This document summarizes a UNESCO project on building codes and disaster risk reduction. It discusses the objectives of the project to raise awareness of policymakers in earthquake-prone countries. It also analyzes questionnaires received from 31 countries on their building legislation, codes, and retrofitting policies. Key findings include that Central/South American countries have adopted a wide range of policies while Asian countries' policies are less balanced. The document concludes with recommendations for holistic, cross-border approaches and continuous improvement of building safety systems.
The document discusses the use of geomatics tools to help manage natural disaster risks in Europe. It describes how geomatics allows decision makers to integrate various types of territorial data, like infrastructure maps, zoning plans, and flood risk zones, to help support decisions. The document also discusses several European Union directives and initiatives aimed at improving risk management, such as INSPIRE, which establishes guidelines for spatial data infrastructures.
Locate17 and ISDE10 Keynote_S Ramage GEO April 2017Steven Ramage
The document discusses the Group on Earth Observations (GEO), an intergovernmental body that promotes open Earth observation data. It notes that GEO has over 100 participating national governments and organizations. It highlights how GEO's open data policy increased available Earth observation data scenes from 53 per day to over 5,700 per day, providing an estimated $2.1 billion in annual economic benefits globally. GEO works to support issues like disaster resilience, climate change, and sustainable development through its initiatives and use of Earth observation data. The document outlines GEO's activities, partnerships, and upcoming projects and events to further its mission.
This document provides information about the Gi4DM 2018 conference in Istanbul, Turkey. It includes the final programme which focuses on reducing vulnerability through mitigation and adaptation efforts, coordinating globally, and supporting advances in geoinformation. Key takeaways encourage participation in GEO initiatives, highlight open Earth observation data resources, working with national GEO organizations, and attending upcoming GEO events. The document also provides an overview of GEO's work in areas like disasters, climate change, and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Is Space technology contributing enough to Disaster Risk Reduction?UN-SPIDER
The role of Space technologies in disaster risk reduction and the implementation of the Hyogo framework for action. Presentation by UN-SPIDER expert Shirish Ravan on 8 May 2014 during the International Symposium of Integrated Disaster Risk Governance in Beijing.
The document summarizes the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), an agency of the United Nations focused on weather, climate and water. It has 191 member countries and runs 10 scientific programs through a secretariat and technical commissions. It also describes the Integrated Drought Management Programme (IDMP), a joint initiative of WMO and the Global Water Partnership launched in 2013 to support drought policy implementation. The IDMP takes a proactive, collaborative approach including knowledge sharing, capacity building and demonstration projects.
Investing in infrastructure: Costs, benefits and effectiveness of disaster risk reduction measures.
Presentation made by:
José Oliveira
Deputy Director for Prevention and Risk Management
National Authority for Emergency and Civil Protection
PORTUGAL
Risk sensitive spatial planning in global south Mwenje Emmanuel
This document discusses urban planning and climate change adaptation. It provides an overview of conventional urban planning processes and discusses how they have not traditionally focused on climate change impacts. It then outlines how urban planning can help with spatial adaptation by modifying planning frameworks and guidelines. The document also presents examples from Ethekwini Municipality in South Africa and Kathmandu Valley in Nepal to show how mainstreaming climate risk adaptation into urban planning processes. It evaluates the urban planning of Ethekwini Municipality and Kigali City based on phases of a risk-sensitive urban planning approach and identifies critical barriers to mainstreaming in national contexts.
The United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) will take place 20-
22 June 2012, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A series of global and regional preparatory meetings will take place over
2010-2012 in the run up to the conference. Alongside governments, there are nine Major Groups (civil society
stakeholder groups) that will participate in this process. ICSU is co-organising partner for the Scientific and Technological Community Major Group, with the World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO).
The document discusses the use of geomatics tools to help manage natural disaster risks in Europe. It describes how geomatics allows decision makers to integrate various types of territorial data, like infrastructure maps, zoning plans, and flood risk zones, to help support decisions. The document also discusses several European Union directives and initiatives aimed at improving risk management, such as INSPIRE, which establishes guidelines for spatial data infrastructures.
Locate17 and ISDE10 Keynote_S Ramage GEO April 2017Steven Ramage
The document discusses the Group on Earth Observations (GEO), an intergovernmental body that promotes open Earth observation data. It notes that GEO has over 100 participating national governments and organizations. It highlights how GEO's open data policy increased available Earth observation data scenes from 53 per day to over 5,700 per day, providing an estimated $2.1 billion in annual economic benefits globally. GEO works to support issues like disaster resilience, climate change, and sustainable development through its initiatives and use of Earth observation data. The document outlines GEO's activities, partnerships, and upcoming projects and events to further its mission.
This document provides information about the Gi4DM 2018 conference in Istanbul, Turkey. It includes the final programme which focuses on reducing vulnerability through mitigation and adaptation efforts, coordinating globally, and supporting advances in geoinformation. Key takeaways encourage participation in GEO initiatives, highlight open Earth observation data resources, working with national GEO organizations, and attending upcoming GEO events. The document also provides an overview of GEO's work in areas like disasters, climate change, and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Is Space technology contributing enough to Disaster Risk Reduction?UN-SPIDER
The role of Space technologies in disaster risk reduction and the implementation of the Hyogo framework for action. Presentation by UN-SPIDER expert Shirish Ravan on 8 May 2014 during the International Symposium of Integrated Disaster Risk Governance in Beijing.
