The International Journal of Disaster Management (IJDM) is addressing the results of applied research to advance the knowledge in minimizing the potential impact of threats or warnings caused by natural or man-made disasters in a way to reduce the exposure of human activities to risks. IJDM is a journal for researchers, practitioners and policy makers from various disciplines to publish the knowledge advancement on the dynamic relationship between human and disaster, local indigenous knowledge as well as the strategies and technology applied in different elements of the disaster management cycle, including in the response, recovery, reconstruction, prevention, mitigation, and preparedness. The journal scope covers a multi-disciplinary approach in the following key topics: Lessons learned on disaster management from past disasters Technology application for disaster response, reconstruction, and mitigation Management of early response, reconstruction, and recovery Disaster education and strategy to increase awareness and preparedness Post-disaster recovery process and strategies Governance in disaster management Early-warning system, technology, and strategies Knowledge Management for Disaster Risk Reduction GIS and Remote Sensing for Disaster Management Community-Based Disaster Management Climate Risk Management Environmental Aspect in Disaster Natural Hazards coupled with Technological Failures Children Protection and Participation in Disaster Management Local and Indigenous Knowledge for Disaster Risk Reduction Numerical Analysis for Disaster Management Supports