| Summary: | This book outlines disaster risk reduction (DRR) approaches in Bangladesh, drawing examples and lessons from the national and community-level programs, projects, and relevant experiences of the country.� The content is based on a selection of available documents, a consultative workshop with academicians from different universities undertaking DRR higher education programs, and the editors own knowledge and experience in the field.� Special emphasis is given to analyzing field experiences from academic perspectives, and to highlighting key issues and the policy relevance of disaster risk reduction.� � The book has three parts: Part I provides the outline and basics of DRR, with examples from a global review and from national policies and priorities.� Part II covers seven different hazards in Bangladesh, focusing on both shocks and stresses. Part III provides examples of approaches and issues of DRR practices.� � The primary target groups for this book are students and researchers in the fields of environment, disaster risk reduction, and climate change studies.� The book will provide them with a good idea of the current trend of research in the field and will furnish basic knowledge on this important topic in Bangladesh.� Another target group comprises practitioners and policy makers, who will be able to apply collective knowledge to policy and decision making.
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