Disaster Risk Reduction
Disaster risk reduction (DRR) is a systematic approach to identifying, assessing, and reducing risks posed by natural hazards. It recognizes that disaster impact results from the interaction of hazard magnitude and human vulnerability, so reducing either can decrease risk.
Real World
Bangladesh's Cyclone Preparedness Programme trained over 76,000 volunteers and built 4,000 concrete shelters, reducing cyclone deaths from 300,000 in 1970 to under 200 in Cyclone Bulbul (2019) despite similar storm intensity.
Exam Focus
Reference the Sendai Framework (2015–2030) by name when discussing international DRR — it demonstrates up-to-date knowledge.
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