Purpose–The aim of this research is to identify the factors responsible for the inability of
authorities in rapidly growing megacities in developing countries to integrate disaster risk …

Nigeria is a disaster-prone country where the frequency and intensity of both natural and
human induced disasters have increased significantly in recent years. This is because …

Disasters, whether natural or man-made, remain a major challenge to achieving global
sustainability. Findings show that Nigeria is prone to disasters such as destructive storms …

This paper examined the concept of disaster and its management in the light of sustainable
development with particular reference to Nigeria. It enumerated the different human and …

Vulnerability which is a factor of concern within the context of disaster risk reduction is
considered in this study. The widespread flooding which impacts massively on urban …

Floods lead to tremendous losses of property, infrastructure, business and increased risk of
diseases. Floods are also the most frequent natural disasters, affecting over 2.8 billion …

This systematic study of disaster risk and disaster management efforts in Brunei Darussalam
uncovers the reasons why floods and landslides in particular continue to inflict significant …

The promulgation of the South African Disaster Management Act No. 57 of 2002 and the
National Disaster Management Policy Framework of 2005 placed South Africa at the …

Human suffering has multiplied in recent years due to increased frequency and intensity of
natural hazards, which are expected to rise in the coming years due to climate change …

Rainstorm disaster is one of the challenges facing a growing number of settlements in
Nigeria. Either in rural or urban centres, this environmental catastrophe, has become a …