Earthquakes are a great threat to Nepal as most of the country lies in a high-risk seismic zone. Despite this reality, most buildings and infrastructure continue to be built without reference to earthquake-resistant technology, putting millions of lives at risk. Due to a lack of enforcement in best construction practice, Nepal is plagued with haphazard construction that threatens lives and the gains made in development. In order to reduce vulnerability, the UNDP five-year Comprehensive Disaster Risk Management Programme aims to enhance the implementation of a National Building Code (NBC) and to promote Risk Sensitive Land Use Planning (RSLUP) in Nepal, particularly in rapidly urbanizing urban centers like Kathmandu.
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Publisher:
UNDP, GoN
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Type / Script:
Bulletin or Poster
in English
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Keywords:
NATURAL DISASTERS, FLOODS, LANDSLIDES, FIRES, EARTHQUAKES, EARTHQUAKE ZONES, SEISMIC ACTIVITY, GEOLOGICAL FAULTS, EARTHQUAKE-RESISTANT CONSTRUCTION, DISASTER-PRONE AREAS, DISASTER PREVENTION, DISASTER PREPAREDNESS, URBAN HOUSING, URBAN AREAS, BUILDING CODE, HOUSING CONSTRUCTION, BUILDING LEGISLATION, BUILDING STANDARDS, LAND LEGISLATION, LAND-USE CHANGE, URBAN PLANNING
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Thematic Group:
UNDP
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Social and Institutional Developoment
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Thesaurus:
13.02.00
- Disaster Prevention, Preparedness And Relief
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