1. Disaster Preparedness and Prevention Initiative
Disaster Preparedness and Prevention Initiative - SEE
Disaster Preparedness and Prevention Initiative
for
South Eastern Europe
DPPI SEE
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2. A Brief History of DPPI SEE
Disaster Preparedness and Prevention Initiative - SEE
A Brief History of DPPI SEE
March 2000, Initiated under the Stability Pact for SEE
May 2002, DPPI Declaration on Cooperation
September 2002, DPPI Action Plan
Jun 2005, Transferred to the SEE Region
January 2008, Full Regional Ownership
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3. Vilsonova Setaliste 10 , 7100 Sarajevo BiH http://www.dppi.info
Disaster Preparedness and Prevention Initiative - SEE
Overall Goal of DPPI
To foster regional cooperation and coordination in disaster preparedness and prevention for natural and man-made disasters and support risk reduction activities in SEE
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4. Joint Operational Body
Disaster Preparedness and Prevention Initiative - SEE
Regional Ownership and DPPI organizational Frame
CiO
TRIO
DPPI SEE
ADVISORY BOARD
DPPI SEE
REGIONAL MEETINGS
DPPI SECRETARIAT
Based in Sarajevo, BIH
International /
Regional
Level
DPPI SEE
WORKING GROUPS
Joint Operational Body
National Level
Albania
BIH
Bulgaria
Croatia
Greece
Hungary
Macedonia
Moldova
Monte
negro
Romania
Serbia
Slovenia
Turkey
Local Level
Municipalities
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5. EU Candidate and Potential Candidate Countries:
Disaster Preparedness and Prevention Initiative - SEE
DPPI SEE Member Countries
EU Member States:
Bulgaria, Romania and Slovenia, (Hungary), (Greece)
EU Candidate and Potential Candidate Countries:
Croatia, Macedonia and Turkey
Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia,
Moldova
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6. Vilsonova Setaliste 10 , 7100 Sarajevo BiH http://www.dppi.info
Disaster Preparedness and Prevention Initiative - SEE
Disasters in the Region
Droughts
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7. Vilsonova Setaliste 10 , 7100 Sarajevo BiH http://www.dppi.info
Disaster Preparedness and Prevention Initiative - SEE
Q -- Where You Are ?
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8. Vilsonova Setaliste 10 , 7100 Sarajevo BiH http://www.dppi.info
Disaster Preparedness and Prevention Initiative - SEE
Key Organizations and Stakeholders
National Disaster Management Authorities from SEE region
Disaster Management Authorities on Local Levels
Other Ministries/Institutions/Organizations in charge for disaster management and disaster reduction
International / Regional Institutions, Organizations and Agencies
International Donor Community
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9. Vilsonova Setaliste 10 , 7100 Sarajevo BiH http://www.dppi.info
Disaster Preparedness and Prevention Initiative - SEE
DPPI SEE Projects
DPPI SEE member countries and DPPI SEE partners have initiated, developed and implemented various projects during the past half decade and today DPPI SEE is still working on several projects in SEE Region
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10. DPPI SEE Projects --- DMTP
Disaster Preparedness and Prevention Initiative - SEE
DPPI SEE Projects DMTP
Disaster Management Training Programme
DMTP: the proramme is prepared on the basis of needs, interest and training capacities of the SEE countries.
The main goal of the DMTP is to enhance disaster preparedness and prevention in the countries of SEE through common disaster management education and trainings.
End users/beneficiaries: Disaster Management Authorities from both national and local levels,
* DMTP is listed as the main activity item in the Strategic Plan of DPPI
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11. Vilsonova Setaliste 10 , 7100 Sarajevo BiH http://www.dppi.info
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No.
Training event
Date
Duration
Country
Number
EUR
TOTAL
Organizer of
Host country
DPPI SEE
DPPI
participants
Costs *
Budget *
Partners * 1
Basic Hot Fire Training for Operational Fire Fighters
16-20 March
6 days
Slovenia 18 2
The introduction of a Crisis Intervention Team
26-29 April
2 days
Hungary 24 3
INSARAG Awareness Training Course
27-29 April
3 days
RACVIAC 20 4
Flood Protection Seminar
May
Serbia 5
Fire Fighting Exercise ( field(
8-12 June
5 days
Montengro 6
APELL - Awareness, Preparedness and Emergency on Local Level in SEE
Moldova 7
Seminar/Workshop on the establishment of National Platforms
28-30 September
Croatia / UNISDR 9
Disaster Risk Management Course
3-9 October
1 week
Romania /CADRI 12
Disaster medical assistance workshop
December (TBC)
Turkey
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12. DPPI SEE Projects -HSHM
Disaster Preparedness and Prevention Initiative - SEE
DPPI SEE Projects -HSHM
Harmonization of Seismic Hazard Maps – on going project
to determine the new harmonized seismic hazard maps of the region applying scientific method
EU Cooperation: Euorocode 8 ( the seismic zoning in European standards)
Geographical Scope of Project: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia
End Users/beneficiaries: Disaster Management Authorities, Institutions and Agencies responsible for building and constructions and for urban planning, Ministries responsible for seismic safety improvement and seismic risk management, Insurance companies etc
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13. Vilsonova Setaliste 10 , 7100 Sarajevo BiH http://www.dppi.info
Disaster Preparedness and Prevention Initiative - SEE
DPPI SEE Projects -JFF
Joint Fire Fighting
to improve preparedness, prevention and response in case of fires, in particular forest and wild fires in the SEE region.
