Wisner, BenWalker, Peter2019-09-252019-09-252009-06-2620079782825415160http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12424/173459"We would like to propose the following twelve ‘big questions’ as a filter and run the events, statements and outcomes of the World Conference on Disaster Reduction (Kobe, Japan, 18-22 January 2005) through them" (p. 336): Governance and respect for people's rights; Globalisation and disasters; War and disasters; Climate change; Urbanisation; Local initiatives and innovations; Meaningful and effective local participation; Knowledge and communication; Merging risk reduction and development; Global alliances of disaster concerned and disaster affected people; Women's crucial role in disaster reduction; Full national accountability and transparency.Pages: 336-339engWith permission of the license/copyright holderresponsibility ethicsleadershipdisaster controlsustainable developmentenvironmental protectionPolitical ethicsEnvironmental ethicsGovernance and ethicsBook chapter