Glossary

Examines the effectiveness of community engagement in building resilience.

Addresses how well the critical infrastructure systems within the city or around the building/facility will cope with the natural and man-made hazards/shocks they might experience, and how adaptive measures and contingencies have been developed to manage the risks.

Addresses the effectiveness and completeness of disaster preparations by the city or building owner/manager, in conjunction with those of the city and other agencies.

Formal documents that outline the criteria, methods, and requirements for achieving and demonstrating resilience.

Comprehensive guidelines to help cities build resilience against disasters and climate risks, offering practical checkpoints for local governments to assess and improve disaster risk reduction and urban resilience.