Worldwide, the frequency, scale and cost of natural and human-
made disasters - ranging from floods and fires to industrial
accidents - is on the rise. What’s more, developing countries
and, particularly, the urban poor are bearing the brunt of these
calamities. In the new “urban millennium”, natural and
technological disasters are likely to have their greatest impact
in cities where half of humanity is expected to reside. The UN-
HABITAT report Enhancing Urban Safety and Security: Global
Report on Human Settlements 2007 shows how unchecked rapid urban
growth creates and exacerbates disaster risk. Tag This Document