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UN Hyogo Framework for Action Financial & Private Sector Disaster Resilience Global Summit

Keynote Response – Science Professor Gordon McBean President, International Council for Science (2014-2017). UN Hyogo Framework for Action Financial & Private Sector Disaster Resilience Global Summit Hosted by the International Insurance Society, Sponsored and arranged by Willis Group

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UN Hyogo Framework for Action Financial & Private Sector Disaster Resilience Global Summit

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  1. Keynote Response – Science Professor Gordon McBean President, International Council for Science (2014-2017) UN Hyogo Framework for Action Financial & Private Sector Disaster Resilience Global Summit Hosted by the International Insurance Society, Sponsored and arranged by Willis Group June 25th 2014 Park Plaza, Westminster Bridge, London

  2. Number of “Natural” Catastrophes 1980-2012 “No climate-change deniers to be found in the reinsurance business” E. Reguly, The Globe and Mail Nov. 28 2013 Climatological Hydrological Meteorological Geophysical Munich Re – Topics Geo

  3. Hyogo Framework for Action • Identify, assess and monitor disaster risks and enhance early warning. • Use knowledge, innovation and education to build a culture of safety and resilience at all levels. • Reduce risks - strengthen disaster preparedness Drivers of Risk Impacts Risks Hazards Losses Poverty • Need to mobilize scientific excellence – • across all disciplines and around the globe • plan, coordinate, support and sustain

  4. International Council for Science • established 1931 –non-governmental organisation with a global membership of national scientific bodies (representing 140 countries) and 31 International Scientific Unions –including social sciences. Mission - to strengthen international science for the benefit of society. – all societies Vision - a world where science is used for the benefit of all, excellence in science is valued and scientific knowledge is effectively linked to policy making. • Key priorities and associated activities: • International Research Collaboration • Science for Policy • Universality of Science

  5. International Research Collaboration - examples IOC • Climate • Disasters Objectives: 1. … hazards, vulnerability and risk 2. Effective decision making … 3. Reducing risk and curbing losses … • Urban Health and Wellbeing UNU IAMP

  6. Science-Policy Interactions - examples IPCC UNFCCC Global Science Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services IPBES CBD Global Science Disaster assessment 3WCDRR – HFA2 Global Science

  7. Disaster Science, Data & Applications Disaster assessment 3WCDRR – HFA2 Global Science • Insurance Sciences Forum • Resilience Modelling and Mapping Forum Connecting the Science and Insurance Sectors Co-delivery Thank you for your attention Co-production Co-design

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