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disaster risk reduction

dih-ZAS-ter RISK reh-DUK-shun

dɪˈzæstər rɪsk rɪˈdʌkʃən

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disasterriskreduction

Dictionary meaning

systematic approach to identifying, assessing, and reducing disaster risks; encompasses structural measures (flood barriers, earthquake-resistant buildings) and non-structural measures (early warning systems, land-use planning); abbreviated DRR

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