to establish the regional platform for education, training, equipping and co-ordination
regular exchange of information regarding fires
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14. DPPI SEE Projects -JERU
Disaster Preparedness and Prevention Initiative - SEE
DPPI SEE Projects -JERU
Joint Emergency Response Units for floods in SEE
To improve preparedness and response for floods with joint emergency response units in SEE Region
min 8 JERU Teams will be formed
min 48 team members will be trained and equipped
Implementation of JERU project will support the cross border co-operation between countries in the region
End users/beneficiaries: Disaster Management Authorities from both national and local levels,
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15. DPPI SEE Projects – eSEEDCORP
Disaster Preparedness and Prevention Initiative - SEE
DPPI SEE Projects – eSEEDCORP
Virtual South Eastern Disaster Cooperation/Coordination Platform
Under this virtual framework;
standards (data model, data exchange, data dictionary, data structure etc.) for common emergency management functions and services (event management, resource management, etc.) will be provided which shall help and guide the region countries for acquisition of better streamlined collaborative emergency management capabilities for disasters
* TBC
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16. Disaster Preparedness and Prevention Initiative - SEE
Mitigating the Adverse Financial Effects of Natural Hazards on the Economies of South Eastern Europe:
A Study of Disaster Risk Financing Options
Europe has witnessed a major growth in the scale and
frequency of extreme weather events. Between 1980 and
2006, extreme weather-related events represented 89 per
cent (€238 billion) out of the €366 billion of overall losses
from disasters caused by the impact of natural hazards3. On
average, Europe is facing an annual economic loss burden
of €12 billion as a result of extreme weather events, of which
28 per cent has been compensated by insurers, mainly in the
original EU Member States4.
The current projections suggest5 that South Eastern,
Mediterranean and Central European regions are among
the most vulnerable to climate change. Considerable adverse
impacts are expected to occur to natural and human systems
that are already under pressure from changes in land use
and settlement patterns. The expected rise in temperature
will have an impact on snow cover, glaciers and permafrost,
causing an increased risk of hazards. Coastal areas along the
Mediterranean and Black Seas, in particular, are at high risk
due to an expected sea level rise and changes in frequency
and/or intensity of storms. Southern Europe is consistently
projected to become much drier and warmer, with higher risk
of drought and negative consequences for agriculture and
water supply.
South Eastern Europe Disaster Risk Mitigation and Adaptation Initiative Risk Assessment for South Eastern Europe Desk Study Review
SEE Disaster Risk Mitigation Adaptation Programme
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17. Vilsonova Setaliste 10 , 7100 Sarajevo BiH http://www.dppi.info
Disaster Preparedness and Prevention Initiative - SEE
DPPI SEE –UNDP
Human Capital Development
Project is aiming to create awareness and human capital development with in the regional countries (10 IPA countries )
UNISDR/CADRI,
DRR training programme development
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18. Vilsonova Setaliste 10 , 7100 Sarajevo BiH http://www.dppi.info
Disaster Preparedness and Prevention Initiative - SEE
Opportunity
cohesive regional strategy for disaster preparedness and prevention with support of international partners
cooperation and coordination among different organizations and initiatives active in the filed of disaster management in the region
Regional project facilitation and implementation applying international standards
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19. Disasters do not respect political borders.
Disaster Preparedness and Prevention Initiative - SEE
Disasters jeopardise sustainable development for all the countries. (UN Millennium Goals)
Disasters do not respect political borders.
Only multi dimensional, multi disciplinary efforts can reduce impacts of Disasters.
Cooperation and strong will is the key to success
DPPI
is best tool to be used for a better DRR activities in SEE Region
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20. THANK YOU Orhan TOPCU Head of DPPI Secretariat http://www.dppi.info
Disaster Preparedness and Prevention Initiative - SEE
THANK YOU
Orhan TOPCU
Head of DPPI Secretariat
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