Rapid vulnerability assessment in Sri Lanka Jörn Birkmann, Nishara Fernando, Siri Hettige
2007
Detalles de los registros
TítuloRapid vulnerability assessment in Sri Lanka Jörn Birkmann, Nishara Fernando, Siri Hettige Source no. 7
AutoresBirkmann, Jörn
UN University
International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (Programme)
UN University. Institute for Environment and Human Security
UN University
International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (Programme)
UN University. Institute for Environment and Human Security
FechaBonn, Germany : UN University, August 2007
Descripción
85 p. : ill., tables, graphs
Notas
The study aims to define criteria and indicators to estimate and measure vulnerability at the local level to tsunamis in selected municipalities in Sri Lanka, as well as identifying various vulnerabilities, coping capacities and potential intervention tools. Moreover, the study focuses on the advantage and disadvantage of different techniques to measure vulnerability. In this context four different methodologies and data sources were analysed. These included for example remote sensing to estimate the vulnerability of the built environment and a questionnaire-based survey to assess major characteristics of the vulnerability of different social groups.
ISBN / ISSN
9783939923053 (e-ISBN)
9783939923046
9783939923046