RISK21 - Coping with Risks due to Natural Hazards in the ...
Ammann, Walter J. / Dannenmann, Stefanie / Vulliet, Laurent
Over the last two decades, there has been an increase in the number of natural hazards which have culminated in catastrophic consequences, severely impacting on people and livelihoods. In response to this escalation, the Swiss Natural Hazards Competence Centre (CENAT) organized a workshop entitled "RISK21" at the Centro Stefano Franscini, Monte VeritA, Ascona, Switzerland from 28 November to 3 December, 2004. More than 50 risk experts from nin...