Sri Lanka. National progress report on the implementation of the Hyogo Framework for Action ( ) - Interim

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1 Sri Lanka National progress report on the implementation of the Hyogo Framework for Action ( ) - Interim Name of focal point: Ms Anoja seneviratne Organization: Disaster management Centre Title/Position: Director address: seneviratne.anoja@gmail.com Telephone: Reporting period: Report Status: Interim Last updated on: 5 January 2015 Print date: 05 January 2015 Reporting language: English A National HFA Monitor update published by PreventionWeb National Progress Report /61

2 Outcomes Strategic Outcome For Goal 1 Outcomes Statement Disaster Management Center has taken steps to mainstream DRR into urban development planning process in Collaboration with the Urban Development Authority. Further Disaster Impact Assessment based on check list system has been introduced to road development sector of the country jointly with Road Development Authority. Disaster Management Center has been recognized as a scoping committee member of the EIA evaluation under Central environment authority and the Coastal Conservation and coastal resources Management Department. Strategic Outcome For Goal 2 Outcomes Statement Amended National Disaster Management Policy has been approved by the cabinet Ministers. National Disaster Management Plan followed by it action plan, Comprehensive Disaster Management Programme have been launch. Disaster Risk Reduction measures were considered in National housing policy and the local government policy. Search and Rescue teams were established in district level under Sri Lanka Army and the Rapid Response Relief Squadron under Sri Lanka Navy has also been established for the rescue activities. Separate division has been established in Irrigation Department under the supervision of Director disaster management to ensure the quick action on flood and drought hazard in the country. Strategic Outcome For Goal 3 Outcomes Statement Disaster Response and Preparedness plans for all 25 districts have been completed. Divisional level and village level preparedness and response plans also completed with the assistance of many stakeholder agencies. Under the resilience city programme pilot project has been implemented covering 15 Local government authorities to enhance their knowledge and capabilities to response on emergency situation. Training and awareness programmes were National Progress Report /61

3 conducted to enhance decision making Capacity at the local government sector on development planning, emergency preparedness and response based on disaster risk assessment. The Disaster Management Center has taken the initiative to summon elected representatives and district officials to discuss Preparedness Plans before every monsoon. National Progress Report /61

4 Strategic goals Strategic Goal Area 1 The more effective integration of disaster risk considerations into sustainable development policies, planning and programming at all levels, with a special emphasis on disaster prevention, mitigation, preparedness and vulnerability reduction. Strategic Goal Statement Disaster risk reduction measures have been introduced to National housing policy. Disaster Risk Assessment is being considered in the urban development planning process. Guideline on Mainstreaming DRR into Urban development has been completed. Clearance from the Disaster Management Centre is mandated to the development in tourist sector. DRR concerns were in cooperated into Local government policy and Local Authority Act is being prepared incorporating DRR concerns and the draft amended act submitted to legal draftsman for further improvements. DMC has been recognized as member of scoping committees to evaluate EIA with respect to Disaster concern of new development projects by Central Environment Authority, Coast Conservation and Coastal Resources Management Department, and Wayaba Environment Authority which are responsible to conduct EIA in Sri Lanka. National Physical Planning Department agreed to establish a system to consider DRR into national physical planning process. Urban Development Plans for 25 identified urban areas including Municipal, Urban Councils and Pardeshiya Sabas are being prepared incorporating hazard maps in1:5000 scale. Initiative has been taken to disseminate disaster risk information using Geonode open source software. Initiatives have been taken to introduce National Spatial data infrastructure in collaboration with Ministry of land. MOU on Emergency Response among the South Asian countries has been signed and ratified Under SAARC Disaster Management Center. Strategic Goal Area 2 The development and strengthening of institutions, mechanisms and capacities at all levels, in particular at the community level, that can systematically contribute to building resilience to hazards. Strategic Goal Statement Ministry of Disaster Management lunched Comprehensive disaster management National Progress Report /61

