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Protection and Disaster Risk Reduction

Session 6.1: Integrating Protection into Disaster Risk Reduction. Protection and Disaster Risk Reduction. (Place) – (Date). Overview. Protection throughout the disaster phases Components of disaster preparedness Assessing the context and challenges

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Protection and Disaster Risk Reduction

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  1. Session 6.1: Integrating Protection into Disaster Risk Reduction Protection and Disaster Risk Reduction (Place) – (Date)

  2. Overview • Protection throughout the disaster phases • Components of disaster preparedness • Assessing the context and challenges • National frameworks and local coordination

  3. Disaster Phases • Disaster preparedness • Disaster response • Situations of prolonged displacement and/or relocation • Early recovery/reconstruction

  4. Disaster Risk Reduction • Reducing disaster risks through systematic efforts to analyze and manage the causal factors of disasters • Hyogo Framework for Action • International Strategy for Disaster Reduction

  5.  Preparedness components • Public awareness of hazards • Communication of early warnings • Emergency plans at community level  • Mapping of hazards, vulnerabilities

  6. From response to hazard risk management • Starting with the community  • Adopting a whole-of-government approach • Developing National Action Plans • From external intervention to national capacity building • Training programmes • Transfer of knowledge and skills Shifting focus

  7. Human Rights and Disaster Preparedness

  8. Assessing the Local Context • Frequency and trends of disasters • Disaster types • Magnitude • Vulnerabilities • Resources

  9. Remote locations • Cultural and linguistic diversity • Damaged infrastructure • Lack of baseline data • Response capacity overwhelmed • Poor linkages between government structures • Influx of international assistance Potential Challenges

  10. Climate change - increase in extreme weather events •  Uncontrolled urban development • Growing environmental degradation • Loss of traditional adaptation practices Increased Vulnerability

  11. Disaster response: National laws and policies • National Level Frameworks: • Relevant Laws  • Relevant Policies • Disaster Risk Reduction and Response Plans  • Coordination with Regional and Local Actors

  12. Disaster response: National to local coordination • National         Province/Region          Local •  Regular and emergency organization •  Emergency response plans •  Supplies reserve & delivery system •  Disaster mitigation •  Education and awareness programmes 

  13. Questions and Feedback Thank you!

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