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The Hyogo Framework for Action 2005-2015: Building the
Resilience of Nations and Communities to Disasters (HFA)Roles of
National/Global Platforms
Noroarisoa RakotondrandriaRegional Programme OfficerUN/ISDR
secretariat (Africa Unit)[email protected]
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The Hyogo Framework for ActionThe ISDR SystemRoles of private
and public sectors and NGOs
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Natural and human-induced hazardsClimate change and
variablesDisaster Risk ComponentsSocio-economic: poverty, unplanned
urban growth, lack of awareness and institutional capacities...
Physical: insufficient land use planning, housing,
infrastructures located in hazard prone areas...
Environmental degradation oil spills; coastal, watershed,
forest, wetland degradation...HAZARDS +EXTREME EVENTS
VULNERABILITY
Hazards x vulnerability = disaster riskDisaster risk reduction:
The conceptual framework of elements considered with the
possibilities to minimize vulnerabilities and disaster risks
throughout a society, to avoid (prevention) or to limit (mitigation
and preparedness) the adverse impacts of hazards, within the broad
context of sustainable development.(Source: UN/ISDR
Terminology)
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Disaster Reduction An Agenda in Progress1989: IDNDR 1990-1999
promotion of disaster reduction, technical and scientific
buy-in
1994: Yokohama Strategy and Plan of Action Mid-review IDNDR,
first blueprint for disaster reduction policy guidance (social
& community orientation)
2000: International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (ISDR) -
increased public commitment and linkage to sustainable development,
enlarged networking and partnerships. Mechanisms: IATF/DR, ISDR
secretariat, UN Trust Fund
2002: Johannesburg Plan of Implementation- WSSD Includes a new
section on An integrated, multi-hazard, inclusive approach to
address vulnerability, risk assessment and disaster management
2005: WCDR - Hyogo Framework for Action 2005-2015 Building the
Resilience of Nations and Communities to Disasters'
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The Hyogo Framework for Action 2005-2015: Building the
Resilience of Nations and Communities to Disasters
(HFA)Defines:Strategic goals Priorities for action Implementation
and follow-up
Integrate disaster risk reduction into policies, plans and
programmes of sustainable development and poverty reduction
Recognized risk reduction as both a humanitarian and development
issue in the context of sustainable development
Focus on national implementation, with bi-lateral,
multi-lateral, regional and international cooperation.
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HFA Priorities for ActionHFA 1. Ensure that disaster risk
reduction (DRR) is a national and local priority with a strong
institutional basis for implementation
HFA 2. Identify, assess and monitor disaster risks and enhance
early warning
HFA 3. Use knowledge, innovation and education to build a
culture of safety and resilience at all levels
HFA 4. Reduce the underlying risk factors
HFA 5. Strengthen disaster preparedness for effective response
at all levels
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HFA Strengthen disaster preparedness for effective response at
all levelsHFA 5. Strengthen disaster preparedness for effective
response at all levelsDisaster Management capacity: policy,
technical and institutional capacities Dialogue, coordination and
information exchange between disaster managers, development
sectorsRegional approaches to disaster response, with risk
reduction focusReview and exercise preparedness and contingency
plansEmergency fundsVoluntarism and participation
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SUMMARY of the Hyogo Framework for Action 2005-2015: Building
the Resilience of Nations and Communities to Disasters (HFA)
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ISDR system levels of action (platforms)National
implementationNational frameworks, multi-stakeholders, and multi
disciplinary withSupport from UN country team when appropriate
ThematicBuilding on existing networks, clusters, programmes and
other mechanisms
RegionalBased on existing regional and sub-regional strategies
and mechanisms ISDR programmecoordinated international and regional
efforts to support national and local capacities
GlobalSessions every 2 yearsSubsidiary Programme
Advisory/Committee
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National platform for DRRWhat is a national platform ?It is a
nationally let and forum or committee of multiple stakeholders. It
serves as an advocate of disaster risk reduction at different
levels and providing coordination, analysis and advice on areas of
priority requiring concerted action through a coordinated and
participatory process.
