Ecosystems, Livelihoods, and Disasters: An Integrated Approach to Disaster Risk Management (Ecosystem Management)

Vulnerability to natural disasters continues to increase, severely compromising the achievement of poverty alleviation goals in many developing countries. A more effective approach is needed to reduce the impacts of these disasters. This publication proposes an approach that integrates ecosystem management, development planning and risk reduction strategies to reduce disaster impacts and improve both livelihoods and biodiversity outcomes.International Union for Conservation of Nature is the author of 'Ecosystems, Livelihoods, and Disasters: An Integrated Approach to Disaster Risk Management (Ecosystem Management)', published 2006 under ISBN 9782831709284 and ISBN 2831709288.