The document summarizes the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), an agency of the United Nations focused on weather, climate and water. It has 191 member countries and runs 10 scientific programs through a secretariat and technical commissions. It also describes the Integrated Drought Management Programme (IDMP), a joint initiative of WMO and the Global Water Partnership launched in 2013 to support drought policy implementation. The IDMP takes a proactive, collaborative approach including knowledge sharing, capacity building and demonstration projects.
Investing in infrastructure: Costs, benefits and effectiveness of disaster risk reduction measures.
Presentation made by:
José Oliveira
Deputy Director for Prevention and Risk Management
National Authority for Emergency and Civil Protection
PORTUGAL
Risk sensitive spatial planning in global south Mwenje Emmanuel
This document discusses urban planning and climate change adaptation. It provides an overview of conventional urban planning processes and discusses how they have not traditionally focused on climate change impacts. It then outlines how urban planning can help with spatial adaptation by modifying planning frameworks and guidelines. The document also presents examples from Ethekwini Municipality in South Africa and Kathmandu Valley in Nepal to show how mainstreaming climate risk adaptation into urban planning processes. It evaluates the urban planning of Ethekwini Municipality and Kigali City based on phases of a risk-sensitive urban planning approach and identifies critical barriers to mainstreaming in national contexts.
The United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) will take place 20-
22 June 2012, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A series of global and regional preparatory meetings will take place over
2010-2012 in the run up to the conference. Alongside governments, there are nine Major Groups (civil society
stakeholder groups) that will participate in this process. ICSU is co-organising partner for the Scientific and Technological Community Major Group, with the World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO).
Dutch practice in the context of CBAs and CEAs for FRMOECD Governance
Investing in infrastructure: Costs, benefits and effectiveness of disaster risk reduction measures.
Presentation made by:
Jarl Kind & Cees van de Guchte (Deltares)
Findings of the inception report, proposed work plan in Climate Resilience (P3)climasouth
The document provides an assessment of climate resilience indicators across several areas for an unnamed country. It finds that while climate observation networks are acceptable, data management and sharing of both climate and socioeconomic data is limited. Vulnerability assessments have been conducted at the national level but need updating, and sectoral assessments are lacking comprehensiveness. The country has a vision for adaptation but its strategy is still being developed and sectoral strategies are limited. Access to climate finance is very limited due to low awareness and capacities. Overall, the assessment finds the country has potential but needs to strengthen data sharing, assessments, strategies, awareness and access to finance to improve climate resilience.
Global Atlas for Renewable Energy - application to MauritaniaIRENA Global Atlas
One of the key activities in IRENA is the development of renewable readiness assessments (RRAs). An RRA is a holistic assessment of conditions for renewable energy deployment in a country, and the actions necessary to further improve these conditions. An RRA is a rapid assessment of how a country can increase readiness and overcome the main barriers to the deployment of renewable energy technologies. It covers all services (transport, heat, electricity and motive power), and sources of renewable energy, with countries selecting those of relevance. The RRA comprises a process and a methodology that includes completing a set of templates and a final report. On the occasion of the RRA Mauritania, the Global Atlas was presented, as a potential supplier of data, data infrstructure and education for zoning renewable energy hotspots.
The document discusses trends in Earth observation (EO) in Canada and the Canadian Space Agency's role. It outlines how EO is important for Canada given its geography. The agency focuses on sovereignty, safety, environment, climate and resource monitoring. It develops EO missions like RADARSAT and promotes using EO data. Looking ahead, EO will help with national priorities and Canada will lead in technologies while cooperating internationally.
The document discusses the political consequences of sustainable development principles at local and regional levels. It notes that sustainable development strategies need to balance economic, social, and environmental interests through comprehensive policies. However, implementation of these strategies faces challenges like a lack of understanding of sustainable development concepts, limited integrated applications across regions, and the need for more education to support adoption.
The document summarizes several European Space Agency (ESA) and European Union (EU) projects related to using Earth observation (EO) data and technologies to support sustainable development in Africa. It discusses projects focused on areas like coastal and marine monitoring, natural resource management, disaster response, forestry, and more. Many projects aim to build capacity for using EO data in Africa and facilitate information sharing between European and African organizations. They involve partnerships between groups in Europe and various countries in Africa.
Civic Engagement via En-ROADS Simulation/Game and EOfactory PlatformFarhan Helmy
My thoughts and the ongoing activities in using En-ROADS simulation and EOfactory platform as a tools ciivic engagement, particularly on natural resources, environment and climate change,
Political consequences of sustainable development principles on local and re...NaturNetPlus
The document discusses the political consequences of sustainable development principles at local and regional levels. It notes that sustainable development strategies need to balance economic, social, and environmental interests through comprehensive policies. However, implementation of these strategies faces challenges like a lack of understanding of sustainable development concepts, limited integrated applications across regions, and the need for more education to support adoption.
OECD EU Expert Meeting on Disaster Loss Data, 26-28 October 2016OECD Governance
This expert meeting was organised jointly by the European Commission, the OECD and the project PLACARD. For more information see www.oecd.org/gov/risk/joint-expert-meeting-on-disaster-loss-data.htm
Progresses on the Global Solar and Wind Atlas, Data Quality Information Frame...IRENA Global Atlas
Progresses on the Global Solar and Wind Atlas, Data Quality Information Framework and concept for the Global Renewable Energy Atlas.
A presentation by Nicolas Fichaux (IRENA) during the Global Atlas side event which held at the World Future Energy Summit in 2014
Plenary talk on examples of global GEO activities relevant to UN-GGIM regarding the Sendai Framework, Paris Agreement and the United Nations 2030 Agenda
Background information,
Municipal solid waste management in Jordan,
Legal and Institutional Framework ,
and progress in this sector.
