Hazard refers to a
dangerous phenomenon, substance, human activity or condition that may cause
loss of life, injury or other health impacts, property damage, loss of
livelihoods and services, social and economic disruption, or environmental
damage. Towns and urban agglomerations are affected by natural disasters. Large
cities and mega-cities concentrate and magnify risk, but smaller cities also
suffer from exposure to multiple risks. Involvement in reconstruction and
rehabilitation efforts in urban and peri-urban areas has become increasingly
significant as emergency shelter to more permanent housing solutions following
a disaster, sustainable neighbourhoods and integrated settlement approaches
including construction materials and technologies, energy efficiency and
ecological aspects, alternative water supply and sanitation systems, solid
waste and environmentally friendly site management in high-risk and poor-income
areas etc.
THE ABC FOR SUSTAINABLE CITIES
UNEP / UN HABITAT / FIDIC / GI-REC
