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This introductory chapter gives a short discussion on the main aims of the book focusing on disaster risk reduction and resilience dimensions in the context of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction. In addition, based on a survey on trends of losses on a global scale, the four priorities for action of the Sendai Framework are being reviewed. Furthermore, this chapter provides an overview of each chapter of the book.
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Yokomatsu, M., Hochrainer-Stigler, S. (2020). Introduction. In: Yokomatsu, M., Hochrainer-Stigler, S. (eds) Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience. Disaster and Risk Research: GADRI Book Series. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-4320-3_1
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