"واقع إدارة النفايات الصلبة في الاردن "
International Norms in Disaster Risk Reduction by Roberto Aponte Toro, Univer...Madhukar Sanap
The document discusses the evolution of international frameworks and agreements related to disaster risk reduction and management. It outlines key frameworks and agreements over time, including:
1) The International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction from 1989-1999 which promoted disaster reduction efforts.
2) The 1994 Yokohama Strategy and Plan of Action which emphasized socio-economic aspects of disaster prevention.
3) The 2000 International Strategy for Disaster Reduction which increased commitment to reducing disaster risks and linking these efforts to sustainable development.
4) The 2005 Hyogo Framework for Action which laid out strategic goals and priorities for disaster risk reduction from 2005-2015.
The GEOSS is a social and software ecosystem connecting a large array of observing systems, data systems and processing services to strengthen monitoring of the state of the Earth. It facilitates data and information accessibility and interoperability to support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) agenda and the Disaster Risk Reduction.
https://www.geoportal.org/about
This document discusses the establishment of the International Society for Integrated Disaster Risk Management (IDRiM Society). It summarizes a decade of conferences on Integrated Disaster Risk Management hosted by IIASA and DPRI. The document outlines the objectives of the IDRiM Society to promote interdisciplinary research, knowledge transfer, and the concept of integrated disaster risk management. It also summarizes activities like research meetings, publishing an academic journal, and fostering knowledge exchange to reduce disaster risks.
ICT for Disaster Risk Management-Managing Disaster Information-Global Risk Id...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
The document discusses managing disaster information to support disaster risk reduction efforts. It outlines how establishing national disaster observatories can systematically collect, analyze, and disseminate disaster data to various stakeholders. This information can then be used to inform national disaster risk reduction strategies, risk assessments, and development decisions by providing evidence of hazards, vulnerabilities, and impacts. The document advocates for integrating disaster data into policy and planning to promote more effective disaster risk management.
A Global Horizon Scanning System and NATO workshop: Inentification of Potenti...Jerome Glenn
The document summarizes the activities of The Millennium Project, including its global horizon scanning system with 60 nodes, the NATO workshop on identifying potential terrorists, and emerging counter-terrorism strategies. It discusses The Millennium Project's methods such as environmental scanning, real-time Delphi exercises, scenarios, and the State of the Future Index. The NATO workshop highlighted threats from future technologies such as autonomous weapons and synthetic biology, as well as potential pre-event detection strategies. Collective intelligence systems were proposed to anticipate interactions among technologies and their security impacts.
The document summarizes the findings of a survey conducted by the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) on natural hazard and technological accident (Natech) risk reduction practices in OECD member countries. The survey found that while regulations exist to address some natural hazards for chemical facilities, Natech risks are not fully considered. It identifies gaps and needs for improving guidelines, risk assessment methods, emergency planning and information sharing to strengthen Natech risk reduction. Recommendations include developing best practices, risk maps, and providing guidance, training and resources to address Natech risks more comprehensively.
Dutch practice in the context of CBAs and CEAs for FRMOECD Governance
Investing in infrastructure: Costs, benefits and effectiveness of disaster risk reduction measures.
Presentation made by:
Jarl Kind & Cees van de Guchte (Deltares)
Findings of the inception report, proposed work plan in Climate Resilience (P3)climasouth
The document provides an assessment of climate resilience indicators across several areas for an unnamed country. It finds that while climate observation networks are acceptable, data management and sharing of both climate and socioeconomic data is limited. Vulnerability assessments have been conducted at the national level but need updating, and sectoral assessments are lacking comprehensiveness. The country has a vision for adaptation but its strategy is still being developed and sectoral strategies are limited. Access to climate finance is very limited due to low awareness and capacities. Overall, the assessment finds the country has potential but needs to strengthen data sharing, assessments, strategies, awareness and access to finance to improve climate resilience.
Global Atlas for Renewable Energy - application to MauritaniaIRENA Global Atlas
One of the key activities in IRENA is the development of renewable readiness assessments (RRAs). An RRA is a holistic assessment of conditions for renewable energy deployment in a country, and the actions necessary to further improve these conditions. An RRA is a rapid assessment of how a country can increase readiness and overcome the main barriers to the deployment of renewable energy technologies. It covers all services (transport, heat, electricity and motive power), and sources of renewable energy, with countries selecting those of relevance. The RRA comprises a process and a methodology that includes completing a set of templates and a final report. On the occasion of the RRA Mauritania, the Global Atlas was presented, as a potential supplier of data, data infrstructure and education for zoning renewable energy hotspots.
The document discusses trends in Earth observation (EO) in Canada and the Canadian Space Agency's role. It outlines how EO is important for Canada given its geography. The agency focuses on sovereignty, safety, environment, climate and resource monitoring. It develops EO missions like RADARSAT and promotes using EO data. Looking ahead, EO will help with national priorities and Canada will lead in technologies while cooperating internationally.
The document discusses the political consequences of sustainable development principles at local and regional levels. It notes that sustainable development strategies need to balance economic, social, and environmental interests through comprehensive policies. However, implementation of these strategies faces challenges like a lack of understanding of sustainable development concepts, limited integrated applications across regions, and the need for more education to support adoption.
The document summarizes several European Space Agency (ESA) and European Union (EU) projects related to using Earth observation (EO) data and technologies to support sustainable development in Africa. It discusses projects focused on areas like coastal and marine monitoring, natural resource management, disaster response, forestry, and more. Many projects aim to build capacity for using EO data in Africa and facilitate information sharing between European and African organizations. They involve partnerships between groups in Europe and various countries in Africa.
