The document discusses disaster risk reduction. It defines key terms like disaster, risk, disaster risk reduction, and disaster risk management. Disaster risk reduction aims to reduce the damaging effects of natural or man-made disasters. Disaster risk management refers to activities taken to prevent, limit the effects of, and manage disasters. It involves identifying risks, reducing risks, transferring risks, preparing for and responding to disasters, and facilitating recovery. Effective disaster risk reduction and management requires multi-sectoral cooperation at the community, national, and regional levels.