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Helena Molin Valdés International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UN/ISDR)

Helena Molin Valdés International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UN/ISDR). The Hyogo Framework for Action and ISDR system- some progress. www.unisdr.org. European National Platforms, Strasbourg, 7 May 2007.

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Helena Molin Valdés International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UN/ISDR)

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  1. Helena Molin ValdésInternational Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UN/ISDR) The Hyogo Framework for Action and ISDR system- some progress www.unisdr.org European National Platforms, Strasbourg, 7 May 2007

  2. Increase in Disasters by Type (1900-2005)Blue line is hydro-meteorological: storms, floods, droughts, extreme temperatures, etc Source of data: EM-DAT: The OFDA/CRED International Disaster Database

  3. 360 340 320 CO2 concentration (ppm) 300 280 260 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 Global carbon dioxide concentration increase since pre-industrial times: From 280 to 379 parts per million today Source: IPCC Fourth Assessment Report on Science Basis, Summary for Policy Makers, 2007.

  4. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change IPCC: group of 2500+ scientists review scientific literature of last 6 years 4th Assessment Report: observed changes & models of future scenarios (by impact level & likelihood, by region) Summary for Policy Makers available at www.ipcc.ch on science on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation on mitigation (reducing greenhouse gases) available 6 May

  5. As a result of fossil fuel use and land-use change global atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases have increased markedly since 1750; warming of the climate system isunequivocal. The hardest hit by climate change will be: Artic Sub Saharan Africa Small islands developing states Asian megadeltas, Coastal zones, water resources and human health. The poorest: geographically vulnerable and have the least means to adapt. IPCC confirmed:

  6. IPCC projections related to possible future disasters- Who will be most affected? • Temperature rise increases heat waves: children and the elderly specially affected. • Decreased precipitation leads to more severe and frequent droughts: most affected are poorest who depend on agriculture, especially in Africa. • Increased precipitation will trigger floods and mudslides: populations and their assets. • Warmer oceans will mean more intense cyclones (typhoons and hurricanes): affecting lives and livelihoods. Our planet is warming, we must adapt

  7. Disaster risk reduction - practical actions to reduce vulnerability to natural hazards • Develop culture of prevention and resilience • Build institutions (policies, legislation, plans...) • Identify risks (hazard & vulnerability assessments, mapping...) and avoid high risk zones • Build hazard-resistant structures • Protect and develop hazard buffers (forests, reefs, mangroves..) • Improve early warning, preparedness, response • In other words, implement the Hyogo Framework for Action

  8. Hyogo Framework for Action 2005-2015: Building the Resilience of Nations and Communities to Disasters • Agreed at the World Conference on Disaster Reduction, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan, 18 – 22 January, 2005 • Voluntary, negotiated and “resolved” by 168 countries • A framework of expectations – outcome, strategic goals, priorities for action, responsibilities • Outcome over 10 years: “The substantial reduction of disaster losses, in lives and in the social, economic and environmental assets of communities and countries.”

  9. Hyogo Framework for Action 2005-2015: Building the Resilience of Nations and Communities to Disasters Strategic goals • Disaster reduction as part of sustainable development • Strengthen institutions (especially in communities) to build resilience • Build risk reduction into emergency management and recovery

  10. Hyogo Framework for Action 2005-2015: Building the Resilience of Nations and Communities to Disasters Priorities for action Disaster risk reduction as a priority with strong institutional basis for action Identify, assess and monitor disaster risks and enhance early warning Knowledge, innovation, education for culture of safety and resilience Reduce the underlying risk factors Strengthen disaster preparedness for effective response

  11. Hyogo Framework for Action 2005-2015: Building the Resilience of Nations and Communities to Disasters Progress- national/regional • 104 designated HFA Focal Points • 45 National platforms • Africa regional network of National Platforms (meet every six months- focus on specific issues: Education, PRSPs, risk assessment and progress reporting…. • MENA: new developments • Asia: Ministerial conferences with national orgs (China 2005, India 2007…) • LAC: OAS leading regional network with regional orgs and national orgs

  12. Hyogo Framework for Action 2005-2015: Building the Resilience of Nations and Communities to Disasters Progress - international • WB Global Facility for Disaster Reduction & Recovery partnership ISDR for HFA • Strengthened ISDR Trust Fund for DRR- review • Donor policies changing - OECD • UN SG increased commitment- disaster risk reduction and climate change PRIORITY • UNDG asked to get involved – RC training • DMTP evolved into CADRI- ISDR-UNDP-OCHA • Agencies/Orgs increasing commitment at Governing bodies level

