Factors That Underlie Disasters

Question 1

can increase disaster risk in a variety of ways – by altering the frequency and intensity of hazards
events, affecting vulnerability to hazards, and changing exposure patterns.

Answer 1

climate change

Question 2

For instance, deforestation of slopes often leads to an increase in
landslide hazard and removal of mangroves can increase the damage caused by storm surges

Answer 2

environmental degregation

Question 3

It results in an increased polarization between the rich and poor on a global
scale.

Answer 3

Globalized Economic Development

Question 4

Impoverished people are more likely to live in hazard exposed areas and are less able to invest
in risk-reducing measures.

Answer 4

Poverty and Inequality

Question 5

A new wave of urbanization is unfolding in hazard-exposed
countries and with it, new opportunities for resilient investment emerge.

Answer 5

Poorly planned and Managed Urban Development

Question 6

are investment environments in which public sector actors are unable or
unwilling to assume their roles and responsibilities in protecting rights, providing basic services and public services.

Answer 6

Weak Governance