This powerpoint presentation begins by providing a brief overview of water disaster management, and historical trends of geophysical and weather related disasters in
Canada (1900-2005). Information is presented on failure of water resources
infrastructure, along with a case study of the Walkerton E. coli outbreak. Topics presented include: multi-criteria analysis; indices of vulnerability and human
security; quantification of vulnerability; indicators for risk management; long term indices; impacts of climate change; planning to optimize
security; risk management approach; adaptation strategy; and, knowledge gaps and future
research needs. Includes table, figures.
| Edition : | Vol. - No. |
| File Size : | 1
file
, 1.5 MB |
| Note : | This product is unavailable in Ukraine, Russia, Belarus |
| Number of Pages : | 34 |
| Published : | 11/01/2009 |