5 plan for next five years and 2020 strategy for disaster risk reduction in Sri Lanka. Climate Resilience Improvement Project(CRIP) Supported by World Bank loan has commenced under Ministry of Irrigation and Water Resources Management with objective of making efforts to integrate disaster risk management by implementing CRIP. The Objectives are achieved through addressing the areas that have most impacted by recent major floods, landslides and droughts. Dam Safety & Water Resource Planning Project implemented in collaboration with Mahaweli Authority, Department of Irrigation, Ceylon Electricity Board, National water supply and Drainage Board, Water Resources Board, Department of meteorology, Disaster Management Center to ensure safe operationally efficient and risk minimized reservoir/ head works system with a safety monitoring system in place, modernized and efficient hydro meteorological information system, river basin based water development and management master plan addressing both surface and ground water Separate division has been established within Irrigation Department under Director Disaster Management for quick response and better coordination during flood and drought situations. Disaster Preparedness and Response unit has been established under Ministry of Health to enhance the quick response during emergency situation. 300 numbers of local government officials were trained on mainstreaming DRR into local government sector. 150 numbers of craftsmen were also trained on resilience construction. Modules completed for sustainability of the program. Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Reduction into education sector has been initiated under Education for Social Cohesion Programme Disaster Safety Education implemented in Ministry of Education /GIZ Disaster Risk Reduction has been identified as major sector under National climate change policy of Sri Lanka and CCA Strategy Disaster risk reduction has been identified as major component to be addressed under action plan of Ministry of women affairs. Strategic Goal Area 3 The systematic incorporation of risk reduction approaches into the design and implementation of emergency preparedness, response and recovery programmes in the reconstruction of affected communities. Strategic Goal Statement Enhance the strength, of Local communities providing disaster response and early warning equipment, raising awareness on emergency response and disaster risk reduction under resilient city programme implemented in collaboration with UN- Habitat Coastal communities were made aware to respond to the early warning messages disseminated through the tsunami early warning towers erected along the coastal belt. Checklist system enabling to assess disaster impact on road development has been introduced to Road Development Authority in collaboration with JICA Community participatory early warning and emergency response system has been National Progress Report /61

6 introduced to selected villages in Eastern and Southern part of the country under RIMES. Introduced climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction into lively hood development programme (Divi Naguma) implementing grassroots level under Ministry of Economic Development. Pilot project on mainstreaming community participation to incorporate disaster risk management elements into the local development planning and target resources was completed covering 25 GN divisions in North and eastern province. Inclusive disaster management has been identified under the project. National Progress Report /61

7 Priority for Action 1 Ensure that disaster risk reduction is a national and a local priority with a strong institutional basis for implementation. Core indicator 1 National policy and legal framework for disaster risk reduction exists with decentralised responsibilities and capacities at all levels. Level of Progress achieved? 4 Substantial achievement attained but with recognized limitations in key aspects, such as financial resources and/ or operational capacities. Key Questions and Means of Verification Is disaster risk taken into account in public investment and planning decisions? National development plan Mahinda Chinthana Vision for Future Sector strategies and plans Sri Lanka Strategy for Sustainable Development National Road Master paln Social Protection Policy and Strategy, Ministry of Social Services Child right Convention PREVENTION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Climate change policy and strategy Climate Change policy Sri Lanka's Second National Communication on climate Change National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy for Sri Lanka (NCCAS) Poverty reduction strategy papers National Progress Report /61

8 CCA/ UNDAF (Common Country Assessment/ UN Development Assistance Framework) Civil defence policy, strategy and contingency planning Have legislative and/or regulatory provisions been made for managing disaster risk? Provide description and constraints for the overall core indicator (not only the means of verification). Please describe some of the key contextual reasons for the country's ranking/ assessment for the indicated level of progress. Final Draft of the amended Disaster Management Act was submitted to the Legal Draughtsman Department. Disaster Relief function has been gazetted under the Ministry of Disaster Management. Disaster Management Centre is provided with permanent staff and a new building with all facilities. Disaster Management Policy has been approved by the ministers of cabinet Draft Act of National Building Research Organization was forwarded to other ministries and institutions for comments Draft National Act for Chemical Emergencies for the implementation of the Chemical Weapon Convention was submitted to District and Divisional secretaries for comment. Department of Coast Conservation and Coastal Resources Development has issued instructions to considered DRR measures in their Planning process DMC was able to appoint Assistant Directors to all District Disaster Management Coordinating Units in all the districts. Interim Management Committee for DMC was appointed to manage functions of the DMC more effectively. Preparation of DM Plans for Government agencies, as required by the DM Act, has been delayed, as approval from the National Council could not be obtained. With the approval for the amended Act, the Minister is authorized to approve the DM Plan and Policy. National Progress Report /61

