European policy makers are already faced with difficult decisions about which investments are needed to face a changing climate but often opt for “hard engineering” options over “softer” investments, such as wetlands to provide natural reservoirs for excess water, coastal vegetation, protection forests, in addition to better preparedness, early warning systems and post-disaster recovery strategies.
Ecosystem approach to disaster risk reduction: Basic concepts and recommendations to governments, with a special focus on Europe
Year: 2013