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

Helena Molin Valdés, Deputy Director International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UN/ISDR). The Hyogo Framework for Action and ISDR system- and WMO. www.unisdr.org. WMO Congress, 11 may 2007.

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

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  1. Helena Molin Valdés, Deputy DirectorInternational Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UN/ISDR) The Hyogo Framework for Action and ISDR system- and WMO www.unisdr.org WMO Congress, 11 may 2007

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

  3. 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.” • Disaster reduction as part of sustainable development

  4. 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

  5. Hyogo Framework for Action 2005-2015: Building the Resilience of Nations and Communities to Disasters Some progress- national/regional (WMO engagement) • 104 designated HFA Focal Points • 45 National platforms for disaster reduction (national strategic plans or roadmaps, legislation etc) • Regional networks of National Platforms – and regional strategies AUC, CEPREDENAC, CAPRADE, Pacific…. • Ministerial conferences with national orgs (China 2005, India 2007…) • Thematic work on risk assessment (GRIP), early warning, education, media networks..

  6. 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 and regional level – and science committee (DPM & linking to other programmes) • UNESCO: education & science • UNEP: environmental group, country cases • WB: Global Facility for Disaster Reduction & Recovery • UNDP: capacity development programmes, GRIP, and UN coordination at country level • Climate Change: UNFCCC and IPCC- adaptation • PPEW- global survey on EWS, checklists, indicators etc

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

  8. 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

  9. 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

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

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