9 Provide an explanation of some of the key contextual reasons for the country's ranking assessment at the indicated level. In particular, highlight key challenges encountered by the country/ national authorities and partner agencies; and recommendations on how these can/ will be overcome in the future. Preparation of DM plan for state sector agencies as required by the DM Act is yet to be prepared. Due to delay at the legal Department Act cannot be finalized hence the policy and the national Disaster Management Plan and the National Emergency Operation Plan too. The steering committee proposed under the Road Map for Safer Sri Lanka has not been appointed and therefore monitoring the implementation of road map is not possible. Comprehensive disaster management Plan has not been prepared considering all the provisions given under the No 13 national disaster management Act of Lack of staff and no provisions to fill the deputy director carder position according to the new SOR of Disaster management Center and job satisfaction is less due to minimum welfare facilities. Core indicator 2 Dedicated and adequate resources are available to implement disaster risk reduction plans and activities at all administrative levels Level of Progress achieved? 4 Substantial achievement attained but with recognized limitations in key aspects, such as financial resources and/ or operational capacities. Key Questions and Means of Verification What is the ratio of the budget allocation to risk reduction versus disaster relief and reconstruction? National budget 6 Risk reduction / prevention (%) Relief and reconstruction (%) 6 Decentralised / sub-national budget 1 1 National Progress Report /61

10 USD allocated to hazard proofing sectoral development investments (e.g transport, agriculture, infrastructure) 120 Mn Provide description and constraints for the overall core indicator (not only the means of verification). Please describe some of the key contextual reasons for the country's ranking/ assessment for the indicated level of progress. Government annually allocated Rs.3000 Mn to Ministry of Disaster management and 15 % for relief distribution and 60% for DMC, NBRO, Meteorological Department to implement disaster mitigation projects. government of Sri Lanka is in the process of negotiation with government of Netherland to implement III phase of Emergency Response and Capacity Development Project started in Mn US$ has been given by GFDRR to enhance DRM activities in Sri Lanka. Out of the amount 0.7Mn US$ allocated to local Authority sector to implement DRR activities and rest for capacity development on DRM Australian Dollars were received from AusAid, to enhance DRM activities North and Eastern province. UNDP has been provided US$ for capacity development on DRM and Establishment of Risk profile. Disaster Management Capacity Enhancement Project Adaptable to Climate Change is on going with technical support of JICA. Numerical weather forecasting system, National Progress Report /53Intergovernmental networking system and landslide monitoring system were established under this project Government has invested Rs. 400 Mn to establish Doppler Rader system to enhance the for weather forecasting capacity of country. KOICA established KOMS system to received satellite images that help for weather forecasting. Chinese government support to upgrade the FI cast System to CMA cast system for satellite image exchange that support to weather forecasting capabilities. Government invest considerable amount of funds for Maganeguma Gamaneguma and Divineguma project directly focus on poverty reduction which is support to reduce disaster Vulnerability. Government has allocated funds desiltation of the tank cascade system in the country to enhance the tank capacity and groundwater recharge as mitigation measure to cope with drought hazard. Dam Safety and Water Management Project funded by world Bank also focus on the emergency responses and institutional community preparedness for the critical dam failures that might be occurred in the country. Climate Resilience implementation project under Ministry of irrigation and water management funded by Word Bank also highly focus on the DRM component related to Hydro-meteorological disasters. Provide an explanation of some of the key contextual reasons for the National Progress Report /61

11 country's ranking assessment at the indicated level. In particular, highlight key challenges encountered by the country/ national authorities and partner agencies; and recommendations on how these can/ will be overcome in the future. Government invest considerable amount of money to implement the project under different sectors. Most of these projects support DRR in directly as well as indirectly. But National Budget Department also does not have any mechanism to account the investment on DRR sector in the country. Therefore DMC has taken initiatives to established DRR project monitoring web portal to fill the gap. It is very difficult to obtain the investment of NGO/INGO for DRR in local level. Core indicator 3 Community Participation and decentralisation is ensured through the delegation of authority and resources to local levels Level of Progress achieved? 3 Institutional commitment attained, but achievements are neither comprehensive nor substantial. Key Questions and Means of Verification Do local governments have legal responsibility and regular / systematic budget allocations for DRR? Legislation (Is there a specific legislation for local governments with a mandate for DRR?) National policy on Local Government Regular budget allocations for DRR to local government No Estimated % of local budget allocation assigned to DRR Provide description and constraints for the overall core indicator (not only the means of verification). Please describe some of the key contextual reasons for the country's ranking/ assessment for the indicated level of progress. National Progress Report /61

12 Disaster Risk Reduction requirements have been included in the Local Government Policy document approved by the Cabinet of Ministers. The Local Government Act is being amended based on the Policy. District and divisional level committees are established and their views on preparedness and response planning were obtained. Moreover village disaster management plan for north and Eastern provinces are under preparation. GN level Development plans are also available for considerable amount of GN divisions and those plans have been considered the DRR measures too. Development plan introduce under city resilience programme also support and encourage to incorporate DRR measures into the local authorities. Matara and Batticioa Municipal Council developed bylaws to implement DRR activities to meet requirements and is presently awaiting approval of Provincial Authorities. The Government has proposed to establish a local level organisation called Jana Saba to involve community leaders to propose development in the village. The DMC is implementing awareness programmes for village committee members to facilitate the incorporation of DRR components in Development Plans proposed by them. DMC under the City Resilient Programme encourage the Local Urban Local Authorities to prepare Urban Development Plan incorporating DRR. Project identified by the Local Authority as per the development plan to minimize the impacts of disaster to the citizen are funded by DMC. Provide an explanation of some of the key contextual reasons for the country's ranking assessment at the indicated level. In particular, highlight key challenges encountered by the country/ national authorities and partner agencies; and recommendations on how these can/ will be overcome in the future. Disaster management is not a subject devolved to provincial government. Therefore, allocation of funds directly to disaster management activities is not channeled. Local Authorities in disaster vulnerable areas are financially weak and need outside assistance to implement DRR activities to improve people s resilience. Core indicator 4 A national multi sectoral platform for disaster risk reduction is functioning. Level of Progress achieved? 4 Substantial achievement attained but with recognized limitations in key aspects, such as financial resources and/ or operational capacities. National Progress Report /61

13 Key Questions and Means of Verification Are civil society organizations, national finance and planning institutions, key economic and development sector organizations represented in the national platform? civil society members (specify absolute number) national finance and planning institutions (specify absolute number) sectoral organisations (specify absolute number) private sector (specify absolute number) 6 science and academic institutions (specify absolute number) women's organisations participating in national platform (specify absolute number) 5 2 other (please specify) Where is the coordinating lead institution for disaster risk reduction located? In the Prime Minister's/President's Office In a central planning and/or coordinating unit In a civil protection department In an environmental planning ministry In the Ministry of Finance Other (Please specify) Provide description and constraints for the overall core indicator (not only the means of verification). Please describe some of the key contextual reasons for the country's ranking/ assessment for the indicated level of progress. National Progress Report /61

14 The national platform, known as the National Disaster Management Coordinating Committee (NDMCC) was restructured in 2012 as the participation of the members was decreased gradually. NDMCC has three layers at national level. Two layers with permanent focal point representing Secretaries/Additional secretaries/ Department or institutional heads/ heads of NGI/INGO and representatives from UN Bodies chaired by the Secretary Ministry of Disaster management. This committee meet once in every six month. Three core groups on Disaster preparedness and Planning, Rehabilitation, Recovery, Reconstruction and Mainstreaming DRR into development, and Early warning Emergency operation and recovery were represented by operational focal points nominated by each Ministries / Department / institutions, NGO/INGO etc in National level. These core groups are chaired by representatives from DMC and meet monthly. District level DDMCC is proposed to established with the chairmanship of the district secretary and the nominative officers of the regional and local level sub officers of the national level institutions and this committees also meet once a,month to discuss the DRR matter in respective districts Although there are no specific women s organisations representing NDMCC, most NGOs and INGOs coordinate and implement plans connected with needs of women s organisations. Provide an explanation of some of the key contextual reasons for the country's ranking assessment at the indicated level. In particular, highlight key challenges encountered by the country/ national authorities and partner agencies; and recommendations on how these can/ will be overcome in the future. Lack of institutional awareness on HFA priorities, indicators and its terminologies hinder the implementation of action plan. More over attitude on information sharing also negatively affect to achieve the maximum level. National Progress Report /61

15 Priority for Action 2 Identify, assess and monitor disaster risks and enhance early warning Core indicator 1 National and local risk assessments based on hazard data and vulnerability information are available and include risk assessments for key sectors. Level of Progress achieved? 3 Institutional commitment attained, but achievements are neither comprehensive nor substantial. Key Questions and Means of Verification Is there a national multi-hazard risk assessment with a common methodology available to inform planning and development decisions? No Multi-hazard risk assessment No % of schools and hospitals assessed 40 schools not safe from disasters (specify absolute number) Gender disaggregated vulnerability and capacity assessments Agreed national standards for multi hazard risk assessments Risk assessment held by a central repository (lead institution) Common format for risk assessment Risk assessment format customised by user Is future/probable risk assessed? Please list the sectors that have already used disaster risk assessment as a precondition for sectoral development planning and programming. No No No No Road constrction,housing Construction, Tourisum National Progress Report /61

16 Provide description and constraints for the overall core indicator (not only the means of verification). Please describe some of the key contextual reasons for the country's ranking/ assessment for the indicated level of progress. Hazard profile on drought, flood, Landslide, Cyclone and Coastal hazard(tsunami, sea surge, sea level rise and coastal erosion ) were completed and plan to launch in December 2012 for public use. Drought and Cyclone hazard profiles have been completed by Agriculture Department university of Peradeniya and Department of Meteorology in1: scale, and Flood hazard maps was undertaken by the Irrigation department and completed in four river basins such as Kalani, Kalu, Giganga and Attanagalu Oya in 1:10000 scale. Landslide hazard map has been completed in 1:10000 scales for 04 districts and 1: scales covering the 10 highly vulnerable districts by NBRO. Coastal Hazard profile was completed by Coast Conservation and Coastal resources management Department in 1; scale except Northern coastal area which is covered in the scale of 1: Risk Profile can be finalized after finishing the vulnerability with respect to hazards. NARA has developed tsunami inundation maps for select area for research purposes. Guidelines were developed for community based hazard mapping and village level hazard maps including evacuation routes and safe locations were available around 150 highly vulnerable GN divisions. 40% of the schools and 35% hospitals in the north and Eastern province were assets on structural safety against frequent disasters. Historical database on Disasters are available in Desinventra database maintained by DMC. Climatic and oceanographic data bases are also maintained by NARA. National Pandemic/Epidemic Preparedness Plan and the Health Disaster Management Plan are available for health hazards. Provide an explanation of some of the key contextual reasons for the country's ranking assessment at the indicated level. In particular, highlight key challenges encountered by the country/ national authorities and partner agencies; and recommendations on how these can/ will be overcome in the future. Non availability of high resolution digital elevation model and topographic maps affect the accuracy of flood hazard map and so that flood inundation areas were mapped based on past events. As the northern province has not been covered by 1:10000 scale coastal hazard map of the respective area having accuracy problem. Lack of interest on information and data sharing is a huge challenge to complete the risk profile covering the country. Awareness on the availability of hazard profile and its application should be National Progress Report /61

17 developed specially among the local and regional level. Core indicator 2 Systems are in place to monitor, archive and disseminate data on key hazards and vulnerabilities Level of Progress achieved? 4 Substantial achievement attained but with recognized limitations in key aspects, such as financial resources and/ or operational capacities. Key Questions and Means of Verification Are disaster losses and hazards systematically reported, monitored and analyzed? Disaster loss databases exist and are regularly updated Reports generated and used in planning by finance, planning and sectoral line ministries (from the disaster databases/ information systems) Hazards are consistently monitored across localities and territorial boundaries No Provide description and constraints for the overall core indicator (not only the means of verification). Please describe some of the key contextual reasons for the country's ranking/ assessment for the indicated level of progress. DMC has upgrading Desinventra database based on the disaster situation report prepared under EOC of DMC. Information on relief and rehabilitation also entered into the database. But reporting on damage and lose assessment data are not properly reported and periodical analysis of data has not been regularly published. Since the issuing compensation for damage and losses are mandated to different institutions based on the type of disasters, sometimes data reported in districts level are not reliable. A study on damage and loss assessment in Western and Southern province was completed and printed. A training module is being developed to improve the capacity National Progress Report /61

18 of officials from respective sectors to undertake the assessment after future disaster events. A system is available and updating for event based and routine surveillance of communicable diseases under Ministry of Health. Provide an explanation of some of the key contextual reasons for the country's ranking assessment at the indicated level. In particular, highlight key challenges encountered by the country/ national authorities and partner agencies; and recommendations on how these can/ will be overcome in the future. Records on damage loss and relief distribution maintained only for short period and mechanism has not been established to maintain in a proper database. Therefore past records are not available either for validation or use as baseline. Officers are not competent enough to retrieved data especially from open sources databases and analysis. Proper mechanism has not been established to share data among the agencies Core indicator 3 Early warning systems are in place for all major hazards, with outreach to communities. Level of Progress achieved? 4 Substantial achievement attained but with recognized limitations in key aspects, such as financial resources and/ or operational capacities. Key Questions and Means of Verification Do risk prone communities receive timely and understandable warnings of impending hazard events? Early warnings acted on effectively Local level preparedness Communication systems and protocols used and applied Active involvement of media in early warning dissemination No National Progress Report /61

19 Provide description and constraints for the overall core indicator (not only the means of verification). Please describe some of the key contextual reasons for the country's ranking/ assessment for the indicated level of progress. Seventy seven Early Warning Towers with siren/voice facilities and satellite/vhf communication are operational along the coastal belt. The system is being tested and monitored regularly. Parallel to erect the early warning towers community awareness and mock drills using the towers are also conducted. The EOC at DMC is operational on a 24/7 basis with links to all major stakeholder agencies responsible to issue early warning messages. In addition to that NARA, GSMB and Department of Meteorology operate Emergency Operation Rooms on 24/7 basis with link to the local, regional and international networks. More over Armed Forces are also on alert in 24/7 basis and responsible for early warning dissemination, evacuation, search and rescue services. Several additional communication pathways such as Police Communication, Cell broad casting mobile messaging (Dialog and Mobitel), and electronic media are also available. Satellite communication system has been established to obtain the uninterrupted communication during the disaster period. SOPs for early warning dissemination are available. National Emergency Operation Plan is under preparation Early Warning Centres are connected to relevant regional/global centres for rapid transfer of early warning information. A Doppler weather radar system is been established to improve forecasting capacity of Met Department. Intergovernmental network has been established to monitor the real time situation under disaster condition and a system of automated rain gauges is available in landslide prone regions to help in landslide forecasting. Predictions, forecasting, and early warning for disease outbreaks are carried out based on the continuous surveillance data on diseases. A system is in place for rapid response. The county is linked to regional and global early warning networks, coordinated by WHO through the focal point of IHR in the Ministry of Health. A toolkit to assess community preparedness on early warning is being developed. Local Authorities and Communities are strengthen by providing early warning equipments such as sirens, mega phones etc. Non Government Organizations such as Sri Lanka Red Cross Society, Survodaya etc., have established citizen centered early warning system especially for vulnerable villages. National Progress Report /61

20 Provide an explanation of some of the key contextual reasons for the country's ranking assessment at the indicated level. In particular, highlight key challenges encountered by the country/ national authorities and partner agencies; and recommendations on how these can/ will be overcome in the future. High maintenance and operation cost of the satellite based communication networks and early warning systems are making systems unsustainable. Communities who experience devastating tsunami over react to tsunami EW messages without giving due consideration to messages creating confusion and inconveniencing the general public. Core indicator 4 National and local risk assessments take account of regional / trans boundary risks, with a view to regional cooperation on risk reduction. Level of Progress achieved? 4 Substantial achievement attained but with recognized limitations in key aspects, such as financial resources and/ or operational capacities. Key Questions and Means of Verification Does your country participate in regional or sub-regional actions to reduce disaster risk? Establishing and maintaining regional hazard monitoring Regional or sub-regional risk assessment Regional or sub-regional early warning Establishing and implementing protocols for transboundary information sharing No SADKN web Portal Desinventra Database Establishing and resourcing regional and subregional strategies and frameworks No National Progress Report /61

21 Provide description and constraints for the overall core indicator (not only the means of verification). Please describe some of the key contextual reasons for the country's ranking/ assessment for the indicated level of progress. Ministry of Health act as the focal point for IHR to manage trans-boundary risk on communicable diseases. Protocols are available for notification of public health emergencies of international concerns through the WHO. Established mechanism of the country to cooperate with the WHO on risk reduction is functioning well, especially the facilities are available for screening at entry points to the country to control the spread of epidemic prone diseases particularly from foreign nationals. DMC always link with the USGS network and CISN. Navy has good link with regional meteorological networks. Global and regional links such as Global Sea Level Network, Indian Ocean Tsunami Network, SADKN, RIMSE etc. are linked with the local institutions to share data, information and Knowledge. The first responder team was already established for chemical and biological emergencies. Arrangements have been made with global and regional respondent to attend to major oil spills. Sri Lanka participated with countries in the Asian region in the tsunami early warning exercise initiated by UN agencies in Sri Lanka continuously exchanges information on cyclone risk in the Bay of Bengal and the other regional institution such as Indian Metrological Department, Indonesian, Japan networks etc. Provide an explanation of some of the key contextual reasons for the country's ranking assessment at the indicated level. In particular, highlight key challenges encountered by the country/ national authorities and partner agencies; and recommendations on how these can/ will be overcome in the future. South Asian Regional cooperation should be more strengthen through SDMC.Recruiting officials from all the SAARC countries to SDMC staff will contribute more enhance the regional cooperation on the Disaster context. As the ICT facilities are not available for all the government institution, it has been experienced difficulties to link with the international network, specially during the peak hours. National Progress Report /61

22 Priority for Action 3 Use knowledge, innovation and education to build a culture of safety and resilience at all levels Core indicator 1 Relevant information on disasters is available and accessible at all levels, to all stakeholders (through networks, development of information sharing systems etc) Level of Progress achieved? 4 Substantial achievement attained but with recognized limitations in key aspects, such as financial resources and/ or operational capacities. Key Questions and Means of Verification Is there a national disaster information system publicly available? Information is proactively disseminated Established mechanisms for access / dissemination (internet, public information broadcasts - radio, TV, ) Information is provided with proactive guidance to manage disaster risk Provide description and constraints for the overall core indicator (not only the means of verification). Please describe some of the key contextual reasons for the country's ranking/ assessment for the indicated level of progress. DMC maintain and update its official website to publish share data and information on disasters. The website has several links to the other institutional websites that implement DRR activities. Under its own premises DMC has established resources centre for reference purposes and plan to expand it as knowledge sharing centre with web based facilities. DMC maintained its chapter in the SADKN web site and joint more than 60 stakeholder agencies for the web portal and completed training on the usage of the National Progress Report /61

23 portal with the support from SDMC. The Integrated Strategic Environment Assessment (ISEA) for the Northern Province Maps are made available to any agency on A "one stop shop" web portal on Climate Change Adaptation in Sri Lanka has developed in collaboration with the ministry of Environment (Climate Change Secretariat), Ministry of Disaster Management, DMC and many other stakeholders with the assistance of the UNDP Sri Lanka in line with the Asia Pacific Climate Change Adaptation Forum. Information on disasters are made available through web site for public usage. Web portal to obtained information related to DRR project is being developed with the support of ADPC. Information on disaster management could be obtained through the e-governing net work 1919 maintained by the Information Technology Communication Agency of Sri Lanka. Provide an explanation of some of the key contextual reasons for the country's ranking assessment at the indicated level. In particular, highlight key challenges encountered by the country/ national authorities and partner agencies; and recommendations on how these can/ will be overcome in the future. Establishing a resource center with modern facility to share information is a challenging task as it is difficult to recruit competent personal under current government recruiting procedure. Institutions mandated to collect data and information relevant to deferent types of disaster are available within the respective organization and most of the time reluctant to share the information with others. Researchers are doing research and submitting the finding to the funding organizations and no follow up mechanism to either to evaluate the research or to provide the finding to the implementing organizations. Core indicator 2 School curricula, education material and relevant trainings include disaster risk reduction and recovery concepts and practices. Level of Progress achieved? 4 Substantial achievement attained but with recognized limitations in key aspects, such as financial resources and/ or operational capacities. National Progress Report /61

24 Key Questions and Means of Verification Is DRR included in the national educational curriculum? primary school curriculum secondary school curriculum university curriculum professional DRR education programmes Provide description and constraints for the overall core indicator (not only the means of verification). Please describe some of the key contextual reasons for the country's ranking/ assessment for the indicated level of progress. DRR concepts are included in the school curricula from year 6 upward, as well as in all pre service and in-service teacher training syllabus. Supplementary reading materials on natural hazards that affects Sri Lanka, first aid and disaster prevention and preparedness have being developed by the ministry of education and relevant stakeholders in local languages. The set of the publications are distributed among the vulnerable schools. School disaster safety has also being included in the Post Graduate Diploma in Education Managements (PGDEM) as the centre for educational leadership development. The education sector group under the Ministry of Education is the coordinating structure for emergency Education, DRR education and emergency preparedness and plan. National guidelines on disaster safety education have been developed, and are being implemented by the Ministry of Education with the support of the DMC and the other stakeholders. DRR concepts are also included in the University curricula especially in Engineering, science and Town and country planning, Geography, and Earth science etc. University of Peradeniya successfully conducting M.Sc on Disaster Management and University of Colombo has planned to start the M.Sc on the same. University of Kalaniya continuing Diploma programme on disaster Management for the practitioners and the University of Colombo have approved the certificate coarse to produce specialist in the field. DRR concepts have been included into technical collage curriculum which is under Vocational Training. National Progress Report /61

25 Training on Mainstreaming DRR in to housing sector and Mainstreaming DRR into development have been conducted with the assistance of Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre. Agencies involved agreed to use recommendation of the Technical Committee in Planning and Construction of future housing projects. Training of Technical and Planning Officers in the Northern and Eastern Provinces on the use of DRR guidelines in housing construction have been completed with the engineering Faculty of university of Peradeniya. Provide an explanation of some of the key contextual reasons for the country's ranking assessment at the indicated level. In particular, highlight key challenges encountered by the country/ national authorities and partner agencies; and recommendations on how these can/ will be overcome in the future. Training and awareness programmes on DRR presently used are very stereo type and is not very interesting to school children. More activity based material are needed. Transfer of knowledge through best practices and case studies and required especially to the school children. More case studies should be available and best practices are not practiced at the moment. Very interactive and simple method should be used for the knowledge transferring in all sectors. Self assessment progrmmes and refreshers courses are not available for the trainers in the field of DRR. Sufficient number of training guideline, manuals, modules and short video films are not available at present. A system to monitor a use of these material to ensure sustainable knowledge management among the communities not developed as yet. Core indicator 3 Research methods and tools for multi-risk assessments and cost benefit analysis are developed and strengthened. Level of Progress achieved? 3 Institutional commitment attained, but achievements are neither comprehensive nor substantial. Key Questions and Means of Verification Is DRR included in the national scientific applied-research agenda/budget? National Progress Report /61

