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- Summary:
- This document is an overview of progress towards the implementation of the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (ISDR). It considers disaster and disaster risk trends, along with coordination, guidance, and resourcing developments within the ISDR system to address these trends. The first section of the document examines alarming global disaster and disaster risk trends, particularly emphasizing the rapid rise over recent years in the number of hydro-meteorological disasters, particular floods and storms. The second section focuses primarily on the various measures to reduce vulnerability to severe climate-related hazards. The third section assesses progress made in implementing the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA), highlighting key events and developments at the national, regional, and international levels. It is noted that while several regional organizations have adopted resolutions and realigned their disaster risk management (DRM) strategies in support of the HFA, at the national level, further investments in the realm of disaster risk reduction (DRR) are needed. At the international level, the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery, a partnership between the World Bank and the ISDR, has contributed to the scaling-up of the World Bank’s own commitment to mainstreaming DRR into poverty reduction strategies and climate change adaptation (CCA). Nevertheless, despite some progress towards implementing the HFA, the magnitude of resources available for DRR falls well short of that required to ensure that the resilience of nations and communities is secured. In the first annex, the report provides further information on current progress towards HFA implementation at national, regional, and international levels, with suggested priorities for further action. The second annex deals with international cooperation to reduce the impact of the El Nino phenomenon. Despite the increased commitments by governments and other stakeholders, many countries are still not on track to achieve the goals set by the HFA. Four key recommendations are proposed: (i) accelerate the implementation of the HFA through ISDR mechanisms, (ii) ensure synergy between CCA and DRR, (iii) invest in DRR, and (iv) strengthen funding arrangements for the ISDR. ( English )
- Subject:
- General Risk Reduction ( English )
- Citation/Reference:
- (2008). Implementation of the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction. United Nations.
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- Source Institution:
- Florida International University
- Rights Management:
- Refer to main document/publisher for use rights.
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- FI13042620
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