Land tenure in Asia and the Pacific

FAO

Land tenure in Asia and the Pacific

Disaster risk reduction

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Year of publication 2024

Place of publication Bangkok, Thailand ;

Pages 2 p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Brochure, flyer, fact-sheet

Category Brochure

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Synopsis (short abstract) Natural disasters are increasing in Asia and the Pacific region both in number, severity, the loss and damage incurred, the number of people affected, and the economic cost. There are different types of natural disasters (e.g., cyclone, earthquake, drought) which may be slow- or rapid- onset events. The outcomes also differ. While built-up infrastructure is devastated by tsunamis or earthquakes, drought, landslides and flooding can degrade soil on arable land impacting upon food security. Land tenure security is important in disaster mitigation, preparedness, and then for responses following an event. Strong governance backed up by a pro-poor land administration to support the most vulnerable, is vital in all these areas. Where tenure security is lacking, vulnerability to the effects of disasters increases.

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Language English

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