26 Research programmes and projects Research outputs, products or studies are applied / used by public and private institutions Studies on the economic costs and benefits of DRR Provide description and constraints for the overall core indicator (not only the means of verification). Please describe some of the key contextual reasons for the country's ranking/ assessment for the indicated level of progress. Ministry of Disaster Management conduct international symposium on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) to share the research findings among the interest groups. More undergraduate, post graduate level research programmes are ongoing under leading universities such as university of Peradeniya, University of Moratuwa, University of Colombo etc. National Science Foundation facilitates researches on DRR as well. Agriculture Department under university of Peraedeniya conducting researches on drought and salinity resistance crop varieties and methods. Coastal Conservation and Coastal Resources Management Department and NARA conducting vast numbers of researches on coastal hazards. University of Peradeniya jointly conducting Research with Un Universities on Climate Change and Flood modelling. Sri Lanka Navy also has facilitated research on Flood response and community participatory flood mitigation among their official who are following post graduate programmes. Open University conducted research in collaboration with Research Organisations in Germany on the behaviour of Sea Outlets in the east coast and affect on flooding. Many researches are conducted in the area of health (i.e. chronic kidney failure), in collaboration with Nos of relevant stakeholder agencies. Provide an explanation of some of the key contextual reasons for the country's ranking assessment at the indicated level. In particular, highlight key challenges encountered by the country/ national authorities and partner agencies; and recommendations on how these can/ will be overcome in the future. Proper mechanism should be established to monitor and evaluate the research National Progress Report /61

27 findings. It has been evidence that there is a lack of dissemination and communication of research findings and lack of accessibility to the implementing agencies and general public too. DMC has initiated three studies to develop the earthquake zoning map for Sri Lanka, collection of data on soil investigations conducted with in Colombo city limits to develop a soil profile for designing of foundations to resist impacts of earthquake and guidelines for retrofitting of building in Colombo Metropolitan area to resist impact of earthquake.. Research Institutions and universities are not undertaking research required by development agencies and therefore funding is very limited. Regional level research in disaster risk reduction field need to be encouraged. Core indicator 4 Countrywide public awareness strategy exists to stimulate a culture of disaster resilience, with outreach to urban and rural communities. Level of Progress achieved? 4 Substantial achievement attained but with recognized limitations in key aspects, such as financial resources and/ or operational capacities. Key Questions and Means of Verification Do public education campaigns for risk-prone communities and local authorities include disaster risk? Public education campaigns for enhanced awareness of risk. Training of local government Disaster management (preparedness and emergency response) Preventative risk management (risk and vulnerability) Guidance for risk reduction Availability of information on DRR practices at the community level National Progress Report /61

28 Provide description and constraints for the overall core indicator (not only the means of verification). Please describe some of the key contextual reasons for the country's ranking/ assessment for the indicated level of progress. Essays and art competitions were organized for school children to enhance their knowledge and involvement on Disaster Management annually. 26th December National Safety Day is highly focused to commemorate disaster victims and to raise and refresh the knowledge on disasters among the communities. This event is conducted island wide and more attention were given to the public awareness. In parallel to the Dayatakirula National Exhibition conducted annually, disaster risk management activities are exhibited to educate all the segments of the society using modern as well as traditional tools and methods. National and Local level exhibitions and events organized by deferent agencies such as schools, civil societies, NGOs etc. are also used to popularize the disaster resilience messages among the public. Posters, leaflets, booklets, and videos were produced as public awareness material and disseminated among relevant communities. Disaster risk management has been included into the Professional curriculum such as Sri Lanka administrative service, Police service, Planning service, health services etc. National and local level early warning and evacuation drills were conducted periodically, especially in areas prone to tsunamis, landslides, and floods. Hazard profile will be made available in DMC web site as well as every district secretariat office for public utilization. Preparedness and emergency response plans are completed for 25 districts and vulnerable Divisions and more at village level. Local Authority officials were trained on DRR matters and assisting on the preparation of city resilience plans with the support of DMC, UDA, Un-Habitat, Practical Action etc. All the data available within the Disaster Management Center are freely shared and made available for public usage City resilient Campaign was launched in 2014 and 35 Municipal and Urban Councils have join the campaign as participating cities. Three Municipal and Urban Council were signed as Role Model Cities. Developed Plan for the city is being prepared with the assistance of UDA incorporating disaster risk reduction measures. DMC will make arrangements to provide funds for implementation of DRR projects. Provide an explanation of some of the key contextual reasons for the country's ranking assessment at the indicated level. In particular, highlight key challenges encountered by the country/ national authorities National Progress Report /61