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MANAGING HIMALAYAN DISASTERS

A rare book on discussion of Himalayan disasters, one of the first in India which equally emphasizes on nature centric approaches and novel methods of managing disasters. , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Theme of the proposed book

 

Simplify the complex understanding of causes, mitigation and
management of disaster. A complete reference book. With special focus on
Himalayas and its surroundings.

Focus audience

 

Desk Top reference for Administrators, Policy makers, Academicians and Students.

AIM

Create, generate and play on the new founded interest of the masses,

USP

A complete desk top reference for everyone willing to get a peep into disasters their economic, ethical and management perspective. A QR code directed video discussion on all disasters and their mitigation in the form of a series of discussions,, debate and speeches.

This book has been organised to concisely promote sequential learning of the issues and presents concepts that form the knowledge base for an understanding of our environment. For too long, we have acted without due consideration of the consequences of our actions. It is now time for us to recognise our responsibility towards safeguarding the future health of our own Earth.

CONTENTS

Desk Top reference for Administrators, Policy makers, Academicians and Students

  • From a Natural event to disaster
  • Landslides
  • Avalanches
  • Floods
  • Drought
  • Desertification
  • Forest fires
  • Frost and cold wave
  • Climate change
  • State of Himalayan vulnerability
  • Himalayan  Disasters
  • Warning for Himalayan Disasters
  • Some policy recommendations

Authors

Siddhartha, Earth Scientist, Polymath, (www.ksiddhartha.com)

Dr. S . Mukherjee (Geographer, & Author of 12 books)

Smita Pandey ( Civil Servant )

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