The global alliance for disaster risk reduction
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Title:
The global alliance for disaster risk reduction building safer, resilient communities
Creator:
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
Disaster Risk Reduction Program, Florida International University (DRR/FIU) ( summary contributor )
Place of Publication:
Geneva, Switzerland
Publisher:
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
Publication Date:
Copyright Date:
2007
Language:
English

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Subjects / Keywords:
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies ( lcshac )
Risk management ( lcshac )
Emergency management ( lcshac )
Hazard mitigation ( lcshac )
Genre:
non-fiction ( marcgt )

Notes

Summary:
In this publication, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) calls for a global alliance for the implementation of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), emphasizing that while disasters are not entirely preventable, reducing disaster risks and the impact of disasters on communities is a great first step in that direction. While praising the virtues of disaster preparedness, the IFRC points out its various limitations in terms of being useful but insufficient, identifying DRR as a more efficient and cost-effective way to address the issue of disaster. Any investment in DRR is a positive gain towards reducing the future likelihood of disaster as compared to disaster response and recovery, which is simply reactive. “A dollar invested in disaster risk reduction can save two to ten dollars in disaster response and recovery costs” (p. 1). The goal of the global alliance, according to the IFRC, is to reinforce its work towards diminishing disaster risks within the most vulnerable communities where National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies function. The IFRC’s methodology for shifting its orientation from disaster preparedness to DRR entails three important steps: (1) redirecting national and local institutions toward DRR goals; (2) supporting communities in their capacity to identify and reduce disaster risks; and (3) incorporating disaster risk reduction measures into a comprehensive disaster response management approach. The Hyogo Framework for Action is a central reference for the IFRC’s change from a narrow focus on preparedness towards a more proactive and comprehensive approach to the threat of disaster, DRR. By using this framework, the IFRC expects that: a) disaster risk reduction will be made a priority at both national and local levels; b) disaster risk assessments will be conducted on a regular basis; c) information and education is used to build national and community resilience for DRR; d) risk factors will be targeted for reduction; and e) disaster preparedness at both national and local levels will be reinforced. ( English )
Subject:
General Risk Reduction ( English )
Citation/Reference:
(2007). The global alliance for disaster risk reduction: building safer, resilient communities. International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).

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Source Institution:
Florida International University
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Resource Identifier:
FI13042602

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