Natural Disasters and Climate change in Asia

Publication Date January 1, 2012
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Countries : Malaysia,
Disaster Management Theme -
Disaster Type
Document Type Report
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Abstact :
The Southeast Asia Disaster Prevention Research Institute (SEADPRI-UKM) was established in June 2008 at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. The Institute addresses crucial challenges on disaster risk reduction in the Southeast Asian region. The importance of having a research focal point in this region was felt when Malaysia and neighbouring countries grappled with various issues related to science and governance in facing the 26.12.04 tsunami disaster.