katastroofihaldust
Katastroofihaldust refers to the field of planning, organizing, and managing resources to minimize the impact of disasters, as well as to prepare for and recover from them. It covers all stages of disaster risk management: mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Practitioners work across government agencies, civil society, the private sector, and communities to reduce hazards, limit exposure, and strengthen resilience.
Core activities include risk assessment (hazard analysis and vulnerability assessment), development of emergency plans, establishment of
Legislation and frameworks such as the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction guide national and local