This book examines earthquake risk, disaster governance, and urban resilience through the case of Istanbul, a megacity facing significant seismic threats. This book offers an interdisciplinary analysis of public policy, disaster management, governance, migration, social vulnerability, and technological innovation, providing practical insights for earthquake preparedness and risk reduction in large urban centers.
Organized into four thematic parts, the volume explores the role of public institutions, state responsibilities, multi-actor governance, gender-sensitive disaster policies, and the continuity of public services. It further examines local government initiatives, civil society engagement, public-civil partnerships, migration and displacement scenarios, vulnerable populations, and disaster response planning. The final section highlights innovation, digital technologies, urban mobility forecasting, and startup-driven solutions for earthquake prediction and risk management. By focusing on Istanbul as a model case, this book is an essential resource for researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and students interested in disaster governance, earthquake preparedness, urban resilience, and sustainable cities.
Fahri Özsungur
is currently affiliated with Mersin University, Türkiye, where he serves in the Department of Social Work and Counseling. He graduated from Atatürk University Faculty of Law and earned his Ph.D. degrees from Hacettepe University in Family and Consumer Sciences, and Aksaray University, in Business. He also serves as a Higher Degrees by Research (HDR) Examiner and Ph.D. Examiner for the University of New England.
Mortaza ChaychiSemsari
is currently an independent researcher. He received his Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Public Administration from Tabriz University and his Master's degree from Atatürk University. His master's thesis focused on Central Asian energy policies and energy security. He completed his Ph.D. in Political Science and Public Administration at Istanbul University in 2023.
