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Risk Communication and Community Resilience
Risk communication is crucial to building community resilience and reducing risk from extreme events. True community resilience involves accurate and timely dissemination of risk information to stakeholders.This book examines the policy and science of risk communication in the digital era.Themes include public awareness of risk and public participation in risk communication and resilience building.The first half of the book focuses on conceptual frameworks, components, and the role of citizens in risk communication.The second half examines the role of risk communication in resilience building and provides an overview of some of its challenges in the era of social media.This book looks at the effectiveness of risk communication in socially and culturally diverse communities in the developed and developing world. The interdisciplinary approach bridges academic research and applied policy action.Contributions from Latin America and Asia provide insight into global risk communication at a time when digital technologies have rapidly transformed conventional communication approaches.This book will be of critical interest to policy makers, academicians, and researchers, and will be a valuable reference source for university courses that focus on emergency management, risk communication, and resilience.
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Corporate Resilience : Risk, Sustainability and Future Crises
The world has gone through profound change since 2019, which has impacted economies, organisations, societies, and ways of working.Now, more than ever, businesses need to be prepared and resilient to large-scale changes.Written by experts, the chapters collected here address various issues such as climate change and the pandemic, suggesting ways in which future crises can be managed successfully and sharing best practice from what we have learned from recent crises. The globally diverse authorship in Corporate Resilience brings together a range of perspectives on corporate resilience and crisis management from varying industries to explore this topic in great depth.Areas studied range from building global resilience through sustainable development and social responsibility, to corporate resilience, environmental investment, internet financial reporting and reporting on human rights. Developments in Corporate Governance and Responsibility offers the latest research on topical issues international experts and has practical relevance to business managers.
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Flood Risk and Community Resilience : An Interdisciplinary Approach
This book details the impact of flooding on our environment, and the ways in which communities, and those that work with them, can act to manage the associated risks. Flooding is an increasingly significant environmental hazard which inflicts major costs to the economies and livelihoods of developed countries.This book explores how local communities can identify, manage, and adapt to the ever-increasing damage flooding causes.Focusing on the future role of local communities, the benefits and challenges of their involvement, and the potential areas of transformation, this book provides insights into the efficacy of interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary working.Alongside research into similar environmental hazards, this book also draws upon the author’s own knowledge of flood risk management in distinctive non-contiguous interdisciplinary settings.The chapters draw together a different and distinctive set of interdisciplinary themes in flood risk management and social resilience.In doing so, it strives to communicate the different ways of thinking that can usefully contribute to flood risk management. This book would be ideal for those researching flood risk management, alongside scholars and non-scholars alike who are interested in finding ways of adapting to environmental hazards working with local communities.
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Stranded Assets and the Environment : Risk, Resilience and Opportunity
Drawing on the work of leading researchers and practitioners from a range of disciplines, including economic geography, economics, economic history, finance, law, and public policy, this edited collection provides a comprehensive assessment of stranded assets and the environment, covering the fundamental issues and debates, including climate change and societal responses to environmental change, as well as its origins and theoretical basis.The volume provides much needed clarity as the discourse on stranded assets gathers further momentum.In addition to drawing on scholarly contributions, there are chapters from practitioners and analysts to provide a range of critical perspectives.While chapters have been written as important standalone contributions, the book is intended to systematically take the reader through the key dimensions of stranded assets as a topic of research inquiry and practice.The work adopts a broad based social science perspective for setting out what stranded assets are, why they are relevant, and how they might inform the decision-making of firms, investors, policymakers, and regulators.The topic of stranded assets is inherently multi-disciplinary, cross-sectoral, and multi-jurisdictional and the volume reflects this diversity. This book will be of great relevance to scholars, practitioners and policymakers with an interest in include economics, business and development studies, climate policy and environmental studies in general.
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Which risk do you prefer: normal risk or deluxe risk?
I prefer normal risk because it allows for a balance between potential reward and potential loss. Deluxe risk may offer higher potential rewards, but it also comes with a higher likelihood of significant loss. Normal risk allows for a more conservative approach to managing potential risks and rewards, which aligns with my preference for stability and security.
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Should I take a second risk and risk a second rejection?
Taking a second risk and risking a second rejection can be a difficult decision. It's important to consider the potential benefits of taking the risk, as well as the potential consequences of facing rejection again. If the potential rewards outweigh the potential negative outcomes, and if you believe that the risk is worth taking, then it may be worth considering taking the second risk. However, it's also important to take into account your emotional well-being and to consider whether you are prepared to handle another rejection. Ultimately, the decision to take a second risk is a personal one and should be carefully considered based on your individual circumstances.
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Would you risk it?
As an AI, I do not have the capacity to take risks or make decisions based on emotions or personal preferences. However, I can provide information and analysis to help individuals make informed decisions about whether or not to take risks based on their own circumstances and risk tolerance. Ultimately, the decision to take a risk depends on the potential benefits, the likelihood of success, and the individual's willingness to accept the potential consequences.
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Is life a risk?
