1. Disaster Risk Reduction Developments Using the
CEUDIP Meeting
19-20 November Bonn
Disaster Risk Reduction
Developments Using the
Hyogo Framework for Action
Paola Albrito Regional Coordinator Europe, International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UN/ISDR)

2. Part 1: Disaster Risk Reduction Global Trends

3. Intensive Disaster Risk
82% disaster mortality in 20 large disasters with over 10,000 deaths each, mainly in developing countries
38.5% disaster economic loss in 21 large disasters with over US $10 billion losses each, mainly in developed countries
Disaster loss, particularly mortality, is concentrated in intensive risk hotspots

4. Global Hotspot study (World Bank)
= lowest 40%
= middle 30%
= highest 20%
Higher population density of areas that have experienced relatively high mortality during the past two decades. Nearly on-fourth of total land area and more than three-fourths of world’s population are subject to a relatively high risk from one or more hazards.
More than four-fifths of GDP is located in areas of relatively high economic risk subject to one or more hazards.
More than half of the world’s GDP is located in high-risk areas subject to two or more hazards.
35 countries have more than 5% of the population in areas at risk from three or more hazards.
96 countries have more than 10% of the population in areas at risk from two or more hazards.
160 countries have more than 25% of the population in areas at risk from one or more hazards.
25 million km sq. and 3.4 billion people are relatively highly exposed to at least one natural hazard; 105 million people are relatively highly exposed to three or more hazards.

5. Global Trends - Disasters are NOT natural
Natural and human-induced hazards
Climate change and variables
(global warming and “global dimming”)
HAZARDS +
EXTREME EVENTS
Socio-economic: poverty,
unplanned urban growth, lack of awareness and institutional capacities...
Physical: insufficient land use planning, housing, infrastructures located in hazard prone areas...
Environmental degradation
ecosystem degradation; coastal, watershed, marshlands…), etc.
VULNERABILITY
Can sustainable development be achieved without taking into account the risk to natural hazards? Short answer: NO!
Identification of hazards/vulnerability; monitoring and management of risk are integral to sustainable development.
Address root-causes to vulnerability: social, economic, environmental, technical-physical factors =
Natural hazard X
Vulnerability
Disaster Risk

6. WCDR outcome- Hyogo Framework for Action 2005-2015 (HFA)
3 Strategic goals
5 Priorities for action
Implementation and follow-up
Integrate disaster risk reduction into policies, plans and programmes of sustainable development and poverty reduction
Recognize risk reduction as both a humanitarian and development issue – in the context of sustainable development
Focus on national implementation, with bilateral, multilateral, regional and international cooperation
Targets and indicators to be developed according to needs
The HFA focuses in particular on National Implementation with the support through bi-lateral, regional and international cooperation.
Priorities for action :
1. Governance: ensure that disaster risk reduction is a national and local priority with strong institutional basis for implementation (UNDP/BCPR, UN-HABITAT, UNV, ProVention Consortium)
2. Risk identification: identify, assess and monitor disaster risks and enhance early warning (WMO, UNU, EC/JRC)
3. Knowledge: use knowledge , innovation and education to build a culture of safety and resilience at all levels (UNESCO, UNICEF, IFRC)
4. Reducing the underlying risk factors (UNEP, UNCRD, WHO)
5. Strengthen disaster preparedness for effective response (UN/OCHA, WFP)

7. Part 2: Progress on the Implementation of the
Part 2: Progress on the Implementation of the Hyogo Framework for Action

8. Progress: HFA Priority Area 1
Political momentum at the national and regional level in all regions
Large scale disasters as catalysts for new institutional arrangements and legislation
Focus on disaster preparedness and response. Low involvement of development sectors
Difficulties in implementation

9. Progress: HFA Priority Area 2
Growing involvement in compiling national hazard, risk and loss information
Information not yet mainstreamed into planning and decision making
Major advances in early warning
Difficulties in linking warning to response and national systems to local capacities

10. Progress: HFA Priority Area 3
Important progress in introducing disaster reduction into the school curricula in all regions
Public awareness programmes
Information portals
Focused principally on preparedness and response