  13. Hyogo Framework for Action 2005-2015: Building the Resilience of Nations and Communities to Disasters Progress – international UN system • WMO: disaster prevention and mitigation programme, national surveys and seeking participation in national platforms • UNDP: working closer with ISDR- CADRI, global report, national programmes • UNESCO: education & science • UNEP: environmental group, country cases • Climate Change: UNFCCC and IPCC- adaptation • Indian Ocean Consortium- ISDR coordinated. • PPEW- EWS etc

  14. Hyogo Framework for Action 2005-2015: Building the Resilience of Nations and Communities to Disasters Progress – international networks • NGO network. IFRC: preparing for an Alliance for Community DRR • Academic network (CADRI and ISDR/WB supported) • Global Alliance for DR (professionals) and Int Disaster Reduction Conference (IDRC- Davos & regions) • Media network • Gender and Disaster Network • Emerging: Parliamentarians • Emerging: Urban and Megacities forum

  15. The strengthened ISDR system • ISDR system strengthened to support the implementation of the HFA • Same mandate (GA) and management (USG HA) • Same multi-stakeholder mechanism, but with wider membership, especially of governments • More systematic approaches to formulation of issues, programming of joint work, and reporting on progress • Bodies: Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction, Programme Advisory Committee, Management Oversight Board

  16. UN General Assembly ISDR mechanisms Starting point USG Humanitarian Affairs ISDR Support Grp The Inter-Agency Task Force on Disaster Reduction (IATF/DR) ISDR secretariat National platforms National platforms National platforms

  17. UN General Assembly The strengthened ISDR system USG Humanitarian Affairs Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction: forum for debating issues and guiding ISDR system Management Oversight Board ISDR secretariat Programme Advisory Committee (PAC) ISDR Support Grp Regional platforms National platforms Thematic platforms

  18. UN General Assembly ISDR regional and national inputs USG Hum Affairs Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction Management Oversight Board ISDR secretariat Scientific and Technical Committee Programme Advisory Committee (PAC) ISDR Support Grp Expert panel/s addressing issues Thematic platforms Regional platform National platforms

  19. Regional platforms- regional networks of National Platforms Main issues to be addressed • Who • What • How • Horizontal cooperation within Europe and in-between Europe and developing countries • Participation in ISDR system- anchor with Global Platforms

  20. Hyogo Framework for Action 2005-2015: Building the Resilience of Nations and Communities to Disasters Scientific and technical inputs • The risks we face • The tools and practices to manage risks • The capacities of supporting institutions • Evidence base for policy and investment • The science-policy linking mechanisms

  21. Global Platform for Disasters Risk Reduction 5-7 June 2007 Geneva

  22. Global Platform Purpose • Main forum on Hyogo Framework for Action implementation follow-up: • share experience, learn • Raise DRR to another level: • Increase awareness of high-level authorities, national & international, on the urgency to reduce risk to natural hazards • Ensure commitment at higher level & support by various stakholders to HFA implementation

  23. Global Platform Purpose • Guide the ISDR system to support national implementation of HFA: • Monitor & assess progress, provide guidance & recommendations on HFA priority areas • Identify emerging issues: urban risks and climate change • Enhance cooperation and concerted action (joint workplanning)

  24. Global Platform Mandate • Same mandate as Inter-Agency Task Force for Disaster Reduction • It is now open for membership to all Member States • The results and recommendations will be reported to the General Assembly

  25. Focus on HFA priority action 1: Ensure that DRR becomes a national and local priority with a strong institutional basis The Hyogo Framework as a key strategy for adaptation to climate change The growing risks in mega-cities and urban areas Making the economic, social and political case for disaster risk reduction Global Platform Themes

  26. Good practices, lessons learnt and guidance National mechanisms for disaster risk reduction, exchange of experience amongst countries & organizations on different options Integrating disaster risk reduction into sectoral agendas, with a focus on education, health, environment and disaster management Global Platform Themes

  27. High level panel to increase policy makers’ awareness & commitment (1st day) Plenary meeting to monitor progress, identify gaps and develop guidance for ISDR system partners (1st & 3rd days) Workshops and poster sessions, to exchange experience and lessons to be learnt in specific priority areas (2nd day) Parallel meetings and side events (all 3 days, plus day before and after) Global Platform Structure

  28. ISDR system levels of action (“platforms”)Define priorities: Strategic information National implementation National frameworks, multi-stakeholders, and multi disciplinary with Support from UN country team – when appropriate Regional Based on existing regional and sub-regional strategies and mechanisms ISDR programme coordinated internationaland regional efforts to support national and local capacities Thematic Building on existing networks, clusters, programmes and other mechanisms Global Annual sessions Subsidiary Programme Advisory/Committee

  29. DRR is an investment, not a cost,DRR is everyone’s business…now

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