| ID | 190715 |
| Title Proper | Naval humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HA/DR) operations in the Indo-Pacific region |
| Other Title Information | need for fresh thinking |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Upadhyaya, Shishir |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Natural disasters are increasing globally. Geographically, the Indo-Pacific region is the world’s most vulnerable region and navies here have been called upon frequently to provide humanitarian assistance. Thus, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HA/DR) missions have emerged as a key role for the regional navies. However, recent studies in disaster management indicate that disaster risk mitigation needs a greater focus on development issues and preparedness than post-disaster humanitarian response. This paper posits that navies too must expand their focus beyond HA/DR to contribute to other aspects of disaster management and promote collaboration with other stakeholders which could help overall to mitigate risks from natural disasters. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of The Indian Ocean Region Vol. 18, No.3; Nov 2022: p. 282-294 |
| Journal Source | Journal of The Indian Ocean Region Vol: 18 No 3 |
| Key Words | Disaster Management ; Natural Disasters ; Indo-Pacific ; HADR |