Sustainable Strategies for Disaster Risk and Climate Change Adaptation

Dear Colleagues,

Sustainability is the goal of harmonious coexistence between humans and nature, and sustainable development is the path for humanity to achieve sustainability. However, humanity is still confronted with many obstacles at present, which prevent us from smoothly achieving sustainability. These obstacles come from both natural and socio-economic aspects. In natural systems, human beings are threatened by natural disasters. In terms of social and economic aspects, the lack of or improper strategies for responding to the threat of natural disasters will lead to the loss of opportunities to avoid major losses. Research on climate change shows that both average state changes and extreme event changes have caused human society to suffer more and more severe disaster losses. And it is projected that the future disaster risk will be on the rise. Responding to (adapting to) climate change and managing natural disaster risks is a synergistic action that will strongly support adaptation to climate change and prevention of natural disaster risks. Therefore, this Special Issue suggests a significant focus on three important research topics: (1) Quantitatively expressing the incremental results and future trends of climate change and extreme events. (2) Quantitative characterization of disaster loss processes caused by climate change and extreme events and projection of future risks. (3) Measures and actions for reducing climate change risks and managing disaster risks. This Special Issue will further clarify the interrelationship among climate change, disaster risks, and sustainability; explain the mechanism by which climate change aggravates disaster risks; and give a quantitative expression of the degree of harm to the sustainable development of the social economy. And it will provide stop-loss plans for the smooth implementation of sustainable social and economic development.

Dr. Shaohong Wu
Guest Editor

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