Preventive management of risks due to natural hazards - Procedures in the alpine countries and in Slovenia

Authors: Blažo ĐUROVIĆ, Matjaž MIKOŠ
Citation: Acta hydrotechnica, vol. 22, no. 36, pp. 17-35, 2004.
Abstract: A harmonious spatial development of the areas endangered by natural hazards demands quality theoretical designs, practical legislation, and adequate realization of risk analysis, assessment, and management procedure. The preventive risk management is nowadays the predominant approach to the consideration of spatial plans, programmes, and policies. The paper is focused on the socio- legal aspect of such approach in Slovenia, and summarizes the situation in the alpine countries. Doing this, the stress is given to an overview of procedures in selected countries.
Keywords: spatial planning, natural hazards, prevention, risk, risk management, the Alps, legal acts
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