Disaster, Crisis and Emergency Management in the Middle East and North Africa - Hardcover

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ISBN 10: 3032244358 ISBN 13: 9783032244352

Verlag: Springer, 2026

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This book highlights the urgent need for integrated, multi-sectoral approaches to disaster and crisis management in the MENA region, emphasizing the importance of policy reforms, regional collaboration, and investment in innovative technologies to enhance resilience in one of the world's most hazard-prone areas. The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region faces a complex interplay of hazards, disasters, crises, and risks driven by both natural and human-induced factors. The region is highly vulnerable to earthquakes, droughts, sandstorms, and extreme heat, compounded by the impacts of climate change, which intensify desertification, water scarcity, and coastal flooding. Additionally, rapid urbanization, population growth, and weak infrastructure exacerbate disaster risks, leaving communities increasingly exposed to environmental and socio-political shocks. Beyond natural hazards, the MENA region grapples with recurrent crises stemming from wars, armed conflicts, political instability, terrorism, and large-scale displacement of populations. These crises not only strain national and regional emergency response mechanisms but also create cascading risks, including economic downturns, food insecurity, and public health emergencies. The ongoing conflicts in Syria, Yemen, and Libya, along with regional geopolitical tensions, further complicate disaster preparedness and recovery efforts, hindering long-term resilience. The governance of disaster risk reduction (DRR) in MENA is challenged by fragmented policies, limited cross-border cooperation, and the need for stronger institutional frameworks. While advancements in technology, such as AI-driven early warning systems and remote sensing, offer promising solutions, the region still requires robust policies, community engagement, and sustainable development strategies to mitigate risks effectively. 

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Edris Alam is Professor of Integrated Emergency Management at Rabdan Academy, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, University of Chittagong, Chittagong-4331, Bangladesh. He is an internationally recognized expert in disaster and emergency management and climate change adaptation, with extensive experience working with universities, national governments, non-governmental organizations, and United Nations agencies. He has published over 120 Scopus-indexed articles in leading international journals on disaster risk management and sustainability science. As a lead international consultant for several UN agencies, he has identified strategic gaps in climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction programming. His work promotes cross-sectoral integration of environmental, climate, and disaster risk considerations, alongside active service as a journal editor, reviewer, and grant assessor.

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This book highlights the urgent need for integrated, multi-sectoral approaches to disaster and crisis management in the MENA region, emphasizing the importance of policy reforms, regional collaboration, and investment in innovative technologies to enhance resilience in one of the world's most hazard-prone areas. The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region faces a complex interplay of hazards, disasters, crises, and risks driven by both natural and human-induced factors. The region is highly vulnerable to earthquakes, droughts, sandstorms, and extreme heat, compounded by the impacts of climate change, which intensify desertification, water scarcity, and coastal flooding. Additionally, rapid urbanization, population growth, and weak infrastructure exacerbate disaster risks, leaving communities increasingly exposed to environmental and socio-political shocks. Beyond natural hazards, the MENA region grapples with recurrent crises stemming from wars, armed conflicts, political instability, terrorism, and large-scale displacement of populations. These crises not only strain national and regional emergency response mechanisms but also create cascading risks, including economic downturns, food insecurity, and public health emergencies. The ongoing conflicts in Syria, Yemen, and Libya, along with regional geopolitical tensions, further complicate disaster preparedness and recovery efforts, hindering long-term resilience. The governance of disaster risk reduction (DRR) in MENA is challenged by fragmented policies, limited cross-border cooperation, and the need for stronger institutional frameworks. While advancements in technology, such as AI-driven early warning systems and remote sensing, offer promising solutions, the region still requires robust policies, community engagement, and sustainable development strategies to mitigate risks effectively. 

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Springer
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2026
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 3032244358
• ISBN 13: 9783032244352
• Einband: Gebundene Ausgabe
• Anzahl der Seiten: 545
• Herausgeber: Alam Edris
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