Investing in preparedness and risk reduction

The draft resolution makes important references to the need for effective risk reduction and preparedness programmes.

It is a simple message. Emergency relief must be built into national programmes of preparedness and risk reduction.

(viii) Developing preventive and preparedness measures, as well as risk mitigation and disaster reduction, including early warning systems

Countries like Bangladesh and Mozambique have proven that disaster risk reduction and preparedness can be a life saving investment.

Disaster risk mitigation and preparedness are integral to the planning of human settlements in countries prone to natural disasters.

Panel discussion Lessons learned from the recent earthquake tsunami Indian Ocean disaster investing in risk reduction, mitigation and preparedness

(i) Promote the implementation of local risk assessment and disaster preparedness programmes in schools and institutions of higher education.

Such disparity in the level of impact is directly related to government commitment to concrete preparedness and risk reduction activities.

Failure to invest in disaster risk reduction and preparedness and in post disaster recovery and rehabilitation as integral components of sustainable development efforts puts already vulnerable countries at even greater risk.

Emergency preparedness

Disaster preparedness

The Hyogo Framework sets out specific priorities for action on early warning for all hazards and on associated risk assessment and preparedness.

Considerable importance should be given to risk identification and mitigation as well as to preparedness and to protection of the most vulnerable.

A representative of Japan, as first respondent, called for the integration of risk reduction and preparedness strategies into land use and urban planning.

(iv) Emergency preparedness

Emergency preparedness planning

WASH emergency preparedness

(i) Strengthen and adapt the existing inter agency disaster management training programme based on a shared, inter agency strategic vision and framework for disaster risk management that encompasses risk reduction, preparedness, response and recovery.

Recognizing the significant role played by national Red Cross and Red Crescent societies in disaster preparedness and risk reduction, disaster response, rehabilitation and development,

Activities aimed at raising the level of preparedness of local communities should take due account of local realities, indigenous coping mechanisms and perceptions of risk.

Analysis, Assessment and Preparedness

Emergency Preparedness and Response

(h) Coastal hazard preparedness.

Emergencies preparedness and response

Emergencies preparedness and response

Preparedness, response and relief

DISASTER PREVENTION AND PREPAREDNESS

(c) The systematic incorporation of risk reduction approaches into the design and implementation of emergency preparedness, response and recovery programmes in the reconstruction of affected communities.

2. Emergency preparedness and relief

D. Disaster preparedness and prevention

(c) Systematic incorporation of risk reduction approaches into the design and implementation of emergency preparedness, response and recovery programmes for the post disaster reconstruction of affected communities.

(iii) Including natural disaster risk mitigation, early warning, preparedness and post disaster considerations and related capacity building measures in human settlements planning and development, including at regional level

C. Regional disaster response preparedness activities

Subprogramme 2. Disaster prevention and preparedness

A. Improving prevention and preparedness capacities

C. Actions to enhance disaster preparedness

Disaster prevention, mitigation, preparedness and relief

(a) More effective integration of disaster risk considerations into sustainable development policies, planning and programming at all levels, with special emphasis on disaster prevention, mitigation, preparedness and vulnerability reduction

Also at its 27th meeting, the Council held a panel discussion on lessons learned from the recent earthquake tsunami Indian Ocean disaster investing in risk reduction, mitigation and preparedness.

Noting that local communities are the first responders in most disasters, and underlining the critical role played by in country capacities in disaster risk reduction, including preparedness, response and recovery,

Embedding disaster preparedness, response and risk management mechanisms into national governance structures is a process that requires years of sustained support and commitment from the international community and national Governments.

He cited examples of cooperation projects, conducted with bilateral assistance, focused on vulnerability assessment, disaster preparedness and risk management, integrated water management, prevention of desertification, and support of meteorological networks.

Disasters were a developmental as well as a humanitarian concern, and concentrating merely on technology could overshadow the key to successful disaster preparedness the people living in high risk areas.

The agreements reached at the 2005 World Conference on Disaster Reduction were of interest to all vulnerable developing countries, which would benefit from global risk reduction and disaster preparedness strategies.