Disaster risk (Q493)
Subject, term, tag: Disaster risk
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Disaster risk |
Subject, term, tag: Disaster risk |
Statements
IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026
The likelihood over a specified time period of severe alterations in the normal functioning of a community or a society due to hazardous physical events interacting with vulnerable social conditions, leading to widespread adverse human, material, economic, or environmental effects that require immediate emergency response to satisfy critical human needs and that may require external support for recovery. (English)
IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026