Natural Disasters And The Environment Along The U.S.-Mexico Border
Author: Environmental Advisors Across Borders
Date Published: 2008
Report that discusses how U.S. and Mexican officials can improve their cooperation in coping with floods and other natural disasters and their effect on the environment along the border. The U.S.-Mexico border region provides a compelling example of vulnerable populations often not prepared for natural disasters. Unlike the situation in many emergencies, residents with different cultures, backgrounds and languages must attempt to coordinate their responses across the border, often through informal channels. This document offers several recommendations including: supporting local initiatives to implement appropriate zoning codes, build capacity for transboundary cooperative, integrate existing emergency management systems, and expand current domestic and international agreements to manage natural disasters.
Date Published: 2008
Report that discusses how U.S. and Mexican officials can improve their cooperation in coping with floods and other natural disasters and their effect on the environment along the border. The U.S.-Mexico border region provides a compelling example of vulnerable populations often not prepared for natural disasters. Unlike the situation in many emergencies, residents with different cultures, backgrounds and languages must attempt to coordinate their responses across the border, often through informal channels. This document offers several recommendations including: supporting local initiatives to implement appropriate zoning codes, build capacity for transboundary cooperative, integrate existing emergency management systems, and expand current domestic and international agreements to manage natural disasters.
