Describes how the Society for National Integration through Rural Development in India involves the local communities when developing disaster mitigation measures. Shows how participation of the community in resource identification, capabilities, coping mechanisms and vulnerability assessment will be more effective in the planning of a sensible and practical system, more suitable for the needs of the community. Covers contingency planning, community preparedness, task forces (comprising active youths in the ratio of one youth for ten families) and response mechanisms.

Purpose -In the context of the Indian subcontinent, aims to examine the suitability of using microfinance for natural disaster risk reduction at the household and community level, and also of delivering it in the wake of a natural disaster. Design/methodology/approach -Explains microfinance strategies comprising: diversifying income source; designing new loan products; risk management; sustainability of microfinance institutions post-disaster; liquidity management post-disaster, etc. Findings -States that microfinance should be recognized as one of a series of measures within a disaster risk management strategy. Along with eco-friendly farming it can help overcome poverty in developing countries. Originality/value -Probably the first real attempt to explore the importance of microfinance interventions in natural disasters both at the personal level and generally.

PurposeThis paper seeks to show how microfinance has contributed to poverty reduction and strengthening the risk management capacity of the poor.Design/methodology/approachConsiders disaster preparedness of micro finance institutions (MFIs) especially in natural disasters, economic crisis and civil conflicts.FindingsFinds that it is essential for MFIs to prepare a strategy for maintaining liquidity in a disaster situation, especially keeping disaster loan funds (DLFs) in reserve to help affected households.Originality/valueSees disaster management as a dynamic process that could ideally be developed during normal times and tested in actual disasters but it requires careful planning and commitment on the part of all stakeholders

PurposeThe purpose of the paper is to analyze the different modes of species dispersal and the various types of alien species dispersed in the Indian peninsular region and its impact on the eco system and livelihoods.Design/methodology/approachThe paper portrays the various identified alien species, the scale of invasion thereby resulting in biological disaster caused by mankind.FindingsThe paper lists the invasive alien species (IAS) are those that are transmitted from their own ecological niche and to a new niche due to human influence, which causes the biodiversity disaster. International boundaries are indeed porous to the intentional and unintentional movement of species from various eco systems in the country.Originality/valueIt is felt that few initiatives are being taken by International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and governance of eco system from IAS is a necessity. Sustainable eco system governance (SESG) from invasive alien species should be emphasized to avoid biodiversity disasters that will have an impact on food security and nutrition of human beings.

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