Description:

The world's population is becoming increasingly urbanised, and many cities are located along coastlines that are prone to climatic hazards. The potential for disaster losses and effects grows as these patterns play out over time. At the same time, as the urban population grows, so does the number of people who are exposed to natural disasters.  This section will broaden understanding about the nature, scale and distribution of urban risks, examining relationships between every day and disaster risks across scales. This section will explore urban vulnerability in relation to natural hazards urban context through a socioecological systems analysis, vulnerability pressures, sustainable planning, and further reflects the need for integrative approaches that are capable of analysing and elucidating the dynamic effects of its interdependencies.