TRANSDISCIPLINARY APPROACH IN DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT

Along with rapid population growth, irregular and unplanned developments in settlements also increase disaster losses. Reducing disaster risks and preventing disasters will only be possible through successful disaster risk management, which will be implemented with a multidisciplinary approach. Determination of hazards and risks, field trials, preparation of hazard and risk maps, construction of early warning systems for disasters of different origins, determination of prevention techniques often requires engineering works. In addition to branches such as Earth Sciences (Geological Engineering), Meteorological Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering, Geophysical Engineering and Environmental Engineering as well as geography, public administration, anthropology, sociology, psychology etc. in the field of social sciences should be included in the process. The studies show that disaster risk management processes, which lack the social dimension and lack a multidisciplinary approach, cannot be successful. In this context, it is necessary to incorporate specialist teams in different areas that have gained theoretical knowledge and practical skills in advanced level for different disaster types and different stages of disaster management. Recent studies have also shown that interdisciplinary studies are inadequate in some cases; non-governmental organizations and private sector participation must be ensured, and the importance of transdisciplinary approaches in the disaster risk management process is emphasized