Location
SPREP LIBRARY
Publisher
The World Bank
Publication Year:
2005
Publication Place
New York
Physical Description:
46 p. ; 29 m
Call Number
559 BET [EL]
Material Type
Language
English
Record ID:
28668
Legacy PEIN ID:
68615
General Notes
2 copies
Subject Heading(s)
Natural hazards - Adaptation - Oceania
Climate change - Adaptation
Abstract
Pacific Island communities are particularly vulnerable to natural disasters ranging from tropical cyclones, drought, floods, storm surges and tsunamis. Each year, these events result in significant loss of life, the destruction of homes, public infrastructure and livelihoods and the reversal of hard-won economic gains. Recently, deadly tsunami and earthquake events in the Indian Ocean region have focused the attention of the world community, particularly those living in small islands and coastal regions, to the need for greater vigilance in disaster prevention and preparedness. This is all the more important as evidence mounts that climate change will exacerbate the incidence of extreme events and potential disasters.
Location
SPREP LIBRARY
Publisher
The World Bank
Publication Year:
2005
Publication Place
New York
Physical Description:
46 p. ; 29 m
Call Number
559 BET [EL]
Material Type
Language
English
Record ID:
28668
Legacy PEIN ID:
68615
General Notes
2 copies
Record Created: 03-Feb-2006
Record Modified: 22-Feb-2021