The Hyogo Framework
for Action 2005-2015:
Building the Resilience of Nations
and Communities to Disasters (HFA)
Roles of National/Global Platforms
Noroarisoa Rakotondrandria
Regional Programme Officer
UN/ISDR secretariat (Africa Unit)
Noroarisoa.rakotondrandria@unep.org
The Hyogo Framework for Action
The ISDR System
Roles of private and public sectors and NGOs
Disaster Risk Components
Natural and human-induced hazards
Climate change and variables
HAZARDS +
EXTREME EVENTS
Socio-economic: poverty, unplanned urban
growth, lack of awareness and institutional
capacities...
Physical: insufficient land use planning, housing,
infrastructures located in hazard prone areas...
VULNERABILITY
Environmental degradation
oil spills; coastal, watershed, forest, wetland
degradation...
Hazards
x
vulnerability
=
disaster risk
Disaster 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)
Disaster Reduction – An Agenda
in Progress
1989: 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'
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.
HFA – Priorities for Action
HFA 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
HFA – Strengthen disaster preparedness
for effective response at all levels
HFA 5. Strengthen disaster preparedness for effective
response at all levels
• Disaster Management capacity: policy, technical and institutional
capacities
• Dialogue, coordination and information exchange between
disaster managers, development sectors
• Regional approaches to disaster response, with risk reduction
focus
• Review and exercise preparedness and contingency plans
• Emergency funds
• Voluntarism and participation
SUMMARY of the Hyogo Framework for Action 2005-2015:
Building the Resilience of Nations and Communities to Disasters (HFA)
ISDR system levels of action
(“platforms”)
National implementation
Regional
Based on existing regional and sub-regional strategies and mechanisms
local capacities
coordinated international and regional
efforts to support national and
ISDR programme
National frameworks, multi-stakeholders, and multi disciplinary with
Support from UN country team – when appropriate
Thematic
Building on existing networks, clusters, programmes and other mechanisms
Global
Sessions every 2 years
Subsidiary Programme Advisory/Committee
National platform for DRR
What 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 development
policies, 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.
National platform for DRR
Composition of National Platforms for DRR
Should 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.
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.
Global platform for DRR
First session: 5 to 7 June 2007, Geneva, Switzerland
Learning 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.
Global platform for DRR
Recommendations of the Chairman:
Supporting country efforts
•
The need for action is more urgent than ever - growing risk and slow
progress in implementing the Hyogo Framework for Action
•
Support to the achievement of a target number of national platforms
for disaster risk reduction is needed
•
Investment in risk reduction needs to be substantially increased
•
Countries need to quickly establish systems to monitor and report on
their risk profiles and on the implementation of the Hyogo Framework
•
The private sector should be engaged
•
Focus and selection is necessary
Roles of Private Sectors and NGOs
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 DRR
•Be represented in the African Regional Platform for DRR
•Network 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 measures
•Participate in disaster reduction and planning activities (mitigation,
preparedness, response and recovery)
•Help improve public awareness
•Help improve access to information and basic communication, energy and
water systems (appropriate technology), and community access to credit
THANK YOU