Also witnessed has been an increase in the frequency and magnitude of natural disasters, as climate change, environmental degradation, rapid urbanization and unsustainable development practices have made civilians more vulnerable to the destructive effects of the disasters.
世界上自然灾害的频率和严重程度也有所增长，气候变化、环境退化、迅速城市化和不可持续的发展实践使平民更易受灾害的破坏影响。