Civic Engagement via En-ROADS Simulation/Game and EOfactory PlatformFarhan Helmy
My thoughts and the ongoing activities in using En-ROADS simulation and EOfactory platform as a tools ciivic engagement, particularly on natural resources, environment and climate change,
Political consequences of sustainable development principles on local and re...NaturNetPlus
The document discusses the political consequences of sustainable development principles at local and regional levels. It notes that sustainable development strategies need to balance economic, social, and environmental interests through comprehensive policies. However, implementation of these strategies faces challenges like a lack of understanding of sustainable development concepts, limited integrated applications across regions, and the need for more education to support adoption.
OECD EU Expert Meeting on Disaster Loss Data, 26-28 October 2016OECD Governance
This expert meeting was organised jointly by the European Commission, the OECD and the project PLACARD. For more information see www.oecd.org/gov/risk/joint-expert-meeting-on-disaster-loss-data.htm
Progresses on the Global Solar and Wind Atlas, Data Quality Information Frame...IRENA Global Atlas
Progresses on the Global Solar and Wind Atlas, Data Quality Information Framework and concept for the Global Renewable Energy Atlas.
A presentation by Nicolas Fichaux (IRENA) during the Global Atlas side event which held at the World Future Energy Summit in 2014
Plenary talk on examples of global GEO activities relevant to UN-GGIM regarding the Sendai Framework, Paris Agreement and the United Nations 2030 Agenda
Background information,
Municipal solid waste management in Jordan,
Legal and Institutional Framework ,
and progress in this sector.
"واقع إدارة النفايات الصلبة في الاردن "
International Norms in Disaster Risk Reduction by Roberto Aponte Toro, Univer...Madhukar Sanap
The document discusses the evolution of international frameworks and agreements related to disaster risk reduction and management. It outlines key frameworks and agreements over time, including:
1) The International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction from 1989-1999 which promoted disaster reduction efforts.
2) The 1994 Yokohama Strategy and Plan of Action which emphasized socio-economic aspects of disaster prevention.
3) The 2000 International Strategy for Disaster Reduction which increased commitment to reducing disaster risks and linking these efforts to sustainable development.
4) The 2005 Hyogo Framework for Action which laid out strategic goals and priorities for disaster risk reduction from 2005-2015.
The GEOSS is a social and software ecosystem connecting a large array of observing systems, data systems and processing services to strengthen monitoring of the state of the Earth. It facilitates data and information accessibility and interoperability to support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) agenda and the Disaster Risk Reduction.
https://www.geoportal.org/about
This document discusses the establishment of the International Society for Integrated Disaster Risk Management (IDRiM Society). It summarizes a decade of conferences on Integrated Disaster Risk Management hosted by IIASA and DPRI. The document outlines the objectives of the IDRiM Society to promote interdisciplinary research, knowledge transfer, and the concept of integrated disaster risk management. It also summarizes activities like research meetings, publishing an academic journal, and fostering knowledge exchange to reduce disaster risks.
ICT for Disaster Risk Management-Managing Disaster Information-Global Risk Id...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
The document discusses managing disaster information to support disaster risk reduction efforts. It outlines how establishing national disaster observatories can systematically collect, analyze, and disseminate disaster data to various stakeholders. This information can then be used to inform national disaster risk reduction strategies, risk assessments, and development decisions by providing evidence of hazards, vulnerabilities, and impacts. The document advocates for integrating disaster data into policy and planning to promote more effective disaster risk management.
A Global Horizon Scanning System and NATO workshop: Inentification of Potenti...Jerome Glenn
The document summarizes the activities of The Millennium Project, including its global horizon scanning system with 60 nodes, the NATO workshop on identifying potential terrorists, and emerging counter-terrorism strategies. It discusses The Millennium Project's methods such as environmental scanning, real-time Delphi exercises, scenarios, and the State of the Future Index. The NATO workshop highlighted threats from future technologies such as autonomous weapons and synthetic biology, as well as potential pre-event detection strategies. Collective intelligence systems were proposed to anticipate interactions among technologies and their security impacts.
The document summarizes the findings of a survey conducted by the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) on natural hazard and technological accident (Natech) risk reduction practices in OECD member countries. The survey found that while regulations exist to address some natural hazards for chemical facilities, Natech risks are not fully considered. It identifies gaps and needs for improving guidelines, risk assessment methods, emergency planning and information sharing to strengthen Natech risk reduction. Recommendations include developing best practices, risk maps, and providing guidance, training and resources to address Natech risks more comprehensively.
International Decades for Natural Disaster Reduction ( IDNDR )Jemishkumar Parmar
The document discusses the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction (IDNDR) which was designated by the UN General Assembly in the 1990s. The IDNDR aimed to reduce loss of life, property destruction, and social/economic impacts from natural disasters. A secretariat was established in Geneva to support IDNDR activities like the RADIUS project on earthquake disaster mitigation. After IDNDR, India established a National Committee on Disaster Management and shifted focus to proactive prevention, preparedness and mitigation instead of reactive responses. Insurance industries can support IDNDR through activities like disaster mapping and assessing loss potentials.
Turning Black into Green - Incorporating DRR into Social and Economic Develop...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
The document discusses Nepal's priorities for disaster risk reduction as outlined in its National Strategy for Disaster Risk Management. The strategy identifies 5 priority actions and 29 strategic activities, including making DRR a national priority, strengthening early warning systems, improving knowledge management, reducing risk factors, and enhancing emergency preparedness and response. It also outlines Nepal's institutional framework for DRR and proposes new structures like a National Council for Disaster Management to coordinate efforts. The Nepal Risk Reduction Consortium was formed in 2009 to coordinate $131 million across 5 programs supporting the national strategy.