A National Platform for disaster risk reduction should be the
coordination mechanism for mainstreaming disaster risk reduction
into developmentpolicies, planning and programmes in line with the
implementation of the HFA.
It should aim to contribute to the establishment and the
development of a comprehensive national disaster risk reduction
system, as appropriate to each.
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National platform for DRRComposition of National Platforms for
DRRShould build on any existing systems relevant to DRR.
Government representatives: national, state/provincial and local
levels, including from ministries such as finance and planning,
environment, home/interior, civil defence, education, health,
social welfare, public works and housing, and agriculture.
Representatives from civil society and organizations with a role
in disaster risk reduction: NGOs in development and environmental
protection; human habitats; private business federations,
utilities, banking and insurance; women's organizations, religious
associations and youth movements; and training institutions for
civil servants and community and women's groups.
Media entities.
Scientific and academic institutions.
Technical and scientific institutions or services dealing with
risk identification, hazards studied and monitored, early warning
and preparedness.
Whenever possible, National Platforms for DRR may invite the
participation of donor agencies and country-based UN
organizations.
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Primary Activities of National Platforms for DRR
Coordinating joint efforts among members of National Platforms
for DRR to reduce the vulnerability of people at relatively high
risk;Establishing baseline information for DRR, including disaster
and risk profiles, national policies, strategies, capacities,
resources and programmes; Identifying trends, gaps, concerns and
challenges and setting forth accepted priority areas in DRR;
Advocating the urgent need for developing or adopting policies and
legislations for DRR; Benchmarking progress made in promoting DRR
and its mainstreaming into development policies, planning and
programmes; Developing result-oriented work plans of National
Platforms for DRR to coordinate the DRR activities in line with the
HFA; Monitoring, recording and reporting of disaster risk reduction
actions at national and community levels in line with the HFA;
Documenting lessons learned and good practices, and share the
findings at national, regional and international levels; and
Working towards better integration of DRR into national planning,
policies and programmes in development and humanitarian
assistance.
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Global platform for DRRFirst session: 5 to 7 June 2007, Geneva,
SwitzerlandLearning from experiences for more achievements in the
future
Two years after the adoption of the Hyogo Framework for Action,
the First Session of the Global Platform for DRR provided an
opportunity for Governments and non-governmental actors, including
the private sector, to share progress made since the 2005 World
Conference on Disaster Reduction, and lessons learnt in
implementing key DRR activities at national and local level.
Who are the members?Governments, UN Agencies, Regional Bodies,
IFIs, Scientific and Academic Institutions, Private Sector, Civil
Society.
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Global platform for DRRSupporting country effortsThe need for
action is more urgent than ever - growing risk and slow progress in
implementing the Hyogo Framework for ActionSupport to the
achievement of a target number of national platforms for disaster
risk reduction is neededInvestment in risk reduction needs to be
substantially increasedCountries need to quickly establish systems
to monitor and report on their risk profiles and on the
implementation of the Hyogo FrameworkThe private sector should be
engagedFocus and selection is necessaryRecommendations of the
Chairman:
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TOGETHER WITH THE PUBLIC SECTOR, THE PRIVATE SECTORS & NGOS
SHOULD:Define, assign and implement clear and coherent
institutional roles: training, equipping and achieving proficiency
for effective response capacity for high risk communities
TO BE ABLE TO ACHIEVE THIS, NGOS & PRIVATE SECTORS SHOULD:Be
represented in National Platforms for DRRBe represented in the
African Regional Platform for DRRNetwork and partner (exchange of
information, collaboration between public and private sectors) Help
assess institutional needs, develop and implement programmes to
assist key organizations with sustainability issues and
measuresParticipate in disaster reduction and planning activities
(mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery)Help improve
public awarenessHelp improve access to information and basic
communication, energy and water systems (appropriate technology),
and community access to creditRoles of Private Sectors and NGOs
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