Community-Based Disaster Risk Management in Azerbaijan

This book illustrates the main factors of vulnerability and gives a clear picture about the possible interventions to reduce disaster risks both in schools and communities in Azerbaijan. A new methodology for child centered vulnerability assessments both on school and community levels has been developed. This methodology can be used to assess the level of vulnerability of schools and communities. The book is a newly prepared training manual which will help practitioners conduct trainings for government and community organizations. While the book is focused on a specific region, the suggested approach is generic and can be used elsewhere.

Rovshan Abbasov was born in Imishli, Azerbaijan. He received his PhD In Geography and since 2010 was a Fulbright fellow in the University of California, Davis.  He is a head of the Environmental Research Centre and Department of Geography and Environment, Khazar University.Since 2007 Rovshan Abbasov is a consultant in international organizations, such as UNDP, UNICEF and Worldbank. He served as Disaster Risk Reduction, Climate Changes and Environmental officer of several organizations. He is double recipient of the Fulbright Award for 2007 and 2010.  He has published extensively on topics related to water management, hydrology and environmental management. Since 2007 he was registered as a professional hydrologist by American Institute of Hydrology. He enjoys a family life and is the father of two sons.