Iran country report on natural disaster reduction, submitted to the IDNDR-ESCAP Regional Meeting for Asia, 23-26 February 1999, Bangkok, Thailand
This report describes country’s disaster risks and natural hazards, such as earthquake, drought, tsunami and flood, and presents governmental and institutional structures responsible for disaster management in Iran.
The report discusses major activities and accomplishments in disaster reduction during the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction (IDNDR) including improved institutional and legal framework and public awareness.
The publication outlines current efforts in disaster reduction and sets out priorities and recommendations for future activities. It is a major reporting document on country’s progress and achievements in disaster reduction at the end of IDNDR.