Cost benefits through natural disaster mitigation?

Submitted by Chris on Fri, 08/10/2012 - 15:03

Chart shows the cost benefits through mitigation measures on the example of a landslide. It shows that only a certain effort in mitigation measures gain cost benefits. If to less measures are taken, the frequency and the impact of the events are still too high and a better optimum can be found. If too many measures are taken, the cost of mitigation and management will outnumber the gained benefits!

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For 884 million people, drinking water looks like this.

Submitted by Margaux on Fri, 08/10/2012 - 11:28
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A child dies every 15 seconds from poor sanitation and water supply.

1 Billion People lack access to clean water and 2.3 Billion people are without basic sanitation.

Preventable water related diseases kill more than 5 Million People every year.

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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

Submitted by Mickael on Wed, 08/08/2012 - 17:32

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is the independent deposit insurance agency created by Congress in 1933 to maintain stability and public confidence in the nation’s banking system.

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International Monetary Fund

Submitted by Mickael on Wed, 08/08/2012 - 17:12

The organization's stated objectives are to promote international economic cooperation, international trade, employment, and exchange rate stability, including by making financial resources available to member countries to meet balance of payments needs.

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