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International strategies for

disaster reduction

What is Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)?

A conceptual framework consisting of ways and means:

To minimize vulnerabilities and disaster risks. To avoid (prevention) or to limit (mitigation and

preparedness) the adverse impacts of hazards within the broad context of sustainable development.

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AREA-WISE EVENTS

DISTRIBUTION OF NATURAL DISASTERS

INDONESIA

JAPAN

17 July 2014; Malaysia Airlines 777-200ER; 9M-MRD; flight MH17; near Grabovo, Ukraine: The aircraft was on a scheduled international flight between Amsterdam, the Netherlands and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. All 283 passengers and 15 crew members were killed.

Cyclone arrived in Khulna,Bangladesh,July2013

Tsunami devastated Tohoku district,Japan and other regions. Damages were inflicted in East Kanto district, too. The number of deaths is 13,802, the number of injured is 4,928, and the number of missing is 14,129 (as of April 17 at 18:00 according to the National Police Agency),2013

Flood occurred in Darchula district in Nepal,2013

The International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (ISDR) aims to pursue the initiatives,co-operation,developing new mechanisms as well as pushing for further commitments from policy-makers. The overriding goal is to reduce human, social, economic and environmental losses due to natural hazards (and related technological and environmental disasters). The building of disaster resilient communities is a main objective.

What is the need of ISDR???

people work for the ISDR?

“The ISDR has a secretariat based in Geneva with a total of 30 people and a couple of offices in Africa, the America, Europe and a liaison office in New York, this system include UN agencies, governments, civil societies, private sector media and more all over the world.”

Objectives of the ISDR

The ISDR promotes the following four objectives as tools towards reaching disaster reduction for all:

Increase public awareness to understand risk, vulnerability and disaster reduction globally.

Obtain commitment from public authorities to implement disaster reduction policies and actions

Stimulate interdisciplinary and inter- sectoral partnerships, including the expansion of risk reduction networks

Improve scientific knowledge about disaster reduction

Disaster Reduction:An agenda in International Progress

1989: IDNDR 1990-1999 – promotion of disaster reduction, technical and scientific buy-in

1994: Yokohama Strategy and Plan of Action – Mid-review IDNDR, first blueprint for disaster reduction policy guidance (social & community orientation)

2000: International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (ISDR) - increased public commitment and linkage to sustainable development, enlarged networking and partnerships. Mechanisms:

2002: Johannesburg Plan of Implementation- Includes a new section on “An integrated, multi-hazard, inclusive approach to address vulnerability, risk assessment and disaster management…”

2005: Hyogo Framework for Action 2005-2015 Building the Resilience of Nations and Communities to Disasters:

The United Nations General Assembly designated the 1990s as the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction (IDNDR). Its basic objective was to decrease the loss of life, property destruction and social and economic disruption caused by natural disasters, such as earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, landslides, volcanic eruptions, droughts, locust infestations, and other disasters of natural origin.

INTERNATIONAL DECADE FOR NATURAL DISASTER REDUCTION

STEPS CARRIED OUT BY ISDR??

Community awareness

and education. Proper warning

system. Mutual aid

arrangement. Mock drill, training

practice.

Ways for Disaster Preparedness

GNIET

Implementing the disaster management plan

Setting up medical camps and mobilizing resources

Providing adequate shelter and sanitary facilities

Development of search and rescue team

Disaster Response

GNIET

Counseling programme for those who lost the near ones.

Restoring services like roads, communication link.

Providing financial support employment.

Reconstructing damaged

buildings.

Disaster Recovery

GNIET

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INTERNATIONAL STRATEGIES FOR DISASTER MANAGEMENT

1. Change of Focus from Relief Centric to Holistic Approach.

2. Mainstreaming Disaster Management into international Developmental Programmes.

3. Empowerment of the Community to face the Disaster.

4. Emphasis on Training, Development of Human Capital and Capacity Building.

5. Key Role of Educational and Professional Institutions for Mass Education and Awareness.

6. Upgradation of the Key Responders.

7. Supporting and Enabling Mechanisms for the countries states and districts.

8. Failsafe Early Warning & Communication Systems.

9. Coordinated, Timely and Effective Response.

10. Involvement of NGOs & Corporate Sectors.

11. Time Bound Action Plan for Earthquakes, Floods & Cyclones.

12. Pro-active Participation at the Regional and International Level.

ImplementationConduct a national audit or assessment process of existing functions necessary for a comprehensive and integrated national strategy of hazard, risk and disaster prevention, projected over 5-10 and 20 year time periods.

Conduct dynamic risk analysis with specific consideration of demographics, urban growth, and the interaction or compound relationships between natural, technological and environmental factors.

Build, or where existing, strengthen regional/sub-regional, national and international approaches, and collaborative organizational arrangements that can increase hazard, risk and disaster prevention capabilities and activities.

Establish coordination mechanisms for greater coherence and improved effectiveness of combined hazard, risk and disaster prevention strategies at all levels of responsibility.

Promote and encourage know-how transfer through partnership and among countries with particular attention given in the transfer of experience amongst those countries most exposed to risks.

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Aswathi ETAM/2014-04