Mainstreaming Health into National Action plans of Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction People-centred, all-hazards, and multi-sectoral approach- One Health Chadia Wannous Towards a Safer World Network
Coherence and synergy The goal is to achieve risk-informed sustainable development Relevant global frameworks agreed in 2015 now time to implement to 2030 SDG Climate Change Urban Agenda Convention on Biological Diversity Disaster Risk Reduction Communicating linkages between extreme events, climate change and disasters and health
Integration of health into national action plans There is no comprehensive database of national DRR strategies and plans. Existing info on many countries, some of them are multi hazards and others are hazard specific. https://www.preventionweb.net/english/professional/policies/index.php?typid =1&stypid=2&cid=0&x=9&y=11 Since majority of disasters are weather and climate related, need to review inclusion of health into climate change adaption plans. Adaptation Plans and Strategies http://www4.unfccc.int/nap/news/pages/national_adaptation_plans.aspx There is also recent ongoing efforts to support countries integrate agriculture, including animal health, into CCA plans, Example of project by FAO and UNDP in 8 countries in Asia and Africa https://unfccc.int/files/adaptation/application/pdf/asia_6.1e_undpfao_integrating_agridulture_into_naps.pdf
Health in the Sendai Framework Great focus on health in Sendai Framework The absolute importance of preparedness and building resilient health systems The integration/mainstreaming DRM into the health sector at all levels The development of the capacity of health workers in understanding disaster risk and applying and implementing disaster risk management approaches in their health work.
The Bangkok Principles Promote systematic integration of health into national and sub-national disaster risk reduction policies and plans Stimulate people-centered public and private investment Enhance cooperation between health authorities and other relevant stakeholders to build resilient health systems Integrate disaster risk reduction into health education and training Incorporate disasterrelated mortality, morbidity and disability data Advocate for, and support cross-sectoral, transboundary collaboration Promote coherence and further development of local and national policies, legal frameworks, regulations, and institutional arrangements.
Health and DRR Project Accelerating Implementation of Sendai Framework in Ebola Affected Countries with Risk-Informed Health System (Liberia, Serra Leone and Guinea)
Objectives of the Project Aim to integrate health in DRR platform, plan and data through: Priority 1: Understanding Disaster Risk Develop a Disaster Loss Database to include health related losses aligned with Sendai Framework Record both cases and mortality caused by disasters including health emergencies Track the impact of disasters on the health sector Integrate Health Risk Assessments into the overall disaster risk assessment and risk profiling to inform development of comprehensive plans of action. Priority 2: Strengthening Disaster Risk Governance to Manage Disaster Risk Develop DRR strategies and plans including health considerations, aligned with national and Sendai Framework with targets, indicators and time frames. Strengthen DRR National Platforms and ensure health sector is integral component
Ongoing activities by countries Pakistan: Developing National Action Plan for Implementation of the Bangkok Principles on Health and DRR Aspects of Sendai Framework of Action Hazard & Risk Profile and Disaster Risk Management System in Pakistan Healthcare Challenges during Disasters and Need for Development of The National Action Plan Health Sector a Priority for Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Reduction (Opportunities in Creating Safer Health System) Key Interventions proposed for The National Action Plan under each of the Bangkok Principles From Planning to Implementation of National Action Plan ( implementation framework, governance, timeframe, resource mobilization, monitoring and implementation)
Ongoing activities by countries Thailand: proposal for an international training course on Health and DRR Philippines. Other countries.
Ongoing activities by agencies and partners WB, EchoHealth, OIE and CBD include DRR perspectives into the One Health Operational Framework, Biothreats reduction, and biodiversity linkages to health and address the impact of climate change on health. Other agencies.
Health in the SDG Monitoring UHC through the SDG
We need to continue working together to make our world safer and more secure. Dr. Chadia Wannous cwannous@yahoo.com