Disaster risk reduction – How did we get here?

Reactive Proactive

Prior to 1990s

civil defense, relief organizations, disaster preparedness for response focus

During 1990s

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IDNDR,

Yokohama strategy: disaster cycle, focus on disaster mitigation, emergence of disasters development links

Since 2000

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ISDR, HFA

: Disaster

risk

reduction – greater emphasis on development approaches, links to climate change -

ROLE OF CIVIL PROTECTION?

Sustainable development HFA- 2005; CC Bali PoA 2007

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Hyogo Framework for Action 2005-2015:

Building the resilience of nations and communities to disasters Three strategic goals

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Integrate disaster risk reduction

into sustainable development policies and planning.

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Develop and strengthen institutions

, mechanisms and capacities to build resilience to hazards. 

Incorporate systematically risk reduction

into emergency preparedness, response and recovery programmes.

Hyogo Framework for Action 2005-2015:

Building the resilience of nations and communities to disasters

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Five priorities for action 1.

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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

(environment, health, construction, etc.) in various sectors

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

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Hyogo Framework for Action 2005-2015:

Building the resilience of nations and communities to disasters

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Follow-up and implementation

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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)

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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:

“National Platforms for DRR”

Government agencies, local authorities, NGOs, CBOs, technical organisations, private sector , media…

Specific guidance, monitoring and technical assistance, programmes

Global coordination:

Global Platform for DRR

USG Humanitarian Affairs Management Oversight Board Inter-Agency Group - JWP ISDR secretariat UN Trust Fund

Governance : UN General Assembly,

ECOSOC (ISDR Support grp)

Supporting mechanisms

ISDR Regional platforms ISDR Thematic platforms

UN Country Teams, Red Cross/ Red Crescent societies

Management, oversight, guidance & support, joint work programme, monitoring/global reporting

WB GFDRR STC