Disaster recovery planning is a subset of a larger process known as business continuity planning and includes planning for resumption of applications, data, hardware, electronic communications (such as networking) and other IT infrastructure.

(iii) Implementation of an integrated, space based global natural disaster management system

We believe it is urgent to implement the decision of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to establish a regional mechanism for disaster prevention and preparation in order to mitigate the effects of disasters.

(e) Strengthen disaster preparedness for effective response at all levels.

Disaster risks, hazards, and their impacts pose a threat, but they also generate action to reduce the severity of future events.

Recognising the importance of disaster preparedness and management for mitigating the impacts of natural calamities and the need for continued efforts by the international community to enhance awareness in this regard.

Emphasizing the responsibility of all States to undertake disaster preparedness and mitigation efforts in order to minimize the impact of disasters,

Greater awareness in respect of natural disaster risk management planning and capacity building at the national level will be crucial.

Another priority for investment is the establishment of effective early warning systems for natural disasters in developing countries.

The Government of Afghanistan has set up a disaster relief committee to coordinate the humanitarian response to these emergencies.

Strengthening community level capacities to address disasters is especially needed, considering that appropriate disaster reduction measures enable the community and individuals to reduce their vulnerability to disasters.

He claims that every dollar invested in preparing for natural disasters saves ten dollars in future damage.

Here, we support measures to strengthen mechanisms for planning for and dealing with emergency situations caused by disasters.

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

However, 55.9 per cent of respondents (more than half) still feel not enough has been done to prepare for the next disaster.

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is seeking to codify the laws relating to natural disasters in the international disaster response law project.

The recent earthquake and tsunami triggered a debate on the need for the establishment of regional early warning mechanisms for disaster prevention, development and the strengthening of response preparedness, mitigation and contingency planning, as well as measures to prepare communities for future disasters.

3. Takes note of the launching by the Government of Mozambique of the national contingency plan for natural disasters to improve disaster prevention, mitigation, preparedness and management, and invites the international community to support this initiative

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

Recognizing national and regional efforts to undertake disaster preparedness, response and mitigation efforts to minimize the impact of natural disasters, and reiterating the responsibility of all States in that regard,

Recognizing the extreme vulnerability of the poorest sectors of the population, in particular women and children, and the inadequacy of existing local and national institutions to deal with recurrent natural disasters,

Emphasizing the importance of continued international cooperation in support of the efforts of affected States in dealing with natural disasters and complex emergencies in all their phases,

In this context, we believe that the communities themselves, the most vulnerable in Africa, must be included in the development platforms of their countries, especially in the fields of public health and disaster preparedness.

In 2000, the province issued Local Responses to Homelessness, a Planning Guide for BC Communities , to assist municipalities to address the problem of homelessness.

Supporting the efforts of countries, in particular developing countries, to strengthen their capacities at all levels in order to prepare for and respond rapidly to natural disasters and mitigate their impact

Unless more determined efforts are made to address the loss of lives, livelihoods and infrastructure, disasters will become an increasingly serious obstacle to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals.

18. Requests the United Nations system to improve its coordination of disaster recovery efforts, from relief to development, inter alia, by strengthening institutional, coordination and strategic planning efforts in disaster recovery, in support of national authorities

Recognizing, in this regard, the Guidelines developed by the International Search and Rescue Advisory Group, as a flexible and helpful reference tool for disaster preparedness and response efforts,

18. Requests the United Nations system to improve its coordination of disaster recovery efforts, from relief to development, inter alia, by strengthening institutional, coordination and strategic planning efforts in disaster recovery, in support of national authorities

19. Requests the United Nations system to improve its coordination of disaster recovery efforts, from relief to development, inter alia, by strengthening institutional, coordination and strategic planning efforts in disaster recovery, in support of national authorities

Aware of the high vulnerability of Afghanistan to natural disasters, in particular drought or flooding, and emphasizing the need to prepare the population for extreme climate conditions through, for example, winterization measures,

7. Encourages the strengthening of cooperation among States at the regional and subregional levels in the field of disaster preparedness and response, with particular respect to capacity building at all levels

If 2005 has taught the world anything, it is that disaster mitigation and emergency preparedness must be an even higher priority and must be integrated into development planning.

9. Urges Governments and the United Nations system, in planning for disaster preparedness and responding to natural disasters, and implementing recovery, rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts, to integrate a gender perspective and to ensure that women take an active and equal role in all phases of disaster management

15. Urges Governments and the United Nations system, in planning for disaster preparedness and responding to natural disasters, and in implementing recovery, rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts, to integrate a gender perspective and to ensure that women take an active and equal role in all phases of disaster management

4. Recognizes the effort of the White Helmets model in helping to involve stricken populations or those at risk in the tasks of planning, training, mobilizing and providing immediate response in disaster situations

The overall goal of UNOSAT in the area of disaster management is to facilitate physical planning and programme implementation by local authorities, project managers and field personnel working in emergency response and risk prevention.

The world will need more cooperation in the coming years, as climate change begins to interact with and exacerbate extreme weather events, in order to gain the lead time needed to prepare for disasters.

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.

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Requests all the Member States of the Organization of the Islamic Conference to participate through the media in a joint campaign designed to extend funds and voluntary assistance to face the natural disasters that can befall Islamic countries and communities.

Development planning is the task of the Planning Division of Pakistan.

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