Have knowledge platforms helped in strengthening capacities of developing countries in sustainable development?

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1 Have knowledge platforms helped in strengthening capacities of developing countries in sustainable development? Jane E. Rovins Executive Director Beijing, China 1

2 Overall Losses ( ) (US$ bn) Overall losses (in 2011 values) Insured losses (in 2011 values) Trend overall losses Trend insured losses 2012 Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft, Geo Risks Research, NatCatSERVICE As at January

3 Impacts of Disasters Since Earth Summit 1992 (UNISDR)

4 Economic and Human Impacts last 12 years

5 Background Why, despite advances in the natural and social sciences of hazards and disasters, do losses continue to increase? How do we address the lack of sustainability in current disaster practices? 5

6 IRDR Science Plan Addressing the challenge of natural and human-induced environmental hazards An integrated approach to research on disaster risk through: an international, multidisciplinary (natural, health, engineering and social sciences, including socioeconomic analysis) collaborative research programme. 6

7 IRDR Objectives Characterization of hazards, vulnerability, and risk Understanding decision-making in the complex and changing risk contexts Reducing risk and curbing losses through knowledge-based actions 7

8 Cross-Cutting Themes Case Studies & Demonstration Projects Assessment, Data Management & Monitoring Capacity Building IRDR Objectives 8

9 IRDR & Capacity Building Capacity building aims to develop human skills and societal infrastructures within a community, nation or region in order to reduce the level of risk. ICSU (2008, p. 28) Science Plan for Integrated Research on Disaster Risk 9

10 Common Challenges Lack of interest and capacities for DRR Insufficient knowledge on disaster risks and vulnerabilities Neglected or deterred investments and planning for strengthening critical infrastructures Lack of long-term political commitment for DRR (regarding institutions, offices, and staff for programme implementation) Others - From Local Governments and Disaster Risk Reduction 10 Good Practices and Lessons Learned

11 Integrated Research at the Local Level Identify hazards Actions Local risk mapping Assessment of local physical/socioeconomic vulnerability Integrate DRR science in local land planning Strengthen physical infrastructure/critical facilities through use of science Application of science and technology Priorities 11

12 Integrated Research at the Local Level Actions Understand decisionmaking in economic, political, cultural, historical contexts Improve decisionmaking Identify relevant decision-making systems & interactions Advise local DRR coordination/communi cation Integrate decisionmaking science into local planning Enhance research networks on decisionmaking Priorities 12

13 Integrated Research at the Local Level Actions Vulnerability Assessments Effective approaches to risk reductions Develop data standards Improve risk/vulnerability mapping/modeling Build culture of prevention Priorities 13

14 Role of Integrated Science in Capacity Development Platform to bring together stakeholders for DRR knowledge and experience sharing Scientific resources for DRR programing and planning expertise, databases, knowledge, methodology, tools Facilitator of integrating science for DRR practices and actions Provider of integrated research and science DRR knowledge 14

15 Integrated Research Impacts on Capacity Building Shifted strategic approaches to understand risks, hazards and vulnerabilities Generate new knowledge, methods, and technology to manage disaster risks Enhanced capacity to address hazards Informed decisions and actions to reduce disaster impacts 15

16 IRDR Research Activities Forensic Investigation of Disasters (FORIN) Risk Interpretation and Action (RIA) Integrated Assessment of Disaster Risk Research Disaster Loss Data (DATA) Socio-Economic Research Activity (SERA) Inter-Asia Partnership (UNISDR) Social Vulnerability for Modeling (GEM, WWRP, others) 16

17 IRDR Activities ICoE/National IRDR Conference Community of Committees Young Scientist Workshop Practice FORIN case studies ENHANS Advanced Institutes Asia Latin America/Caribbean Coastal Cities at Risk(CCaR) workshop Cities at Risk (CAR) projects FORIN DATA 17

18 AMCDRR Commitments Research Promote and advance research on natural, social, engineering and technology aspects of disaster risk in an integrated environment and enhance team efforts in hazard and disaster risk research, building on existing research networks and initiatives, and integrating various stakeholder needs at all levels Integration Ensure that disaster risk research programmes and policies are integrated across disciplines, and contribute to enhancing policy-making and capacity building for reducing risk in the face of natural hazards Education Promote a holistic approach in natural hazards and disasters risk education and training by promoting integration of risk into various curricula

19 Commitments Awareness Raising Raise awareness of decision-makers and the public by promoting effective, integrated, demand-driven, evidence-based disaster risk initiatives and increased advocacy Global Standards Develop and coordinate globally standardized open source information, disaster loss and vulnerability data, event documentation and analysis procedures including standard scale of measuring risk and preparedness, guidelines and frameworks for integrated and effective disaster risk management Increase Funding Motivate funding sources (public, private, humanitarian, development, scientific, etc.) to allocate priority funding to address the urgent need for applied integrated research on disaster risks

20 Going Forward Develop IRDR network via ICoE, NC/ RC, and global partnerships Include stakeholders at ALL levels from ALL disciplines Identify and implement IRDR research projects with partners Promote IRDR methodology and tools as global standards Disseminate and publicize scientific outcomes of IRDR 20

21 IRDR Legacy An enhanced capacity around the world to address hazards and make informed decisions on actions to reduce their impacts. Societies to shift focus from response-recovery towards prevention-mitigation, building resilience and reducing risks, learning from experience and avoiding past mistakes.

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