This document is a compilation by the UNCRD of reports/outcomes from the International Symposium 2008 of Earthquake Safe Housing. The Housing Earthquake Safety Initiative (HESI) aims to improve structural safety of houses and currently is working on activities for policy recommendation and capacity development.
The impact of earthquake on livelihood of people can be reduced by measures such as adherence to earthquake resistant building design and construction standards, proper planning, education and trainings. However, the risk is ever increasing as urbanisation in developing countries is adding extra pressure on building construction.