The risk concept and its application in natural hazard risk management in Switzerland
Over the last ten years, a risk-based approach to manage natural hazards – termed the risk concept – has been introduced to the management of natural hazards in Switzerland. Large natural hazard events, new political initiatives and limited financial resources have led to the development and introdu...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2009-05-01
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| Series: | Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences |
| Online Access: | http://www.nat-hazards-earth-syst-sci.net/9/801/2009/nhess-9-801-2009.pdf |