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World Disasters Report 2014: Culture and Risk

WDR 2014The latest World Disasters Report by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies studies the effect of culture on risk reduction. One cannot assume, as is commonly done, that risks can be dealt with across the world by relying on the same rationale. The report thus looks for ways to improve disaster risk reduction activities by taking local viewpoints into account. Using various case studies, the publication explores the role of religion, community structure and lifestyle.