Call for Papers (Extended Abstracts): 5th International Conference of the UNE...Graciela Mariani
The Second call for Papers (Extended Abstracts) for the 5th International Conference of the UNESCO Chair in Technologies for Development has been officially launched.
Tech4Dev 2018, gives you an opportunity to:
Ø Present your research at a unique multidisciplinary Conference focused on innovative technology for social impact in the Global South.
Ø Network across disciplines and fields of technology, to promote the development, deployment, adaptation, and scaling of new solutions for the Global South.
Ø Identify opportunities for collaboration with diverse stakeholders – academics, students, engineers, entrepreneurs, policymakers, practitioners, and social scientists- interested in technological innovation in the Global South.
Ø Participate in the fabulous social event of the conference that will take place in the Lavaux Vineyards, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Ø Build capacity among students and young professionals to engage in multidisciplinary problem solving for social impact.
Tech4Dev 2018 invites researchers, students, practitioners, industry or anyone interested in critical issues in Technologies for Development to submit proposals for Papers (Extended Abstracts). Submissions should emphasize the value of technological innovation while also acknowledging the limits of technology in generating inclusive social and economic development.
Further information, templates and material can be found on the conference website https://cooperation.epfl.ch/Tech4Dev2018.
Disaster Risk Management ‘enlarged actions’ 2 by Ivan Petiteville, co-chair, ...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
The Committee on Earth Observation Satellites (CEOS) aims to increase the contribution of satellite data to disaster risk management through coordinated efforts. CEOS plans to define an observation strategy and implement pilots focused on floods, volcanoes, and seismic hazards. The volcano pilot would demonstrate systematic space-based monitoring of volcanoes globally and regionally through activities like providing data to observatories and building capacity. It involves partners from space agencies, research, and operations to develop products and train end users.
The document summarizes the Global Earthquake Model (GEM), an internationally sanctioned program that aims to build an open standard to calculate and communicate earthquake risk worldwide. GEM will provide state-of-the-art seismic hazard and risk models through global components developed by international experts and regional programs. It will make this information freely accessible online to help reduce losses from earthquakes through improved construction, emergency response, and insurance access.
Risk-Sensitive Mitigation Planning in Seismically Vulnerable Urban Areas civej
Over the past decade, several number of commercial and non-commercial catastrophe risk models have been developed to assess the financial losses caused by natural catastrophes including earthquakes. The output of such models are in different sectors such as disaster risks management, financial institutions and also research centers. Generally, due to great amount of inherent uncertainty in these models the direct
deployment of the results by the user is a tough process. As an example, in disaster risk reduction sector a common missing link in this context is a decision-support medium that interprets the risk analysis outputs to the non-technical stakeholders. To overcome this problem, user-friendly analytical tools can be
employed to translate the disaster risk analysis results into an understandable language for the potential stakeholder user. Presenting two models, attempts to address two different examples of such decisionsupport tools. The first model, UERI, is structured to incorporate several urban risk components (hazard, physical vulnerability, disaster management facilities and human exposure) based on a number earthquake
risk indicators. The second tooles the use of a mixed integer quadratic programming (MIQP) model to finds an opt spatil land-use allocation patter a given urban environment area.
Both models are capable of assisting decision-makers in using the output results of existing damage and loss estimation methodologies and also facilitating the process of risk reduction planning by providing basic solutions for stakeholders. The proposed models have been applied to a vulnerable urban area in Tehran, Iran and their performances have been examined.
RISK-SENSITIVE MITIGATION PLANNING IN SEISMICALLY VULNERABLE URBAN AREAScivej
Over the past decade, several number of commercial and non-commercial catastrophe risk models havebeen developed to assess the financial losses caused by natural catastrophes including earthquakes. Theoutput of such models are in different sectors such as disaster risks management, financial institutions and
also research centers. Generally, due to great amount of inherent uncertainty in these models the direct
deployment of the results by the user is a tough process. As an example, in disaster risk reduction sector a
common missing link in this context is a decision-support medium that interprets the risk analysis outputs
to the non-technical stakeholders. To overcome this problem, user-friendly analytical tools can be
employed to translate the disaster risk analysis results into an understandable language for the potential
stakeholder user. Presenting two models, attempts to address two different examples of such decisionsupport
tools. The first model, UERI, is structured to incorporate several urban risk components (hazard,physical vulnerability, disaster management facilities and human exposure) based on a number earthquake
risk indicators. The second tooles the use of a mixed integer quadratic programming (MIQP) model to
finds an opt spatil land-use allocation patter a given urban environment area.
Both models are capable of assisting decision-makers in using the output results of existing damage and
loss estimation methodologies and also facilitating the process of risk reduction planning by providing
basic solutions for stakeholders. The proposed models have been applied to a vulnerable urban area in
Tehran, Iran and their performances have been examined.
