Sustainability, which harmoniously combines economics, society and the environment, is an increasingly popular goal around the world. Disaster risk management is an integral part of this approach because of how disasters affect these three elements. In this article, we will discuss the relationship between sustainable development and disaster risk management.

   1. Disasters and economics

  Natural and man-made disasters can have serious effects on the economy. Direct losses, such as damage to infrastructure, real estate or other assets, can lead to significant expenses. In addition, disrupting supply chains and destabilizing markets can cause long-term economic disruption. Therefore, disaster risk management is key to sustainable economic development.

    2. Disasters and society

  Disasters can also have serious social impacts. They can cause loss of human life, displacement, psychological trauma, and exacerbate social inequality. Disaster risk management is therefore essential for sustainable social development, and especially for protecting the most vulnerable in society.

   3. Disasters and the environment

  Disasters can also lead to serious damage to the environment. For example, they can pollute water, soil and air, destroy ecosystems, and contribute to the loss of biodiversity. Disaster risk management is therefore essential for environmental protection and sustainable management of natural resources.

   4. Sustainable disaster risk management

Sustainable disaster risk management means taking measures that not only reduce the risk of disasters, but also contribute to sustainable development. Such activities may include, for example, building community resilience to disasters, promoting sustainable construction practices, land-use planning that takes disaster risk into account, and promoting sustainable economic practices that prevent environmental degradation and reduce disaster risk.

In summary, disaster risk management is key to sustainable development at the economic, social and environmental levels. Recognizing the connection between these areas and integrating disaster risk management into sustainable development strategies can help us meet the challenges of today's world and build more resilient communities.