(14)Strengthening of the Regional Capacity from National Institute for Housing in the Caribbean at its Facing to Natural Disasters

Recognizing the need to continue to develop an understanding of, and to address, socio economic activities that exacerbate the vulnerability of societies to natural disasters and to build and further strengthen community capability to cope with disaster risks,

Recognizing the need to continue to develop an understanding of, and to address, socio economic activities that exacerbate the vulnerability of societies to natural disasters and to build and further strengthen community capability to cope with disaster risks,

(b) Development and strengthening of institutions, mechanisms and capacities at all levels, in particular the community level, with a view to contributing systematically to building resilience to hazards

Ironically, it also has the power to cause disasters.

(c) Use knowledge, innovation and education to build a culture of safety and resilience at all levels

Failure to meet these challenges will limit the impact and sustainability of any measures adopted.

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

Recognizing further the urgent need to further develop and make use of the existing scientific and technical knowledge to build resilience to natural disasters, and emphasizing the need for developing countries to have access to technology so as to tackle natural disasters effectively,

Only together will we be able to reduce our vulnerability to disasters.

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,

This allows the United Nations to build local response capacity and deal with more disasters more quickly.

Therefore, we should focus more closely on promoting measures that increase countries' resilience after natural disasters and reduce the devastating consequences of those disasters.

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

CARICOM supported the Disaster Management Programme of UN Habitat, which helped Governments, local authorities and local populations deal with natural or man made disasters.

Recognizing the importance of international cooperation in support of the efforts of the affected States in dealing with natural disasters in all their phases, in particular in preparedness, response and the early recovery phase, and of strengthening the response capacity of countries affected by disaster,

Conscious of the particular vulnerability of the small Territories to natural disasters and environmental degradation,

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,

The Conference resulted in the Hyogo Framework for Action 2005 2015 Building the Resilience of Nations and Communities to Disasters.

As a result, the continuing need to develop and maintain institutional capacity to address the new challenges at the multilateral level was recognized.

We must not forget that political stabilization must go hand in hand with strengthening national capacity to confront both challenges simultaneously.

Recognizing further that certain measures for disaster risk reduction in the context of the Hyogo Framework for Action can also support adaptation to climate change, and emphasizing the importance of strengthening the resilience of nations and communities to natural disasters through disaster risk reduction programmes,

Putting in place standby arrangements for personnel and equipment to ensure the capacity to respond immediately to major disasters and other emergencies

Putting in place standby arrangements for personnel and equipment to ensure the capacity to respond immediately to major disasters and other emergencies

Hyogo Framework for Action 2005 2015 Building the Resilience of Nations and Communities to Disasters (A CONF.206 6 and Corr.1, chap. I, resolution 2).

Recognizing that underdevelopment and lack of capacity increase the vulnerability of Afghanistan to natural disasters and to harsh climate conditions,

Aware of the high vulnerability of Afghanistan to natural disasters and harsh climate conditions, in particular drought or flooding,

Disaster reduction, reducing vulnerability and building resilience in the event of natural disasters contribute to the achievement of sustainable development.

And I realized just what had happened to me at Swarthmore, this transformation the ability to confront problems, complex problems, and to design solutions to those problems.

On coordination capacity, often a complex challenge, the response to recent disasters has shown that there is always room for improvement.

They should also support the implementation of the Hyogo Framework for Action 2005 2015 Building the Resilience of Nations and Communities to Disasters in disaster prone developing countries.

Noting the critical role played by local resources, as well as by existing in country capacities, in natural disaster response,

In facing and planning for disasters, whether natural or man made, we must do more than hope and pray for the best.

Coping with disasters so as to pave the way for world's sustainable development is, therefore, one of the most critical challenges facing the international community.

The Beijing Olympics could be remembered as a new Sputnik moment for the US, inspiring the country to meaningfully face the music of a changing world.

Doing nothing left Russia s security structures unscathed and able to make a political comeback, which they have now achieved.

Such an understanding is captured in the Hyogo Declaration and the Hyogo Framework for Action 2005 2015 Building the Resilience of Nations and Communities to Disasters, which were adopted at the Conference.

Let us hope that the Kobe meeting takes concrete and action oriented decisions which will help all countries, big and small, face such disasters with the least possible damage and destruction.

Noting the critical role played by local resources, as well as by existing in country capacities, in natural disaster response and risk management,

There is also an urgent need to compile such information on existing and planned operational space systems that can support disaster reduction and management efforts.

We welcome progress in that area, but it is equally important that our vulnerable group of countries receive urgent assistance to build resilience to such adversities.

In order to be effective, early warning systems should address multiple hazards, be people centred and include awareness raising activities.

Johnston felt scientists must do what is necessary, including taking risks, to help protect the public from natural disasters.

14. Calls upon the international community to support the development and strengthening of institutions, mechanisms and capacities at all levels, in particular at the community level, that can systematically contribute to building resilience to hazards