11. Progress: HFA Priority Area 4
Enhancements to building codes and planning standards
Incorporation of disaster reduction into poverty and development strategies
Limited progress in hazard mitigation and vulnerability reduction
Low engagement of private sector; civil society ; financial sector (risk transfer)
Lack of integration of disaster reduction and adaptation to climate change strategies

12. Progress: HFA Priority Area 5
Widespread progress in improving mechanisms for preparedness and response
Strengthening of capacities of both local authorities and communities
Local level disaster risk reduction is not addressing risk factors

13. Part 3: Next steps, follow-up to the Global Platform (Chair’s Summary)
First session of the Global Platform June 2007
Part 3: Next steps, follow-up to the Global Platform (Chair’s Summary)

14. Supporting country efforts
The need for action is more urgent than ever - growing risk and slow progress in implementing the Hyogo Framework for Action
Support to the achievement of a target number of national platforms for disaster risk reduction is needed
Investment in risk reduction needs to be substantially increased
Countries need to quickly establish systems to monitor and report on their risk profiles and on the implementation of the Hyogo Framework
The private sector should be engaged
Focus and selection is necessary
First session of the Global Platform
June 2007

15. ISDR system development
Programme focus
Climate change
Many cities and urban areas are crucibles of growing disaster risk
Women are among the most vulnerable in disasters
Regional cooperation can play a major role in scaling proven practices
ISDR system development
First session of the Global Platform
June 2007
More effort to engage development partners and other key constituencies
An important task is to develop the ISDR system’s regional mechanisms, thematic capacities and networking
The Trust Fund for Disaster Reduction needs strengthening to support joint work

16. GFDRR:
Track 1 Global and Regional Deliverables
Track 2: Country level deliverables
Track 3: Accelerated Disaster Recovery in Low Income Countries

17. Vulnerability of SEE Region
SEE is prone to variety of disasters caused by the natural and man-made hazards:
Earthquakes (Skopje 1963; Bucharest 1977)
Floods (seasonal water surges in Balkans)
Landslides (localized, affecting communities)
Drought
Forest Fire
Technological accidents

18. Rationale for the Regional Cooperation
Many hazards are common to a number of neighboring countries
Information sharing will allow for greater reduction of hazard risk at the national and regional level
Individual countries may not be able to cope with a major disaster on their own
Stand-by, fully equipped emergency response units and relief materials are expensive
Countries are small in size and hazards risk insurance may not be optimal at the country level

19. Objective:
To reduce vulnerability of SEE countries, in line with the Hyogo Framework for Action, by building the capacity and promoting a coordinated approach in disaster risk mitigation, preparedness and response.
The initiative will build on the existing cooperation in the region, and will complement and consolidate the activities promoted by active organizations and initiatives in the region.

20. Key Areas of the Initiative:
Hydrological and meteorological forecasting, data sharing and early warning system
Strengthening regional capacities in disaster risk reduction and response
Financing of disaster losses and risk transfer mechanism

21. What to do and how to do it:
Step 1) Undertake a review for each of the 3 areas of focus; (Get involvement and buying in of national, regional partners)
Step 2) Based on outcome review develop project proposal (WB leader); Identify a number of countries to express interest on loans/grants WB as well as committed partners to support the initiative (WMO, EU/EC etc..)
Step 3) Implementation phase. (Strengthen sub-regional existing organizations to facilitate the implementation phase in the SEE context)

22. Hydrological and Meteorological Forecasting, Data Sharing and Early Warning System
Initiative has been agreed during the ICEED meeting in Dubrovnik in May 2006
Strong partnership with WMO
Objective of this initiative is to promote a coordinated approach and data sharing in Hydromet services in South Eastern Europe
Feasibility assessment has been completed and was discussed in a regional meeting on October 24-25, 2007 in Zagreb
Coverage: Moldova, Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Montenegro, Croatia, Albania, Macedonia, Bosnia & Herzegovina

23. Flood Forecasting and Early Warning System on Sava River
Initiative was agreed during Podgorica meeting of the Directors of Hydromet services in Sava river countries in April 2007.
Objectives is to build capacity and to re-establish data sharing and collaboration on flood forecasting and early warning system on the Sava river.
Feasibility Assessment has been completed and discussed in a regional meeting in Zagreb on October 24-25, 2007.

