Photo of Beichuan City, China by Flickr user, Treasuresthouhast, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/deed.en
The Global Times of China reports on the challenge of preparing cities for natural hazards. 'In the past, China usually prioritized the scale, spectacle and economic benefits of construction, making it safer is a challenge for city planners,' writes the daily.
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Early warning
Education and school safety
Disaster risk communication
Risk identification and assessment
Urban risk and planning
Governance
Preparedness
Critical infrastructure
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China