Global Disaster Management

Global Disaster Management offers a comprehensive and practical introduction to one of the most urgent and complex challenges of our time: preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters. Whether natural or human-made, disasters affect lives, economies, and ecosystems across the globe—often disproportionately impacting vulnerable communities.

This textbook presents a well-organized and accessible approach to understanding the full disaster management cycle, from hazard identification and risk assessment to mitigation strategies, emergency preparedness, and long-term recovery. Drawing on international frameworks such as the UN’s disaster risk reduction initiatives, it also examines the critical roles of governments, NGOs, financial institutions, and community stakeholders.

Each chapter combines foundational theory with real-world insights, helping students connect policy to practice. Topics such as vulnerability mapping, climate-linked hazards, early warning systems, and post-disaster reconstruction are covered in depth. The book also gives special attention to emerging issues like complex emergencies, donor coordination, and the role of media and technology in crisis response.

Designed for students, educators, practitioners, and planners, Global Disaster Management encourages proactive thinking, ethical decision-making, and cross-sector collaboration. With discussion prompts, case examples, and up-to-date content, it serves as both an academic resource and a practical guide to building more resilient societies in an increasingly disaster-prone world.