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Disaster Risk Reduction

It is a proactive approach to minimize vulnerabilities and disaster risks to minimize loss of life,
livelihood and property. Disaster Risk Reduction incorporates aspects of good governance, sustainable
development, risk (natural; human; and climate risks) assessments, knowledge and education, risk
management, vulnerability reduction, disaster preparedness and response – guided by principles of
human rights and security, gender equity and equality, cultural sensitivity and empowering participation.

Disaster Prevention & Mitigation

Disaster Prevention is an outright avoidance of adverse impacts of hazards and related
disasters. It expresses the concept and intention to completely avoid potential adverse impacts through
action taken in advance.

Disaster Mitigation focuses on the lessening or limitation of the adverse impacts of hazards and
related disasters. Mitigation measures encompasses engineering techniques and hazard-resilient

constructions as well as improved environmental policies and public awareness.

These two provides a key strategic actions revolving around:

• Hazards evaluation and mitigation

• Vulnerability analyses

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