HYOGO FRAMEWORK FOR

ACTION
Building the Resilience (HFA)
of Nations And Communities to
Disaster

GROUP MEMBERS:
Amber Rafique
Maryam Shafique
Anmol Iftikhar
Ayesha faiz
Kashmala Kanwal
INTRODUCTION TO HYOGO FRAMEWORK
FOR
 TheACTION (2005-2015)
World Conference on Disaster Reduction was held from 18 to 22
January 2005, in Kobe, Hyogo, Japan, and adopted the present Framework
for Action 2005-2015 for Building the Resilience of Nations and
Communities to Disasters
 It is a Global blueprint for disaster risk reduction efforts between 2005-2015.
 Its goal was to substantially reduce disaster losses by 2015- in lives, and in
the social, economic ,and environmental assets of communities and
countries.
 It was developed and agreed on with many partners needed to reduce disaster
risk- governments,international agencies, disaster experts and many other.
 The HFA is a 10-year plan to make the world safer from natural hazards.
 It was endorsed by the UN General Assembly in the Resolution following the
2005 World Disaster Reduction Conference.
 OBJECTIVES
• HFA outlines five priorities for action, and offers guiding principle and practical
means for achieving disaster resilience.

(a) To conclude (b) To identify (e) To increase the

and report on specific activities (c) To share reliability and
aimed at ensuring good practices (d) To increase availability of
the review of awareness of
the and lessons appropriate
The World the Yokohama implementation the importance disaster-related
Strategy and its of relevant
learned in information to
Conference on of disaster
Plan of Action, provisions of the disaster the public and
Disaster reduction
with a view to Johannesburg reduction for disaster
Reduction was Plan of
policies, management
updating the attaining
convened with Implementation facilitating and agencies in all
guiding sustainable
five specific framework on on Sustainable promoting the regions, as set out
objectives: Development on development, implementatio in relevant
disaster and to identify
vulnerability, risk n of those provisions of the
reduction for assessment and gaps and Johannesburg
the twenty-first policies;
disaster challenges; Plan of
century. management. Implementation.
EXPECTED OUTCOMES:
Expected outcomes for the next 10 years:
• The substantial reduction of disaster losses, in lives and in the social, economic
and environmental assets of communities and countries.

This outcome will require the full commitment and involvement of governments,
regional and international organizations, civil society including volunteers, the private
sector and the scientific community.
STRATEGIC GOALS

(a) Disaster risk (c) The systematic

(b) The development and
considerations into incorporation of risk
strengthening of
sustainable development reduction approaches into
institutions, mechanisms
To attain this expected policies, planning and the design and
and capacities at all levels,
outcome, the Conference programming at all levels, implementation of
in particular at the
resolves to adopt the with an emphasis on emergency preparedness,
community level, that can
following strategic goals: disaster prevention, response and recovery
systematically contribute
mitigation, preparedness programmes in the
to building resilience to
and vulnerability reconstruction of affected
hazards.
reduction. communities.
PRIORITIES FOR ACTION
1.Ensure that disaster risk
reduction is a national and 2.Identify, assess and
a local priority with a monitor disaster risks and
strong institutional basis enhance early warning.
for implementation.

3. Use knowledge,
innovation and education 4. Reduce the underlying
to build a culture of safety risk factors.
and resilience at all levels.

5. Strengthen disaster
preparedness for effective
response at all levels
IMPLEMENTATION AND FOLLOW-UP
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
Implementation by different stakeholders in a multi-sectorial approach, Participation of civil
society(NGOs, volunteers), scientific community and private sectors

States primarily responsible, an enabling international environmental is vital

Build multi-stakeholder partnership

Particular attention to small island developing states, least developed countries

States, regional and international organizations to foster coordination among themselves and a
strengthened international strategy for disaster reduction

Follow-up integrated with other major conferences in fields relevant to DRR reviews as appropriate
 KEY ACTORS
STATES
Designate national coordination mechanism for the implementation and follow up communicate the information to the secretariat
national baseline assessments of the status of disaster risk reduction, according to the capabilities, needs and policies of each State.
Publish and update a summary of national programmes for disaster risk reduction related to this Framework for Action, including on international cooperation.
Promote the integration of risk reduction with existing climate variability and future climate change into strategies and adaptation to climate change.

REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS

Promote regional programmes, including programmes for technical cooperation, capacity development, the development of methodologies and standards for
hazard and vulnerability monitoring and assessment.
Undertake and publish regional and sub-regional baseline assessments
Coordinate and publish periodic reviews on progress in the region and on impediments and support needs, and assist countries.
Establish or strengthen existing specialized regional collaborative centers,
Support the development of regional mechanisms and capacities for early warning to disasters, including for tsunami.

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Engage fully in supporting and implementing the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction, and cooperate t o advance integrated
approaches t o building disaster-resilient nations and communities.
Facilitate the coordination of effective and integrated action within the organizations of the United Nations system and among other relevant international and
regional entities.
Ensure support to national platforms for disaster reduction, including through the clear articulation of their role and value.
Prepare periodic reviews on progress towards achieving the objectives and priorities of this Framework for Action

MOBILIZATION
Mobilize the capabilities of
relevant national,
Mainstream disaster risk
reduction measures
appropriately into poverty
reduction, natural resource
management, urban
development and
adaptation to climate
change.
RESOURCE
Regional and international
bodies, including the United
Nations system.
Provide adequate voluntary
financial contributions to
the United Nations Trust
Fund for Disaster
Reduction, in the effort to
ensure the adequate support
for the follow-up activities
to this Framework for
Action.
Provide for and support,
through bilateral and
multilateral channels, the
implementation of this
Framework for Action in
disaster-prone developing
countries, including through
financial and technical
assistance.
Provide for and support,
through bilateral and
multilateral channels, the
implementation of this
Framework for Action in
disaster-prone developing
countries, including
through financial and
technical assistance.
THANK YOU