24. Disaster Risk Reduction and Response
Objectives is to promote and implement investment priorities for strengthening the capacity and promote a coordinated approach to disaster preparedness and response
Will be built on existing agreements: Civil-Military Emergency Planning Council and the Disaster Preparedness Initiative of the Stability Pact
Vulnerability Assessment is completed
More detailed assessment of disaster response is needed.

25. Catastrophe Risk Transfer
Creation of a regional catastrophe insurance pool that would offer affordably-priced catastrophe insurance coverage to governments of SEE countries.
Development of national catastrophe insurance programs for homeowners.
Development of standardized tradable weather risk hedging instruments to protect businesses against loss of revenue due to adverse weather conditions.
Structuring and issuance of a catastrophe risk bond for countries of the region.

26. Disaster Risk Reduction and Response
Objectives is to promote and implement investment priorities for strengthening the capacity and promote a coordinated approach to disaster preparedness and response
Will be built on existing agreements: Civil-Military Emergency Planning Council and the Disaster Preparedness Initiative of the Stability Pact
Vulnerability Assessment is completed
More detailed assessment of disaster response is needed.

27. Partnership
WB-UN/ISDR secretariat in partnership with main UN agencies and actors based on the priority areas:
UN Agencies part of the ISDR system: WMO, UNICEF, UNDP etc..
Regional Organizations: Council of Europe, the EU, DPPI, OECD etc..
Bi-lateral/Multilateral donors: Denmark, Finland, Switzerland, Italy etc.. (if interest shown by the SEE countries and by donor)

28. Program Components WB on the DRIVING SEAT
The following broad components/activities are eligible for financing under the program:
Disaster Preparedness
Disaster Risk Insurance
Disaster Risk Reduction and Adaptation
Contingency funding
Components/activities will be tailored to country-specific needs

29. Component I: Disaster Preparedness
Eligible activities
Emergency management equipment such as fire trucks, ambulances, search and rescue equipment, ..etc
Communications equipment
National Command Center
Forest fire fighting equipment, including planes
Weather forecasting and flood early warning system, etc.

30. Component II: Disaster Risk Insurance
Eligible activities
Development of disaster insurance schemes that cover:
Government budget
Business
Individual households
Technical Assistance to build government capacity in catastrophe risk analysis and risk transfer

31. Component III: Disaster Risk Reduction and Adaptation
Eligible activities
Hazards mapping
Flood control
Dam safety
Retrofitting of schools and hospitals
Retrofitting of major infrastructure
Revisions of building codes and land use plans
Etc..

32. Component IV: Contingency Funding
Eligible activities
Immediate Funds for the use of government in the aftermath of a disaster caused by the impact of natural hazards.

33. Phasing
Phase I: Will include relatively cheap, but high impact, non-structural components/activities
Disaster Preparedness
Insurance
Non-structural activities under Disaster Risk Reduction and Adaptation – such as revisions in building codes and land use plans and hazards mapping
Development of comprehensive national strategies for disaster risk mitigation and adaptation

34. Phasing (Cont.) Phase II: Structural investments
Disaster Risk Reduction and Adaptation – such as flood control, dam safety, retrofitting of buildings, retrofitting of key infrastructure, ..etc.
Countries may choose to combine phase I and phase II under one operation

35. Phasing (cont.)
In both phases governments could have access to contingency funding (called DDO) in the aftermath of disasters
DDO will provide financing to meet the immediate cash needs of government following a disaster

36. Advantages of Phasing
Will enable speedy preparation and start implementation of critical activities under phase I
Will give governments time to come up with a comprehensive strategy for disaster risk reduction and adaptation to define priorities according to economic, financial, environmental and social criteria

37. Next Steps and Timing
Bank communicated to all governments on the proposed program
Interested governments will decide on the list of components/activities to be included in their project
Bank team will work with governments to finalize project documents
Financing arrangements will be agreed with governments and other partners.

38. Thank you
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