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Prior to 1990s - civil defense, relief organizations, disaster preparedness for response focus

Disaster risk reduction – How did we get here?. Reactive. Prior to 1990s - civil defense, relief organizations, disaster preparedness for response focus. During 1990s – IDNDR, Yokohama strategy: disaster cycle, focus on disaster mitigation, emergence of disasters-development links.

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Prior to 1990s - civil defense, relief organizations, disaster preparedness for response focus

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  1. Disaster risk reduction – How did we get here? Reactive Prior to 1990s - civil defense, relief organizations, disaster preparedness for response focus During 1990s –IDNDR, Yokohama strategy: disaster cycle, focus on disaster mitigation, emergence of disasters-development links Since 2000 – ISDR, HFA: Disaster risk reduction – greater emphasis on development approaches, links to climate change - ROLE OF CIVIL PROTECTION? Proactive Sustainable development HFA- 2005; CC Bali PoA 2007

  2. Hyogo Framework for Action 2005-2015: Building the resilience of nations and communities to disasters • Three strategic goals • Integrate disaster risk reduction into sustainable development policies and planning. • Develop and strengthen institutions, mechanisms and capacities to build resilience to hazards. • Incorporate systematically risk reduction into emergency preparedness, response and recovery programmes.

  3. Hyogo Framework for Action 2005-2015: Building the resilience of nations and communities to disasters • Five priorities for action • Governance: ensure that disaster risk reduction is a national and local priority with strong institutional basis for implementation • Risk identification: identify, assess and monitor disaster risks and enhance early warning • Knowledge: use knowledge, innovation and education to build a culture of safety and resilience at all levels • Reducing the underlying risk factors in various sectors (environment, health, construction, etc.) • Strengthen disaster preparedness for effective response- key role of Civil Protection and Disaster Management Organizations Words Into Action: A Guide for Implementing the Hyogo Framework www.unisdr.org/eng/hfa/docs/Words-into-action/Words-Into-Action.pdf

  4. Hyogo Framework for Action 2005-2015: Building the resilience of nations and communities to disasters • Follow-up and implementation • Multi-sectoral, including civil society, science, private sector • States: Main responsible. Designate national coordination mechanisms (“national platforms”) • Regional: support national; regional cooperation • International organizations, incl. UN system: coherence humanitarian and development • ISDR- as a system and its secretariat: facilitate coordination, develop guidelines & tools; progress indicators, reviews, reporting & gaps analysis; good practice- exchange • Resource mobilization: UN Trust Fund for DRR & mainstream in multi-lateral/bilateral (WB launched GFDRR)

  5. Main elements of the ISDR System in support of the Hyogo Framework for Action Responsible for national strategies and programmes, baselines studies, reporting… Nations and communities: Specific guidance, monitoring and technical assistance, programmes “National Platforms for DRR” Government agencies, local authorities, NGOs, CBOs, technical organisations, private sector , media… Global coordination: Supporting mechanisms Governance: UN General Assembly, ECOSOC (ISDR Support grp) Global Platform for DRR USG Humanitarian Affairs Management Oversight Board Inter-Agency Group - JWP ISDR secretariat UN Trust Fund ISDR Regional platforms ISDR Thematic platforms UN Country Teams, Red Cross/ Red Crescent societies WB GFDRR STC Management, oversight, guidance & support, joint work programme, monitoring/global reporting

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