Problem
Disaster hazards to island populations
Incidence:
An UNCTAD study of natural disasters (earthquakes, tropical cyclones and floods) mainly between 1977 and 1981 showed that in 11 cases out of 54, over 5% of the population of the island country affected was made homeless. Of these 11 cases, eight were island developing countries. Similarly, damage as a percentage of GNP could be estimated in 38 cases. In nine cases it was over 5% and, of these, eight were island developing countries.
Broader Problems:
Natural disasters Narrower Problems:
Hurricanes Aggravates:
Inadequate early warning of disastersVulnerability of island developing countries and territories Strategies:
Adapting to climate changeReducing impact of natural disastersProtecting against disastersProtecting island populations Subject(s):
Geology → IslandsSocietal Problems → Emergencies
Societal Problems → Hazards
Society → Peoples
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
D: Detailed problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST