4-Environmental Risk Assessment and Mitigation Analysis - Policy Approach to Natural Disaster Reduction.

Abstract

Combating natural disasters continues to absorb the efforts of people engaged•in different branches of science and engineering in various institutions, both at national and international level. Policies need to be framed for disaster reduction through integrated approach. Emphasis of 'reduction' should be considered primarily on prevention' and then on `impact minimisation' through preparedness of rescue, relief and rehabilitation.