Abstract
Disasters occur when the ability of a social system to withstand and cope with the impact of an adverse event such as earthquakes, floods, or terrorism is exceeded. These events frequently lead to significant financial and human losses. Globally, disasters are increasing in terms of severity and impact, driven by human activities, whether through continued anthropogenic climate change or unsustainable development decisions. Beyond climate change adaptation, sustainability efforts can be underpinned by improved disaster risk management and environmental impact assessment. Sustainability of how we develop and where we develop, highlights the nexus between EIA and disaster risk management. However, the two disciplines are often disparate in practice, despite this unifying objective. Opportunities exist for EIA to draw upon disaster risk assessment and management processes and data to enrich the context for assessing development initiatives.
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