1. www.ifrc.org Saving lives, changing minds. Disaster Laws Creating a regional disaster law advisory group Regional Disaster Law Forum 10 – 11 June, 2015 Bangkok, Thailand

2. www.ifrc.org Saving lives, changing minds. Disaster Laws The idea  National Societies and governments in SEA are some of the most active in the world in disaster law  Given the scale and frequency of disasters, it is crucial to have strong national and regional mechanisms in place  As a bridge between communities and local/national authorities, and with technical advice from the Disaster Law Programme, NS are in a unique position to work with governments to promote the development, understanding and implementation of disaster laws  Building upon progress in the region, why not establish a group to enhance / formalize cooperation and partnership in disaster law?

3. www.ifrc.org Saving lives, changing minds. Disaster Laws Purpose and objectives  To increase and share knowledge, experiences, challenges etc. in disaster law through peer-to-peer learning.  Identify and discuss opportunities / entry points to engage and collaborate with governments and relative stakeholders e.g. regional bodies (ASEAN), NGOs, CSOs, UN etc. on disaster law issues.  Platform to seek technical advice and inputs from other National Societies and the IFRC Disaster Law Programme.  Foster a regional, strategic approach to working on disaster law, and contribute (where relevant) to key international and regional forums on behalf of Southeast Asia….raising the voice of the region!

4. www.ifrc.org Saving lives, changing minds. Disaster Laws Membership options  Comprised of a disaster law focal point from each of the 11 National Societies in Southeast Asia?  Start with 5 - 6 focal points from those National Societies active over a long time in disaster law? i.e. smaller ‘committee’?  Technical advice / oversight from IFRC

5. www.ifrc.org Saving lives, changing minds. Disaster Laws Engaging with other partners  Include representatives from NDMOs e.g. joint RCRC/ASEAN advisory group? Help to maximise collaboration, align efforts, position southeast Asia as a leading region in disaster law  Can propose this idea to the ASEAN ACDM?  For the RCRC, this can also feed into other relevant networks e.g. Asia Pacific Legal Advisor’s network, Community Safety and Resilience Forum.  Platform to engage with other partners too e.g. CSOs, NGOs the UN, etc.

6. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT: http://www.ifrc.org/dl OR CONTACT: Lucia Cipullo Regional Disaster Law Delegate South East Asia lucia.cipullo@ifrc.org