World Conference on Disaster Reduction

The secretariat of ISDR uses satellite imagery in disaster risk reduction.

(d) Disaster risk reduction diminishes the need for humanitarian emergency interventions in the aftermath of disasters

The Asian Disaster Reduction Centre is a specialized organization for disaster reduction based in Kobe, Japan.

Emphasizing that disaster risk reduction, including reducing vulnerability to natural disasters, is an important element that contributes to the achievement of sustainable development,

The United Nations system's role in disaster reduction and response

Emphasizing that disaster risk reduction, including reducing vulnerability to natural disasters, is an important cross cutting element that contributes to the achievement of sustainable development,

New developments include partnerships in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to promote disaster risk reduction and to design subregional common policies on disaster risk reduction.

We should also develop information sharing mechanisms on disaster reduction programmes and initiatives, good practices, and disaster reduction technologies so that the international community can share the results of these efforts.

Emphasize the importance of regional cooperation and coordination in disaster reduction to effectively address the impact of natural disasters

(b) The role of the United Nations system in disaster reduction and response

The convening today of the Kobe World Conference on Disaster Reduction is an opportunity to draw up a framework for a disaster reduction strategy for this century.

It is a vehicle for strengthening the financing of and support to disaster risk reduction globally.

Not enough attention has been paid to the importance of disaster reduction and not enough political will has been mobilized, particularly in addressing the impact of natural disasters on development.

Recalling that the Inter Agency Task Force for Disaster Reduction has been serving as the main forum within the United Nations system for devising strategies and policies for disaster reduction and ensuring complementarity of action by agencies involved in disaster reduction, mitigation and preparedness,

Recalling that the Inter Agency Task Force for Disaster Reduction has been serving as the main forum within the United Nations system for devising strategies and policies for disaster reduction and ensuring complementarity of action by agencies involved in disaster reduction, mitigation and preparedness,

Some progress is being made towards overcoming vulnerability to natural hazards by integrating disaster reduction measures into development strategies. Those efforts involve linking climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction, as well as ensuring that implementation of the Millennium Development Goals supports disaster risk reduction.

Emphasizing that disaster reduction, including reducing vulnerability to natural disasters, is an important element that contributes to the achievement of sustainable development,

We recognize that the international community has accumulated much experience with disaster risk reduction through the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction and the succeeding International Strategy for Disaster Reduction.

Applications and initiatives to support disaster reduction and management and humanitarian efforts

We reaffirm the vital role of the United Nations system in disaster risk reduction.

Current uses of space based services to support risk reduction and disaster management activities

Recognizing that disaster reduction, including reducing vulnerability to natural disasters, is an important element that contributes to the achievement of sustainable development,

17. Recognizes the importance of integrating a gender perspective and engaging women in the design and implementation of all phases of disaster management, particularly at the disaster risk reduction stage

(d) To increase awareness of the importance of disaster reduction policies, thereby facilitating and promoting the implementation of those policies

35. Notes that space technology could play a central role in disaster reduction

(1) Strengthening the Regional Capacity for Disasters Reduction through the Integration of Risk Management Approach

Humanity has the power and ability to limit, manage and prevent natural disasters.

Recognizing that disaster risk reduction is a cross cutting issue in the context of sustainable development,

To strengthen that process following the Conference, an intergovernmental advisory group4 was established to help mobilize higher levels of political commitment and link national needs and concerns with United Nations assistance in disaster risk reduction.

Emphasizing that disaster reduction, including reducing vulnerability to natural disasters, is an important element that contributes to the achievement of sustainable development,

Emphasizing that disaster reduction, including reducing vulnerability to natural disasters, is an important element that contributes to the achievement of sustainable development,

17. Recognizes the importance of integrating a gender perspective as well as engaging women in the design and implementation of all phases of disaster management, particularly at the disaster risk reduction stage

Emphasizing also the importance of integrating risk reduction into all phases of disaster management, development planning and post disaster recovery,

15. Recognizes the importance of integrating a gender perspective as well as engaging women in the design and implementation of all phases of disaster management, particularly at the disaster risk reduction stage

21. Also requests the Secretary General to complete the project of issuing a global report on disaster reduction as undertaken by the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction

20. Welcomes the global review of disaster reduction initiatives coordinated by the secretariat of the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction, and emphasizes the importance of periodic review as a means of discussing disaster trends, assessing policies aimed at mitigating the impact of disaster and offering examples of successful initiatives

Emphasizing that disaster risk reduction, including reducing vulnerability to natural disasters, is an important element that contributes to the achievement of sustainable development,

Recognizing that disaster risk reduction is a cross cutting issue in the context of sustainable development,

5. Also recognizes the importance of integrating a gender perspective as well as of engaging women in the design and implementation of all phases of disaster management, particularly in the disaster reduction stage

Emphasizing that disaster reduction, including reducing vulnerability to natural disasters, is an important element that contributes to the achievement of sustainable development,

Emphasizing that disaster reduction, including reducing vulnerability to natural disasters, is an important element that contributes to the achievement of sustainable development,

Recognizes the importance of integrating a gender perspective as well as engaging women in the design and implementation of all phases of disaster management, particularly in the disaster reduction stage

The World Conference on Disaster Reduction, held in Kobe, Hyogo, Japan, in January 2005 recognized the contribution of space technology to disaster reduction and emphasized the need to incorporate space based services routinely to support risk reduction.

Recognizing also the need to integrate a gender perspective in the design and implementation of all phases of disaster risk reduction management, with a view to reducing vulnerability,