Results from DRMKC Support System-Spain (Rosa Mata Francès, CP Catalunya and ...OECD Governance
Presentation made at the expert meeting organised jointly by the European Commission, the OECD and the project PLACARD, in Paris 26th -28th October 2016. For more information see www.oecd.org/gov/risk/joint-expert-meeting-on-disaster-loss-data.htm
Assessment of the Spatial Compliance and Negligence of Environmental Laws on ...AJSERJournal
This research work examined the spatial compliance and negligence of environmental laws on waste
management practices and consequences in the south-south region of Nigeria. Data for this study were collected from
primary and secondary sources, through the administration of one thousand, seven hundred and twenty eight (1,728)
copies of questionnaire using the random sampling method on respondents. Simple percentages, charts, student’s ttest, anova, and correlation statistical techniques were used in the analysis of the data collected. This study revealed
that waste management practices and controlled dumpsites location in the study area were not in compliance with
environmental laws. The null hypothesis one was rejected in favour of the positive hypothesis and concluded that, there
is a significant relationship between the waste dumpsites in the study area, and the impacts of their health hazards on
the immediate environment. The study therefore recommends that, in our pursuit of environmental protection and
compliance of environmental laws, we should strive towards achieving a balance in the benefits we derive from
activities that cause environmental pollution and the resultant harmful effects.
Disaster Risk Management ‘enlarged actions’ by Ivan Petiteville, co-chair, CE...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
Presentation at the Consultion Day event about: Scientific and Technical Platforms / Networks: Achievements and Future Goals during the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction GPDRR 2013 in Geneva
General overview of the INSPIRE Directive and relations to other policiesinspireeu
The document provides an overview of the INSPIRE Directive and its relationship to other EU policies. It discusses how INSPIRE supports EU legislation on issues like air quality, pesticides, floods, and the 2020 strategy. INSPIRE provides a framework for sharing geospatial data and services across borders and sectors to help address environmental, health, and economic challenges and opportunities in Europe. While progress has been made, full implementation of INSPIRE across the EU requires continued coordination, resources, and stakeholder engagement.
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6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
Disaster risk reduction and nursing - human science research the view of surv...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
Global alliance of disaster research institutes (GADRI) discussion session, A...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
Global Alliance of Disaster Research Institutes (GADRI) aims to reduce disaster risk and increase resilience through interdisciplinary research. GADRI brings together institutions to support research efforts through cooperation instead of competition. It also guides new researchers and maintains institutional memory to build upon past work. Some challenges GADRI may face include coordinating a global alliance. Solutions include facilitating cooperative work between members and guiding the expanding field of disaster reduction research.
Towards a safe, secure and sustainable energy supply the role of resilience i...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
The document discusses concepts related to ensuring a safe, secure, and sustainable energy supply. It introduces the concepts of risk assessment, resilience management, security of supply, sustainability, and multi-criteria decision analysis. It then presents a case study from the EU SECURE project that used these concepts to evaluate policy scenarios according to various environmental, economic, social, and security indicators. The study found that global climate policy scenarios generally performed best, though they were vulnerable to certain shocks like nuclear accidents or carbon capture failures. Overall policies that reduced fossil fuel use and led to greater diversification of energy sources and imports improved sustainability and security.
Making Hard Choices An Analysis of Settlement Choices and Willingness to Retu...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
1) The document analyzes data from surveys of Syrian refugees in Turkey to understand their choices regarding returning to Syria, staying in Turkey, or migrating elsewhere.
2) It finds that as the duration of living as a refugee increases, the probability of returning to Syria decreases significantly, while the likelihood of migrating to another country increases.
3) Refugees who experienced greater damage, losses, or deaths due to the war in Syria are less likely to return and more likely to migrate internationally in search of asylum.
The Relocation Challenges in Coastal Urban Centers Options and Limitations, A...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
Involving the Mining Sector in Achieving Land Degradation Neutrality, Simone ...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
Disaster Risk Reduction and Nursing - Human Science research the view of surv...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
Training and awareness raising in Critical Infrastructure Protection & Resili...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
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140821 UNESCO Building Code project at WCDR_ DAVOS1408
1. UNESCO Project on Building Code at World
Conference on Disaster Reduction
26 August 2014
Soichiro Yasukawa
Programme Specialist
Disaster Risk Reduction, Natural Science Sector,
UNESCO
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
2. 1
1. Hyogo Framework of Actions
2. Earthquake Damage
3. UNESCO Project
3-1 Objective
3-2 Questionnaire
3-3 Sample Analysis
3-4 Lessons from other Practices
4. Others
3. WCDR (Hyogo Framework for Action 2005-2015 (HFA))
Expected Outcome
Substantial reduction of disaster losses, in lives and in the social, economic and environmental assets
Priorities for Action
(to be taken by Nations and regional/international organizations)
A1: Make DRR a
national priority with
strong institution
A2: Identify, assess &
monitor disaster risks,
and Early Warning
A3: Use knowledge, innovation
& education for a culture of
safety
A4: Reduce the underlying risk factors A5: Strengthen
preparedness for
effective response
1. National institutional
and legislative
framework
(Integrated mechanisms
across sectors, Legislation,
Decentralization)
2.Resources
(Capacity-building,
Administration, budget
allocation, Political
determination)
3.Community
(Promotion of participation
incl. volunteers)
1.National and local risk
assessments
(Risk maps, Indicators,
disaster statistics)
2.Early warning
(Timely & understandable,
Information system,
Institution, 2nd EW intl
conference, Mauritius
Strategy)
3.Capacity
(Research and monitoring,
databases, Scientific &
technical method)
4.Regional & emerging
risks
1.Information management and
exchange
(Understandable info, Networks and
dialogue, Recent technologies, Info-sharing,
DRR prior to construction,
terminology)
2.Education & training
(Promotion of education,
Preparedness in schools, Trainings
for each sector, Community-based,
women & vulnerable people)
3.Research
(multi-risk assessments & cost-benefit
analysis, Technical &
scientific capacity
4.Public awareness
(Media engagement)
1.Environ. & natural resource management
(ecosystem management, Structural & non-structural
measures, climate change adaptation)
2.Social & economic development practices
(Food security, health sector, critical public
facilities, Safety-net mechanisms, recovery
scheme, DRR into recovery process, displaced
persons, income options, Insurance & reinsurance,
Public-private partnerships, Innovative financial
instruments)
3.Land-use planning & other technical
measures
(Risk assessments in urban planning, Risk
considerations for major infrastructure projects,
land-use policy, Risk assessment for mountain &
coastal flood plain areas, Building codes,
reconstruction practices)
a: Policy, technical &
institutional capacities,
b:Dialogue among EW,
DRR, response, and
development agencies,
c: regional approach
d: Contingency plans,
preparedness drills,
e:Emergency funds
f:Participation
Strategic Goals
G1: Integration of DRR into sustainable
development policies and planning
G2: Development and strengthening of
institutions, mechanisms and capabilities
G3: Systematic incorporation of DRR into
emergency preparedness and recovery
General Considerations
a) Principles in Yokohama Strategy retain b) Primary responsibility of
each State c) Multi-hazard approach d) Gender perspective
e) Consideration for diversity and vulnerable groups
f) Empowerment of communities and local authorities
General Considerations
g) Consideration for LDC and SIDS h) Need for international/regional
cooperation i) Resource mobilization with DRR as investment j) Need
for DRR in relief and recovery phase k) DRR as an important element
for international development goals
Implementation and Follow-up (by Nations/regional/international organizations)
4. 3
Earthquake Damage (Compared with other hazards)
・Earthquake causes highest number of deaths in the last 10 years.
