10) The UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR), in a report, has said as much as US $314 billion will have to be spent every year to meet annual average losses from just earthquakes, tsunamis, tropical cyclones and river flooding. Critically discuss why it’s imperative for governments to invest in disaster managements and risk reduction strategies and the cost of neglecting these measures.

Topic: Disaster Management

10) The UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR), in a report, has said as much as US $314 billion will have to be spent every year to meet annual average losses from just earthquakes, tsunamis, tropical cyclones and river flooding. Critically discuss why it’s imperative for governments to invest in disaster managements and risk reduction strategies and the cost of neglecting these measures. (200 Words)

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