Development actions and the rising incidence of disasters
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TextSeries: ; Evaluation brief 4Publication details: Washington, D.C. The World Bank 2007Subject(s): Summary: This evaluation brief brings attention to World Bank investments at tisk. It alerts task managers to increases in the number and severity of flood and windstorm disasters resulting from environmental degradation, population pressure in coastal areas and mega-cities, and the possible effects of climate change. In particular, the report analyzes the potential risks to investments in roads, ports, storm sewers, and embarkments on the one hand, and highlights actions undertaken to preserve and restore wetlands and forests on the other. Finally the report develops a set of findings to be taken into account when preparing projects in countries likely to be affected by these types of disasters.
This evaluation brief brings attention to World Bank investments at tisk. It alerts task managers to increases in the number and severity of flood and windstorm disasters resulting from environmental degradation, population pressure in coastal areas and mega-cities, and the possible effects of climate change. In particular, the report analyzes the potential risks to investments in roads, ports, storm sewers, and embarkments on the one hand, and highlights actions undertaken to preserve and restore wetlands and forests on the other. Finally the report develops a set of findings to be taken into account when preparing projects in countries likely to be affected by these types of disasters.
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