・Damages by earthquakes have been increasing last 30 years.
by UNESCO based on the database of CRED
1,000,000
800,000
600,000
400,000
200,000
0
1984-93 1994-2003 2004-13
Death
Percentage
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
1984-93 1994-2003 2004-13
Drought Earthquake
Tsunami Extreme Tmeperature
Flood Mass Movement
Storm Volcano
5. 100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
700000
600000
500000
400000
300000
200000
100000
0 Africa Americas Asia Europe Oceania
Africa Americas Asia Europe Oceania
Drought Earthquake Tsunami Extreme Temperature Flood Mass Movement Storm Volcano
4
Earthquake Damage (Continued)
2004-2013 deaths by continent
Number of death Percentage
6. 5
Earthquake Damage (Occurrence and Death)
Made with Philcarto http://philcarto.free.fr UNESCOS.Yasukawa
Occurrence 1984-2013
120
90
70
50
20
1
No information
Deaths 1984-2013
200000
30000
10000
7. 6
Earthquake Damage (building collapse)
Causes of deaths in the Great Hanshin-Awaji
Collapse
of Houses
88%
Earthquake (1995)
Data from Cabinet Office Japan
Collapse
Fire
11%
of
Highways
0%
Landslide
0% Overturni
ng
Furniture
1%
Cause of death in Earthquake in the
world
From “Earthquake Protection” by Andrew Coburn and Robin Spence
2002
・Major cause of death during an earthquake is the collapse of buildings.
8. UNESCO Project (Objective)
7
・Primarily aims to raise awareness of policy makers in earthquake prone
countries.
・The outcome of project will be 1) Strategy for securing building safety, 2)
Method to assess policy setting, 3) Good practices countries can refer in
developing policies.
Tentative Structure of Project
We focus on earthquake for this publication and the output would consist of
• Global mapping of securing building safety policies in earthquake prone
countries.
• Analysis and gaps of policies (Questionnaires and research/Project
review).
• Recommendation for better policy settings.
• Good practices
9. UNESCO Project (Questionnaire)
The questionnaire distributed by UNESCO covers;
Building Code
• legislation for new buildings
• code maintenance -code/guideline for non-engineering buildings etc.
Building control
• legislation/practice (responsible entities, capacity of entities, procedure of
building control,) etc.
• licensing of engineers, continuous professional development
Retrofit Policy
• legislation for promoting retrofitting, assessment tool etc.
• financial incentive (public subsidy, low interest loan, tax redemption) etc.
Land Use Restriction
Legislation/Policy for Disaster Risk Management
• Data/Estimation for policy making
• Statistics for seismic safety, damage estimation etc.
Progress and not progress in the past 10 years 8
10. 9
UNESCO Project (Questionnaire)
31 Questionnaires are responded through Permanent Delegation to UNESCO, DLA
Piper, UNESCO IPRED network, UNESCO Field Office and individuals
Andorra Georgia Monaco Russia
Armenia Haiti Morocco Samoa
Bangladesh Indonesia Nepal Spain
Belgium Iran New Zealand Tanzania
China Israel Pakistan Tunisia
Colombia Italy Peru Turkey,
Costa Rica Japan Portuguese Yemen
Egypt Mexico Romania
11. 10
UNESCO Project (Sample Analysis 0)
Legislation
100
80
60
40
20
0
Building Code
Building Control
Retrofit
Others
Land Use
Country A
Legislation
100
80
60
40
20
0
Building Code
Building Control
Retrofit
Others
Land Use
Country B
By UNESCO based on UNESCO survey
12. UNESCO Project (Sample Analysis)
11
・In order to analyze the questionnaires, tentatively set 6 policy factors (Disaster
Management Legislation, Building Code, Building Control, Retrofit, Land Use and
Others) with several element policies.
