Towards a comprehensive understanding of lightning risk management in Colombia: An insight into the current context of disaster risk management

The contents of this paper comprise both a glance at the Colombian current context in disaster risk management and quotations from the most outstanding reports and guidelines recently introduced in the scenario of global risk management, as well as its key role in achieving sustainable development. Then, a discussion is made concerning some aspects that are hindering the processes for improving lightning risk management and creating lightning safety education policies in the country.