The necessity of building a resilient capacity against disasters, which deeply affect societies, the environment, and the economy with their increasing frequency and unpredictability in today's world, constitutes the fundamental starting point of this study. Prepared by expert academics within the ITU Disaster Management Institute in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of Istanbul Technical University, the work addresses comprehensive mitigation strategies for all natural, human, and technology-induced disaster risks with technical depth. Bringing together scientific approaches aimed at minimizing social vulnerability and fragility, the book serves as a qualified reference guide that leads both the academic literature and disaster management professionals with risk management principles and strategic planning essentials.