Policy Factor (number of elements) Policy Element
Disaster Management Legislation
(9)
National Level Policy/Law, Scenario Based DRR Law, National DRR Target,
National Damage Estimation, Local Level Policy/Law, Scenario Based DRR Law,
Local DRR Target, Local Damage Estimation, Community Level DRR Law
Building Code (8) Building Code, All Municipalities, Frequent Revision, Structural Code, Guidelines,
Adaptation of Technology, Dissemination, International Network
Building Control (9) Legislation , All Municipalities, Building Types, Process/Documents,
Initial/Interim/Completion check, Penalty, Maintain Record, Control Entity
Capacity Data, Control Entity Qualification
Retrofit (6) Assessment Tool, Policy/Initiative for Promotion, Retrofit Technical Guideline,
Data for Status, Retrofit Target, Public Financial Support
Land Use (4) Land Use Restriction Legislation, Land Use Restriction Policy, Hazard Mapping
Legislation, Hazard Map
Others (6) Statistics/Stock or flow, Insurance, Law for Re-Insurance, Qualification, Penalty
for Fraud, CPD
13. ・Radar chart shows how many element policies are introduced in each policy factor.
・Based on the tentative analysis, for example, we can see Country A has holistic
approach on securing building safety.
12
UNESCO Project (Sample Analysis 2)
Legislation
100
80
60
40
20
0
Building Code
Building Control
Retrofit
Others
Land Use
Country A
Legislation
100
80
60
40
20
0
Building Code
Building Control
Retrofit
Others
Land Use
Country B
By UNESCO based on UNESCO survey
14. UNESCO Project (Sample Analysis 3)
・Central/South America adopt wide range of policies, while Asian countries have
unbalanced policies.
・High income countries have more policies but not significant difference between
lower-middle and low income countries.
100
80
60
Others Others
40
20
0
Land Use Land Use
Central/South Americas
Asia
Oceania
100
80
60
40
20
0
Upper Lower-middle Low
13
DRR Legislation DRR Legislation
Building
Codes
Building
Codes
Building
Control
Building
Control
Retrofit Retrofit
15. 14
• Cross analysis by (policy setting score and death increase rate by
earthquake) shows some positive relation
• With more policies, decrease of the death by earthquakes
Death increase rate between (1974-1993) and (1994-2013) period and policy
settings score
200
150
100
50
0
-50
-100
-150
0 200 400 600
%
policy setting score
Still needs assessment of data accuracy.
UNESCO Project (Sample Analysis 4)
16. 15
UNESCO Project (Sample Analysis 5: Retrofit)
Retrofitting Policy Analysis among 25 earthquake countries,
• More countries have already legislation on retrofitting.
• But they don’t have policy tools to promote retrofitting especially data on
25
20
15
10
5
0
Legislation National
Plan
Assessment
Tool
Retrofitting
Tool
Data Public
Support
Legislation Technical Guideline Policy Tool
NA
NO
YES
Policy Settings on Retrofiting
vulnerable buildings
17. 16
UNESCO Project (Sample Analysis 6: Retrofit)
Countries have references on policy setting, technical guideline and
financial support, but they don’t mention data
Based on the 10 countries that replied progress and non-progress since 2005 on
Retrofitting of Buildings in the Questionnaire since 2005
Progressed
• Greater public and political attention to the retrofitting of buildings (5 countries)
• Legal and technical development (e.g. legislation, guidelines) (3 countries)
• Government policies and supports tend to focus on urban or touristic areas.
Not-Progressed
• No policy/ bad implementation to promote retrofitting (6 countries)
• Lack of government budget and incentives on retrofitting (2 countries)
18. Lessons from other Practices (Retrofit)
17
• In Japan, National Statistics of Housing/Building (every 5 years) enables
Housing safety (2003)
Housing safety in 2015
(National Target)
Housing safety in 2008
11.5 million units
35.5 million units
0.5 million units
44.5 million units
10.5 million units
39 million units
EQ safe Buildings EQ non- safe Buildings
EQ Proof
Housing 75%
EQ Proof
Housing 79%
EQ Proof
Housing 90%
to estimate earthquake proof building/housing stocks.
• National target is set 90 % of housing stocks are earthquake safety by
2015 in various national Plans/Strategies
Total Housing Stock
47 million units
Total Housing Stock
49.5 million units Total Housing Stock
49.5 million units
19. Lessons from other Practices (Retrofit by JICA)
18
Technical Cooperation on Retrofitting techniques and its dissemination
Technical Lessons:
-Amelioration/Dissemination of quality management of retrofitting work
-Practical construction methods to decrease inconvenience of residence
Administrative Lessons:
-Organizational management and securing staff for implementing policies
-Raise awareness among residence to promote retrofitting
Capacity Building and Formulating DRR Master Plan
Technical Lessons:
-Vulnerability Assessment tools and retrofitting techniques needed
Administrative Lessons:
-Public support on private building needed (beneficiary pays principal)
20. Others (Possible Recommendation)
• -Holistic approach/ becoming priority: Holistic intervention is
needed to secure building safety but at the same time, it needs to
become a priority among interventions.
• -Cross border Cooperation: public/private/academic cooperation,
international cooperation needed to facilitate effective practice by
knowledge and experience sharing.
• -Continuous Improvement of System: continuous improvement of
legislation/implementation/practices are important for securing
safer building.
• -From Attention to Action: stakeholders need to take action against
seismic risk not just pay attention to the seismic risk.
19
21. Others (Asking your Comments)
Questionnaire
• Ideas/Comments on analysis methods
Sharing Information
• Filling Questionnaire in your country
• Practices in your country (for good practice)
• Reports/papers about securing building safety
policy
Please send us comments/suggestions at Soichiro Yasukawa 20
(s.yasukawa@unesco.org)