United Nation International Strategy for Disaster Reduction

1. International Framework on Disaster
Chapter 2:Chapter 2:
Origin, basis and developing of the UNISDR from 1960
Prepared By:
Rajib Pokhrel, Ph.D.
rajibpokhrel@gmail.com

2. Course Objective
• Examine the international
institutional framework in
disasters
• Explain the United Nations
Strategy for Disaster Risk
Reduction (UNISDR)
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Reduction (UNISDR)
• Introduce the main disaster
databases
• Introduce and understand the
basic concepts on disaster risk
• Explain the concept and practice
of reducing disaster risks
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3. Learning Outcomes
• Know the fundamentals of disaster
risk reduction strategies and
methods
• Look for and obtain relevant
information on international and
national disaster risk strategies and
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national disaster risk strategies and
actions
• Comparative analysis of the different
databases
• Provide an overview to understand
and elaborate risk analysis reports
• Effectively communicate risk analysis
reports

4. Contents
1. Basic Concepts and Glossary on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)
2. Origin, basis and developing of the UNISDR from 1960
3. Hyogo Framework for Action 2005-2015 (HFA). Strategic and
systematic approach to reducing vulnerabilities and risks to
hazards, stressing on building the resilience of nations and
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hazards, stressing on building the resilience of nations and
communities to disasters.
– Why Hyogo? Priorities for action
– Expected Outcomes and Strategic Goals
– Implementation and Follow Up
– Gaps and improvement Opportunities

5. Contents
4. Sendai Framework for Action 2015-
2030.
– Purpose and Targets
– Guiding Principles
– Disaster Risk Reduction within
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– Disaster Risk Reduction within
Sustainable Developments Goal
– Indicators and Follow Up
– Global Summary Report 2017
– First monitoring results 2018 -not
released yet-

6. Contents
5. Global Assessment Reports 2009-2017.
– Purpose and results. Limitations
– Resources, practical applications
– Disaster Trends
– Contributing and Working Papers
– Country Profiles, Atlas 2017, Mobile Apps
6. UNISDR Initiative for Resilient Cities. Purpose. Practical Application of HFA
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6. UNISDR Initiative for Resilient Cities. Purpose. Practical Application of HFA
7. Disaster Databases: Approach, information sources, limitations, outcomes
understanding
– Global Databases: EMDAT, SIGMA, NATCAT, Uppsala Conflict Data Program
– Regional Databases: ADRC, DesInventar
– Early Information Systems and Geographical Apps: ReliefWeb, Preventionweb,
IRIN, GDACS
– New Approaches

7. Related References links
• EMDAT - https://www.emdat.be/
• SIGMA - https://www.swissre.com/institute/research/sigma-research.html
• Uppsala - https://ucdp.uu.se/
• Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction :
https://www.preventionweb.net/files/43291_sendaiframeworkfordrren.pdf
• Sendai Framework Data Readiness Review:
https://www.unisdr.org/files/53080_entrybgpaperglobalsummaryreportdisa.pdf
• Technical Guidance of UNISDR: https://www.preventionweb.net/files/54970_techguidancefdigitalhr.pdf
• Global Assessment Report 2015 :
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• Global Assessment Report 2015 :
https://www.preventionweb.net/english/hyogo/gar/2015/en/home/index.html
• GAR Atlas 2017: https://risk.preventionweb.net/capraviewer/main.jsp?countrycode=g15

8. Origin, basis and developing of the UNISDR from 1960
Origin / Basis: The United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR)
was established to support and coordinate with governments and organizations that
building resilient communities.
Milestones in the History of Disaster Risk Reduction
During the 1960s: Major focuses on Buyin-Zara earthquake struck (Iran - 1962)
Earthquake at Skoplje, Yugoslavia (1963)
Hurricane Struck at Cuba (1963), etc. (Flora based through the Caribbean)
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Hurricane Struck at Cuba (1963), etc. (Flora based through the Caribbean)
1970 – 1986: Assistance in cases of natural disaster
1990 – 1999 : The International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction
2000 – 2007 : Disasters, Vulnerability, and the ISDR (International Strategy for Disaster Risk
Reduction)
Recently, it focuses on Resilience and sustainable societies.
Theme of Global Platform 2019 (Geneva) will be Resilience Dividend: Towards Sustainable
and Inclusive Societies.

9. During the 1960s, the UN/GA adopted measures regarding severe disasters

10. 1970 – 1986: Assistance in cases of natural disaster

13. 1990 – 1999: The International Decade for natural Disaster Reduction

15. 1997 – 2000: Taking into account that the El Niño Southern Oscillation Phenomenon,
commonly known as "El Niño", has had an acute impact in several regions of the world,
with particular severity and frequency in the coastal countries of the Pacific Ocean, the
GA in its resolutions 52/200, 53/185, 54/220, 55/197, invites the States involved in the
Decade to participate in its activities including those related to international cooperation
to reduce the impact of the El Niño phenomenon.

16. The IDNDR Programme Forum – 1999
As the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction (IDNDR) concludes, the
international community is increasingly aware that natural disasters are a major threat
to social and economic stability and that disaster prevention is the main long-term
solution to this threat. The biggest challenge of the Decade lies, therefore, in the
creation of a global culture of prevention. It is in this context that the IDNDR
Secretariat in the United Nations has organized the IDNDR Programme Forum 1999
within the closing event of the Decade.

17. 2000 – 2007: Disasters, Vulnerability, and the ISDR

23. Partner Networks
• Global Network of Civil Society Organizations for Disaster Reduction
• Global Media Network on Disaster Risk Reduction
• Towards a Global partnership of Universities, Academic Institutions
and Research Organizations for Disaster Risk Reduction
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and Research Organizations for Disaster Risk Reduction
• Local Government Alliance for Disaster Risk Reduction
https://www.unisdr.org/2008/partner-netw/ngos/rd-ngo-eng.htm

24. UN Resolutions and Reports
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Source: https://www.unisdr.org/we/inform/resolutions-reports?p=1#p

25. References
[1] https://www.ifrc.org/en/what-we-do/disaster.../about-disasters/what-is-
a-disaster/
[2] Dr. Walter Hays, Global Alliance For Disaster Reduction
[3] https://www.unisdr.org/we/inform/resolutions-reports?p=1#p
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Watch the movie related to disaster (The day after tomorrow):
https://youtu.be/46odjCE-q-A