Programme for the High-level Meeting on National Drought Policy Dr. Donald A. Wilhite, Director and Professor School of Natural Resources University of Nebraska-Lincoln U.S.A.
Dec 17, 2015
Programme for the High-level Meeting on
National Drought Policy
Dr. Donald A. Wilhite, Director and Professor
School of Natural Resources
University of Nebraska-Lincoln U.S.A.
Breaking the Hydro-illogical Cycle:An Institutional Challenge for Drought Management
Crisis Management
If you do what you’ve always
done, you’ll get what
you’ve always got.
The Cycle of Disaster Management
proactive
reactive
Crisis management treats the symptoms, not the causes.
Risk management increases coping capacity, builds resilience.
Types of Drought Policy Responses
Post-impact government interventions—relief measures (emergency assistance)
Pre-impact government programs—mitigation measures to reduce vulnerability and impacts, including insurance programsAre insurance programs financially viable and do they
promote risk-based management?
Preparedness plans and policies, organizational frameworks and operational arrangements
HMNDP Program OverviewWelcoming session (half day): Senior UN and
country officialsScientific sessions (3 days), including
8 scientific plenary sessions10 scientific parallel (or breakout) sessions on specific
application areas2 roundtable discussionsfinal session to summarize the results of the parallel or
breakout sessions and review the HMNDP DeclarationHigh-level segment (1.5 days): Heads of Agencies
and government officials to consider and approve a Conference Declaration
HMNDP Science Program Overview
Drought Monitoring, Early Warning, and Information SystemsDrought Prediction
Vulnerability and Impact AssessmentEnhancing Preparedness and Mitigation
Drought risk reductionRegional emphasisSectoral impact emphasis
Relief and ResponseConstructing a Framework for National Drought
Policy
Monday
Opening Ceremony & Keynote Address
Drought Monitoring, Early Warning and
Information Systems
Implementation of Drought Monitoring and Early Warning Systems
Parallel Sessions• Reg. DMCs• Drought
Education• Advocacy
Tuesday
Case 1: Drought Preparedness
Regional Perspectives
U.S. Africa
Case 2: Sectoral Impacts
Regional Perspectives
Australia and Spain
Asia and South Africa
Parallel Sessions
WednesdayConstructing a Framework for
National Drought Policy
Breakout Groups: Framework for National Drought Policy
Africa South/Central America
Asia SW PacificNorth America Europe
Tuesday
Drought Prediction and Predictability: Future Prospects
Vulnerability and Impact Assessment: What is at Risk?
Enhancing Preparedness and Mitigation
Roundtable: Vulnerability and Impact Assessment
Opportunities for Discussion of Key Points
and IssuesProgram elements
Plenary sessionsRoundtable conversations w/discussionsParallel sessions w/discussionBreakout groups w/report back
High-level Ministerial statements and discussion
Poster sessions around conference themesExhibits
Thanks for your attention!Questions?
Donald A. WilhiteSchool of Natural Resources
University of [email protected]