DISASTER RISK REDUCTION, THE HYOGO FRAMEWORK AND ADAPTATION TO CLIMATE CHANGE

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1 DISASTER RISK REDUCTION, THE HYOGO FRAMEWORK AND ADAPTATION TO CLIMATE CHANGE Julio Garcia InternationalStrategy for Disaster Reduction-UN/ISDR Disasters Growing Trend In the last Decade: 900,000 victims, US$ 570B in economic losses, millions affected, mostly poor countries and poorest people More climate related disasters more victims due to geological hazards 1b. Human impact Low income Low Income Lower-middle Lower Middle Income income Upper-middle Upper Middle Income income High income Incom e Class High Income Number of People Killed(Income Class/Disaster Type) ( ) World Summary 87,414(4.41%) 27,010(1.36%) 520,418(26.25%) 1,347,504(67.98%) Number of People Killed('000s) Drought Earthquake Epidemic Flood Slide Volcano Wind storm Others a. Disasters by type 1c. Economic Impact NatCatSERVICE, Geo Risks Research, Munich Re Fuente: EM-DAT, OFDA/CRED, Bruselas, world data : 1

2 Disaster Reduction: An Agenda in Progress 1989: IDNDR I994: Strategy and Action Plan of Yokohama 2000: ISDR 2002: Sustainable Development Plan Johanesburgo (WSSD) 2005: Hyogo Framework of Action Increase of resilience of Nations and communities to disasters Main Elements of ISDR System for HFA Implementation Nations and Communities National Platforms, Governmental Agences, local authorities, NGOs, grassroot and technical organizations, Private sector, universities, media Responsables de las estrategias y programas, estudios de referencia, generación de informes en el ámbito nacional Global Coordination Global Platform for DRR USG for Humanitarian Affairs Supervisory Board ISDR Secretariat GOVERNABILITY UN General Assembly ECOSOC Support Mechanisms ISDR Regional and thematic Plataforms Regional and International Organizations UNCT NS RC and IFRC/RC, etc. Gestión, supervisión, orientación, de programas, apoyo, programas de trabajo conjunto, seguimiento. Apoyo y asesoría técnica a agencias, autoridades, instituciones y organizaciones. 2

3 A Shared Agenda DRR and adaptation to CC view as processes not as products DRR and Adaptation to CC looks forward a major political commitment and the development of national country driven processes. DRR offers experience and knowledege reducing risk to current climate variability. Adaptation to CC gives a prospective vision of risk, both approaches must be seen as objectives of sustainable development. Hyogo Framework of Action: main tool for disaster risk reduction, helpful for adaptation to climate change Climate Change mitigation: is essential for disaster risk reduction HFA Strategic lines NWP Thematic Lines 1: Ensure that disaster risk reduction is a national and a local priority with a strong institutional basis for implementation (budget) 2: Identify, assess and monitor disaster risks and enhance early warning. SBI? Methods & tools Data & observations Socio-economic Risks & information Modelling, scenarios extreme events & downscaling 3: Use knowledge, innovation and education to build a culture of safety and resilience at all levels. Research Technologies for adaptation 4: Reduce the underlying risk factors (integral objective of environment-related policies and plans, including land use, natural resource management and climate change adaptation). Economic diversification Adaptation planning & practices 5: Strengthen disaster preparedness for effective response at all levels. SBSTA? 3

4 THE NWP Aimed to improve the understanding and assessment of impacts, vulnerability and adaptation, and make informed decisions on practical adaptation National and subnational level. As an advocacy tool for prioritization trying to go beyond environmental issues into national development policies (poverty eradication, sectoral planning, budget allocation, regional and local governments involvement) International National driven process and commitment with sustainable development goals-mdg taking into account strong and robust information for program and project development as a main basis for international cooperation and funding. Some Views Shift from a donor - beneficiary perspective to a partnership for sustainable development, taking into account common but differentiated responsabilities Comprehensive adaptation actions within UNFCCC (SBI-1/CP.10, SBSTA-NWP, Adaptation Fund, BAP, EGTT, etc) Similar NAPAs process for all countries, with a programatic and comprehensive approach, rather than a project based one, sectoral and/or by Hazard, 4

5 ACTIONS TO LINK DRR AND CC Promote the engagement of National CC focal points in the National Platform for DRR and viceversa, including in the Nat Com, NAPA process or in the National Contingency Plans. Include this considerations in the NatCom funding approval process. Identify common requirements for DRR and adaptation such as strengthening of Climate Observations systems and for EWS, research agenda for sustainable development, practical experiences and local knowledge for DRR useful for adaptation. Prepare Adaptation Plans taking into account the HFA Involvement of Ministries of Economy and finances, and main development administrative sectors (agriculture, energy, transportation, etc) On going Actions HFA Reporting system at national level, LAC region HFA Pedia (see Small scale meetings in LAC and Asia Pacific regions, with DRR and CC focal points, experts, international technical cooperation and IFI to set the common basis for further joint action at the national and regional level. Urban Risk thematic Platform in LAC and Asia Pacific (in AP is Urban risk associated to CC) Catalyze funding for adaptation action in Pacific region (SIDS) coordination with DRR focal points Ongoing course on Sustainable Local Development, DRR and CC (ILO/DELNET-ISDR) for LAC region practitioners 5