| Series |
OECD reviews of risk management policies
OECD reviews of risk management policies. UNAUTHORIZED
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| Partial contents |
pt. 1. Large-scale floods. Introduction : flood risks in Japan -- Integrated approach to flood risk management -- Risk assessment and communication -- Flood prevention and damage mitigation -- Emergency response -- Recovery -- pt. 2. Earthquakes. Introduction : seismic risks in Japan -- The general policy framework -- Risk assessment and communication -- Disaster prevention -- Emergency preparedness and response -- Post-event issues. |
| Abstract |
Damages to economic assets resulting from natural disasters have soared in the past fifteen years, and climate change models forecast intensified exposure to extreme weather in many OECD countries. This review of risk management policies focuses on Japan because the geography, topography and climate of its national territory subject it to serious natural hazards, especially seismic activity and typhoons. The report looks at Japan's policies in the areas of monitoring, preparing for and responding to floods and earthquakes, seeking out and identifying good practices and areas where improvements could be made. The case studies consider several issues of particular interest to policy makers, such as how to take climate change into account for long term policy planning related to large scale floods, and Japan's unique earthquake insurance scheme for damages whose probability and impact are hard to accurately assess.--Publisher's description. |
| General note | Third volume [produced by] the OECD Futures Project on Risk Management Policies. --P. 3. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 273-274). |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Other forms | Also available online. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Language | Executive summary also in French. |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2009470817 |
| ISBN | 9789264056398 |
| ISBN | 9264056394 |
