Reducing the risk of disasters and climate variability in the Pacific Islands
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Title:
Reducing the risk of disasters and climate variability in the Pacific Islands Papua New Guinea country assessment
Creator:
Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR)
The World Bank
Disaster Risk Reduction Program, Florida International University (DRR/FIU) ( summary contributor )
Place of Publication:
Washington, D.C.
Publisher:
The World Bank
Publication Date:
Copyright Date:
2009
Language:
English

Subjects

Subjects / Keywords:
Emergency management -- Papua New Guinea ( lcshac )
Natural hazards and disasters -- Papua New Guinea ( lcshac )
Climate change -- Papua New Guinea
Genre:
non-fiction ( marcgt )
Spatial Coverage:
Oceania -- Papua New Guinea

Notes

Summary:
This report evaluates the hazard vulnerability and disaster preparedness of Papua New Guinea using the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA). While the assessment acknowledges a breadth of historical data, it notes a paucity of recent data and analytical tools. As a result, the country’s high degree of hazard vulnerability has not resulted in comprehensive risk awareness. Its response apparatus is deficient, as well. Papua New Guinea’s National Disaster Center is not government-supported and has little impact on policy decisions. This minor role is not consistent with existing expectations that it meet the demands of a vulnerable population. The National Agriculture Research Institute and the National Fisheries Authority are in similar situations. Though they receive some NGO support, they lack sufficient capacity to reach their respective Millennium Development Goals. Lack of government commitment has prevented substantive improvements to Papua New Guinea’s disaster preparedness capabilities. However, as a result of the recent increase in the number of catastrophic events, government support has been growing, and the Prime Minister is actively supporting disaster management programs. This development is crucial, as the assessment team emphasizes the importance of a domestic champion to sustain the long-term capacity development initiatives required to build and sustain an effective disaster-management infrastructure. The assessment finds Papua New Guinea insufficiently prepared for the variety of hazards it faces. It describes weakness in several areas, such as the absence of current data, lack of analytical tools, an underdeveloped decision-making apparatus, and minimal government support. The report concludes with a priority list of actionable items for stakeholders. ( English )
Subject:
Disasaters and Climate Variability ( English )
Scope and Content:
Introduction p. 4; Country Context p. 7; Key Country Findings p. 9; Detailed Country Assessment p. 12; Earthquake and other hazard impact in PNG p. 12; Legislation and institutional framework p. 13; Coordination among government agencies p. 15; Coordination among donors and key stakeholders p. 16; Planning, budgeting, and allocating p. 16; Vulnerability and risk assessments p. 21; Mainstreaming into planning, policy, legislation, and regulations p. 22; Monitoring and evaluation p. 23; Awareness raising and capacity building p. 23; Implementation of actual risk-reducing measures p. 24; Opportunities for Investment p. 27; Annex A. Proposals for Support in PNG p. 29; References and Select Bibliography p. 35; Tables and Figures: Table 1. Summary of Key Gaps and Opportunities for DRR and CCA in PNG p. 11; Figure 2. Exposure to Earthquake p. 12; Figure 3. Potentially Impacted % of Population at Volcanic Risk p. 18 ( English )
Citation/Reference:
(2009?). Reducing the risk of disasters and climate variability in the Pacific Islands: Papua New Guinea country assessment. Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR), the World Bank, South Pacific Applied Geoscience Commission (SOPAC).

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Source Institution:
Florida International University
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FI13042503

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