This study presents an analysis of integrated disaster risk management (IDRM) through an examination of key international literature. The research explores IDRM as a socio-cultural process that has evolved over time, with a focus on identifying conceptual elements and ideas that can enhance its implementation on a national and international level. Using a literature review strategy based on the PRISMA approach and qualitative content analysis, the study reviews the history of IDRM concept, highlights experiences in China, Japan, and Mexico, discusses current challenges to its implementation, and proposes areas for future research. The findings reveal a lack of a comprehensive approach to IDRM, which is currently characterized by a fragmented collection of ideas and experiences. To address this gap, the study proposes a multidimensional approach to IDRM that encompasses different levels of integration, ranging from internal domains of disaster risk reduction and management to external societal processes such as sustainable development and climate change. The study proposes four dimensions of integration: sectoral, spatial/hierarchical, temporal, and cross-cutting, which include 29 indicators or ‘proto-indicators’ to guide the analysis and implementation of IDRM in specific contexts. The study’s conclusions suggest that a more comprehensive approach to IDRM is needed to effectively manage disaster risk and promote sustainable development.

Vicente Sandoval
Disaster Research Unit, Freie Universität Berlin

 
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