Life inherently involves risk, as we are constantly faced with uncertainty and the potential for negative outcomes. From making decisions about our careers, relationships, and health, to simply crossing the street, we are always exposed to some level of risk. However, it is important to remember that taking risks can also lead to growth, learning, and new opportunities. Ultimately, how we navigate and manage these risks is what shapes our experiences and defines our lives.
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Community Based Disaster Risk Reduction
Communities are at the core of disaster risk reduction (DRR), and community based approaches are getting increasing focus in national DRR plans.In the case of past disasters, communities were always the first responders, and took leading roles in the post disaster recovery.The roles of communities in pre-disaster preparedness are also very important.This is the first comprehensive book available on CBDRR (community based disaster risk reduction) which outlines both research and practice, citing field examples and research results.It provides an overview of the subject and looks at the role of governments, NGOs, academics and corporate sectors in community based disaster risk reduction.It proceeds to examine experiences from Asian and African countries, and concludes by looking ahead to the future perspective of CBDRR.
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Cuckoo Land : The Cuckooing Risk Environment
Drawing on rich qualitative data, this book presents a novel way of understanding the drug market-related harm of ‘cuckooing’, providing a theoretically informed account of this increasingly high-profile area. Applying the framework of the ‘risk environment’, the book examines why people become cuckooed, how it is responded to and how this exploitative practice is socially produced.In doing so, a diverse range of environments and features relevant to cuckooing are analysed, including the role of housing, political economy, drug policy, policing and social exclusion.By interrogating how these constrain and enable the actions of people who are affected, the book develops a critical analysis that recognises the complexity of cuckooing while eschewing superficial explanations of why it occurs.Resisting simplistic solutions, it also considers what an enabling environment capable of reducing the harms of this exploitative practice might look like. Cuckoo Land will be of interest to academic researchers in the fields of criminology, victimology, social work and drugs.It will also be essential reading for policymakers and practitioners working on the issue of cuckooing.
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Flood Risk Governance for More Resilience
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Well-being and Wellness: Psychosocial Risk Management
Well-being and Wellness: Psychosocial Risk Management is a companion to Health and Safety: Risk Management that describes the techniques and background knowledge for preventing injury and ill health in the workplace.The new book instead describes the techniques and background knowledge for preventing impairment of worker well-being and wellness. These techniques differ from those required for the prevention of injury and ill health because of the need to take into account individual differences in susceptibility to psychosocial risk sources, and the fact that psychosocial risk sources can provide opportunities as well as threats.The book is divided into two parts: Part I describes the required background knowledge, including the nature of psychosocial harms to individuals, what can trigger these harms, and what can be done to mitigate these harms, and also deals with the necessary psychological background and the role of individual differences in reactions to psychosocial risk sources.Part II describes an outline psychosocial management system based on the ISO 45001 specification and the guidance in ISO 45002 and ISO 45003.However, the nature of the psychosocial risk sources being dealt with means that the ISO 45001 requirements must be extended in a number of ways, for example, by having threat and opportunity assessment, rather than risk assessment. Written primarily for OH&S professionals who wish to extend the scope of their management system to include well-being and wellness issues, the book is also directly beneficial to human resources (HR) professionals who have the responsibility for managing psychosocial hazards such as bullying and harassment.Additionally, it can be understood and applied by managers in all sectors who want to improve the well-being and wellness of their team, and it will be a relevant reading for students on OH&S, HR, or management courses.
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What does the use and risk of technology have to do with practical philosophy?
The use and risk of technology are closely linked to practical philosophy as they involve ethical considerations and decision-making. Practical philosophy helps us navigate the ethical dilemmas that arise from the use of technology, such as privacy concerns, data security, and the impact on society. It also encourages us to critically evaluate the risks associated with technology and consider how to mitigate them in a way that aligns with our values and principles. Ultimately, practical philosophy can guide us in making informed and responsible choices about the use of technology in our lives.
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What does the quote "The biggest risk is not taking any risk" mean?
The quote "The biggest risk is not taking any risk" means that inaction and playing it safe can be the riskiest choice of all. By avoiding risks and staying within one's comfort zone, one may miss out on opportunities for growth, success, and new experiences. Taking calculated risks and stepping outside of one's comfort zone can lead to personal and professional development, and ultimately, greater rewards.
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Would you take the risk?
It would depend on the specific situation and the potential risks involved. If the potential benefits outweigh the risks and I have thoroughly assessed and mitigated the risks, then I might consider taking the risk. However, if the risks are too high or the potential consequences are severe, I would likely choose not to take the risk. Ultimately, it is important to carefully evaluate the situation and make an informed decision based on the available information.
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What is the trigger risk?
The trigger risk refers to the potential for a specific event or condition to trigger negative consequences for a financial investment or market. This could include events such as interest rate changes, geopolitical instability, or economic downturns. Trigger risks can lead to sudden and significant losses for investors, and they are an important consideration when assessing the potential risks of an investment or portfolio. It is important for investors to carefully evaluate trigger risks and consider strategies to mitigate their impact.
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