Keynote address on trends in international emergency management delivered by Neil Dufty, Regional Director of The International Emergency Management Society (TIEMS), to the 2nd Emergency Management Leaders Forum in Melbourne, Australia on 26 March 2019.

1. Neil Dufty,
TIEMS Regional Director (Australia, New Zealand & Oceania)
Principal, Molino Stewart Pty Ltd
Leading emergency management on a global
stage: The International Emergency Management
Society (TIEMS)
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Keynote speech: 2nd Emergency Management Leaders Forum 26 March 2019

2. “We cannot eliminate disasters, but
We can mitigate risks,
We can reduce damage, and
We can save more lives”
Ban Ki-moon
Former UN Secretary General
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Annual occurrence and economic damages: 1990-2017
Ref.: EM-DATA

4. 4Ref.: EM-DATA
* 2007-2016 yearly average
Natural Disasters in 2017
Lower Mortality, Higher Cost

5. 5Ref.: EM-DATA
Share by Disaster Type for 2017

6. 6Ref.: EM-DATA
Number of Reported Disasters by Country

7.  During the 10 year period 2007 - 2017, there were 3,540 disasters, with
683,020 deaths and 2,100 million people affected
 Climate change will increase the frequency and consequences of such
events
 Between 2010 and 2050 the number of people over 65 in less developed
countries is expected to increase more than 250 percent
 By 2050, 66% of the world’s population will reside in cities
 80% of the ten largest cities are at risk of being severely affected by an
earthquake, and 60% are vulnerable to storm surge and tsunami waves
 Vulnerability introduced by local conditions such as poverty, government
corruption, poorly planned development, and environmental degradation
are adding to the risk
World at Risk
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Ref EM-DATA

8. Trends in international emergency management
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 Command and control Shared responsibility
 One hazard Multiple hazards
 Response Resilience
 Single agency Interoperability
 Within jurisdictions Across jurisdictions
 Exclusiveness Inclusiveness
 Information Engagement
 Recovery Risk reduction
 Planning by agencies Planning with communities
 Agency knowledge Local knowledge
Move Focus from Response to Preparedness!

9. Technological change
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10. How TIEMS Navigates in the Global Environment
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TIEMS prepares the world for emergencies. We are a
global forum for education, training, certification,
and policy for emergency and disaster
management. We do not respond to emergencies: we
ensure that others are ready to respond. This is
important internationally because some parts of the
world otherwise have limited support for preparation.
As the international community discovers and
develops new technologies, methodologies, and best
practices, we offer conferences, ongoing forums, and
training courses that rapidly and continuously spread
the knowledge to every corner of the community. As
policy makers grow to understand both the need for
preparation and the support TIEMS provides, we
expect to influence policy choices that strengthen
cooperation among regional communities before a
disaster strikes.
MISSION

11.  International Conferences, Workshops and Exhibitions, focusing on
different Emergency Management and Disaster Topics
 Electronic Newsletter with latest News and Articles of Interest and
Monthly Messages from TIEMS President
 Research & Development Project Initiatives and Coordination of RTD
Projects
 International Education, Training and Certification Programs
 Global Young Scientist Network
 Local Chapter Activity to Stimulate Local Initiatives and Build a Global
Expert Network where different Cultural Practises are added value
 Task Force Groups
TIEMS ACTIVITIES
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12. TIEMS Chapters
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1. Romania Chapter
2. BeNeLux Chapter
3. China Chapter
4. South Korea Chapter
5. India Chapter
6. USA
7. MENA (Middle East
and North Africa) Chapter
8. Finland Chapter
9. Iraq Chapter
10.Japan Chapter
11.Italy Chapter
12.Nigeria & West Africa Chapter
13. Ukraine Chapter
14. Philippines Chapter
Think Globally and Act Locally

13. State of Civil Protection in the World: Typologies,
Good Practices and Economic Returns
Proactive not reactive
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14. Civil Protection in Australia
• In 2016-17, Australia committed $3.61 billion (USD) to emergency management
across all levels of government.
• The fire services attracted by far (94%) the highest level of funding
• In 2016-17, 20,354 full time equivalent (FTE) paid personnel were employed by
state and territory emergency services, with the majority (76.9 per cent)
firefighters.
• A large number of volunteer staff (231,115 people) also participated in the
delivery of services in 2016-17.
• SWOT analysis of emergency management in Australia
• Recommendations for improvement
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15. International emergency management qualification
Standardising EM globally
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16. TIEMS TQC Certification
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TIEMS: The International Emergency Management Society
A non-profit educational
organization dedicated to
promoting the "Principles of
Emergency Management"
TIEMS has its own Emergency
Management Certification
Program
TIEMS TQC EM Certification - what is it
The TIEMS TQC Certified
Emergency Manager is a
nationally and internationally
recognized professional
certification for emergency
managers
TIEMS TQC EM Certification it's
a kind of Best Practice
Certification endorsed by many
Institutions
TIEMS TQC EM Certification - how it works
TIEMS TQC Compliance Body TIEMS TQC Examination Body

17. TIEMS TQC Certification Concept
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• Issue the
Applicant’s
Documents
Compliance
Assessment
Report
• Issue the
Applicant’s
Examination
Report
• Checks Applicant’s
Documents for
Preliminary
Compliance, Assess
Compliance Body and
Examination Body
Reports and Issue TQC
Certification
• Applicant Presents
Documentation
(CV, etc.) and
Apply for TQC
Applicant for
TQC
Certification
TIEMS TQC
Certification
Body
TIEMS TQC
Compliance
Body
TIEMS TQC
Examination
Body

18. Thank You for Your Attention!
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19. Social Media Emergency Risk Communication
for better Personal Preparedness
the #30days30waysUK approach & vision
Emergencies happen, disasters don't have to!
Disaster Risk Reduction must include pro-active preparedness. Communication and engagement are key.
The successful 30days30waysUK model is FREE and fully open source.
“Uptake growth 2015-2017 was an impressive 450% and a staggering 1028% in 2018 ... plans are underway to expand this further.”
Annual Report 2018

20. What is #30days30waysUK?
● structured emergency risk communication (ERC) method on social media
● multi-stakeholder, volunteer driven
● locally relevant all hazard approach (adaptable, transferrable)
● emphasis on personal preparedness (individual+community capacity building)
● positive psychology approach to build trust, inform, inspire, empower
● ‘gameified’ to increase engagement:
○ overall bingo approach
○ daily themed activity (game, challenge)
○ ‘September is Preparedness Month’

21. How does #30days30waysUK work? about us | partners
Professional volunteer network
30days30waysUK.org.uk
Core partners
Local Resilience Forums
September is Preparedness
Month Themes & Resources
Collaboration platform
National + Local
Partners
GOV, NGO,
civic society ...

22. Where next? Network! Africa - Americas - SE Asia - Europe - Eastern Mediterranean - Western Pacific
Beyond #30days30waysUK
#30days30ways
Local campaign, local stakeholders, local contexts
using #30days30ways+ISO alpha 2 country codes