| Disasters are an inevitable part of our world, underscoring the vulnerability of our lives and environments to a wide range of hazards. These unpredictable events can cause immense damage, disrupt communities, and lead to profound human suffering. Disaster Risk Reduction is crucial, emphasizing not only management and response but also prevention, mitigation, and preparedness strategies. This approach is vital for effective environmental and sustainable development policies. |
| Delve into the complexities of disaster management on our Environmental Observatory. Explore the impacts of specific disaster events, understand the interconnections between climate change and hazards, and navigate through detailed maps. Connect with key players, review our risk profiles, and the latest World Risk Reports. We encourage everyone to engage with our resources to better understand and contribute to building a resilient future through proactive disaster risk management in Mauritius. | ||
Definitions, as per UNDRR terminology: Disaster risk management is the application of disaster risk reduction policies and strategies to prevent new disaster risk, reduce existing disaster risk and manage residual risk, contributing to the strengthening of resilience and reduction of disaster losses. Disaster risk reduction is aimed at preventing new and reducing existing disaster risk and managing residual risk, all of which contribute to strengthening resilience and therefore to the achievement of sustainable development. Annotation: Disaster risk reduction is the policy objective of disaster risk management, and its goals and objectives are defined in disaster risk reduction strategies and plans. | ||
