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Consultation Process Involving Governments and Agencies prior to Adaption of HFA

This keynote presentation by Marco Ferrari, former chair of the HFA drafting group, discusses the consultation process involving governments and agencies prior to the adaption of HFA. It highlights the joint efforts by governments, Inter-Agency-Task Force organizations, and agencies, and emphasizes the importance of broad consensus and ownership in disaster reduction. The presentation also outlines the objectives, priorities for action, and results of the World Conference on Disaster Reduction and the Yokohama Conference, as well as the UN General Assembly resolution 58/214. The key message is the need for increased international profile on DRR, integration of DRR into development, and strengthened local and national capacities.

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Consultation Process Involving Governments and Agencies prior to Adaption of HFA

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  1. Consultation Process Involving Governments and Agencies prior to Adaption of HFA Expert Meeting 26-28 November 2007, WMO Geneva Keynote Presentation Marco Ferrari (former chair of the HFA drafting group) 26-28 November 2007, WMO Headquarters Geneva

  2. 4000 Delegates / 168 Countries Sharing of experience Great media attention World Conference on Disaster Reduction 18-22 January 2005 Kobe, Japan

  3. Joint effort by governments, Inter-Agency-Task Force organizations and agencies, ISDR secretariat Broad consensus and ownership Roadmap – a culture of prevention and DRR International community's commitment Results

  4. Great Hanshin-Kobe earthquake 1995 Context • Yokohama Conference 1994 • Actual disasters Unfavourable trends

  5. Priorities for Action • Governance • Risk identification • Knowledge management and education • Reducing underlying risk factors • Preparedness for effective response and recovery

  6. Objectives • Increased international profile on DRR • Integration of DRR into development • Strengthened local and national capacities

  7. Objectives UN GA resolution 58/214 • Review Yokohama Strategy and PoA • WSSD Plan of Implementation 2002 • Knowledge sharing • Awareness rising

  8. Drafting Process • 2 main documents:

  9. Unresolved issues before WCDR - Definitions and scope of hazards - Linking DRR and climate change - Finances - Related intergovernmental processes - Regional responsibilities (transboundary) - Targets and indicators clear answer during conference

  10. Final wording Consensual compromise Critique: Lack of clear declarations, obligations and measurable aims But: Long term perspective, not just another Tsunami conference  International community agrees to cooperate

  11. "Message from Kobe" • Primary responsibility for protecting peoples lies with the states • Favourable political conditions are essential • Assessment of risks in any planning • DRR contributes to sustainable development and poverty alleviation • Available knowledge and capability has to be used

  12. 6. For Sustainability of efforts consider, balance and integrate the main aspects: "Message from Kobe" economic aspects environmental aspects social aspects / safety

  13. 7. Address the mechanism of the disaster cycle "Message from Kobe" response mitigation recovery

  14. 8. Work within partnership "Message from Kobe" Authorities / regional organisations population private sector insurance international organisations/ NGOs scientific community financial institutions

  15. Success of HFA will depend on • Commitment of stakeholders,in particular UN-agencies (incl. WMO) • ISDR mechanism • Linkage between science community and practitioners • Association of the population

  16. Thank You

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