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Asia Regional Task Force on

Urban Risk Reduction

Yuki Matsuoka, UNISDR

14 August 2009

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The Asia Regional Task Force on Urban

Risk Reduction (RTF-URR)

Currently represented by 16 members and open for expansion

(

ADPC, ADRC, CITYNET, EMI, IRP secretariat, JICA, Kobe University , Kyoto

University, NSET, SEEDS, UNCRD, UNEP, UN-Habitat, UNISDR, UNU and
WHO)

The Goals of the RTF as the ISDR regional thematic platform on URR:

To enhance decisive actions to reduce risk and increase community

resilience in the urban areas in the Asia region.

The Objectives of the RTF:

To act as an advocacy vehicle to major urban policy bodies;

To provide a platform for collective information, knowledge development

and sharing ;

To facilitate interactions and cooperation among related organizations and

stakeholders for collaborative efforts.

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The RTF-URR was established in January 2008

Meeting, January 2008, in Kobe,

2nd meeting, February 2008, in Bkk,

3rd meeting, May 2008, in Kobe,

4th meeting, Dec 2008 in KL,

Side event on URR, Dec 2008 in KL,

meeting, March 2009 in Bkk

Special Event on URR during GPDR, June 2009 in Geneva

Thematic Session on Localizing HFA during LGA DRR in Incheon, 12

August 2009

(TBC) 6

meeting will be in January 2010 in Kobe

Workspace for the RTF-URR within PreventionWeb for interaction
and sharing information and documents

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In line with HFA implementation, some concrete

initiatives within the RTF-URR:

URR Status Report in Asia and Inventory of Urban Risk
Reduction Initiatives (input to the GAR process, and
publication was launched in the Global Platform on DRR,
June 2009)

Production of the Guideline for the Implementation of the
Hyogo Framework for Action for local governments

‘RADIUS plus 10’ as the follow up project of the original
RADIUS (Assessment Report on Zigon city).

Publication ‘City Profile: Climate and Disaster Resilience’
(launched February 2009)

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Introduction

• What

– Making “Words into Action” HFA implementation

guideline for local governments

– Local context based on demands, experiences &

sound practices: towns/cities

• Target audience

Local government policy makers and officials, key

representatives of local communities & institutions

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Structure

Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. Getting started
Chapter 3. HFA-1: Making disaster risk reduction a priority
Chapter 4. HFA-2: Identity, assess and monitor disaster risks

and enhance early warning

Chapter 5. HFA-3: Use knowledge, innovation and education

to build a culture of safety and resilience at all levels

Chapter 6. HFA-4: Reduce the underlying risk factors
Chapter 7. HFA-5: Strengthening disaster preparedness for

effective response and recovery

According to HFA five priorities, Each Chapter 3-7 has:

i) Summary table of the tasks

ii) Tools

iii) Examples (good practices/case study)

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Chapter 2: Getting Started

4 pointers before undertaking tasks

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Local/city-level DRR 20 Tasks (1)

• Local/city governance

Task 1. Engage in multi-stakeholder

dialogue to establish foundations for
disaster risk reduction.

Task 2. Create or strengthen mechanisms

for systematic coordination for DRR.

Task 3.Assess and develop the institutional

basis for disaster risk reduction.

Task 4.Prioritize disaster risk reduction and

allocate appropriate resources.

• Risk assessment and early warning

Task 5. Establish an initiative for local risk

assessment to combine with country
assessments.

Task 6. Review the availability of risk-related

information and the capacities for data
collection and use.

Task 7. Assess capacities and strengthen early

warning systems

Task 8. Develop communication and

dissemination mechanisms for disaster risk
information and early warning

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Local/city-level DRR Tasks (2)

• Knowledge management

Task 9.Develop a programme to raise awareness

of disaster risk reduction of DRR consistent
with that of the country.

Task 10. Develop or utilize DRR training for

key sectors based on identified priorities

Task 11. Enhance the compilation,

dissemination and use of disaster risk
reduction information.

• Vulnerability reduction

Task 12. Environment: Incorporate DRR in

environmental management.

Task 13. Social needs: Establish mechanisms for

increasing resilience of the poor and the most
vulnerable.

Task 14. Physical planning: Establish measures

to incorporate disaster risk reduction in urban
and land-use planning.

Task 15. Structure: Strengthen mechanisms for

improved building safety and protection of
critical facilities.

Task 16. Economic development: Stimulate

DRR activities in production and service
sectors.

Task 17. Financial/economic instruments:

Create opportunities for private sector
involvement in DRR.

Task 18. Emergency and public safety; disaster

recovery: Develop a recovery planning
process that incorporates DRR.

• Disaster preparedness

Task 19. Review disaster preparedness

capacities and mechanisms.

Task 20. Strengthen planning and

programming for disaster preparedness.

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Chapter 3-7

According to five priorities of HFA,

• Introduction, the Stakeholders, Indicators

• Summary table: tasks, local indicator/link

with national HFA monitor indicator,
guide questions

• Tools

• Cases and examples in highlight boxes

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Chapter 3: HFA-1 Summary Table

Making risk reduction a national and local/city priority with a strong institutional basis for implementation

HFA Task

Local indicator

Guide questions

Engage in multi‐
stakeholder dialogue
to establish
foundations for
disaster risk reduction

(Task 1)

•A local/city multi‐sectoral
platform for disaster risk
reduction is functioning

•Political commitment

•Are different stakeholders engaged in a continuing dialogue for disaster risk
reduction?

•Is there political consensus on importance of DRR?

•What is the degree of participation of civil society in DRR?

•Is local/city government supportive of a community vision for DRR?

Create or strengthen
mechanisms for
systematic
coordination for DRR
(Task 2)

•Community participation
and decentralized
functions are ensured
throughout the local
authority

•Are community participation and decentralization ensured through the
delegation of authority and resources to the local/city level?

•Is there an official policy and strategy to support community‐based disaster risk
management in the city?

•Are communities empowered to participate in disaster risk reduction? Are city
offices aware of their respective roles in
reduction?

•Are there committed and effective community outreach activities (DRR and
related services, e.g., healthcare)?

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Chapter 3: HFA-1 Summary Table

HFA Task

Local indicator

Guide questions

Assess and
develop the
institutional
basis for disaster
risk reduction
(Task 3)

•Policy
instruments and
tools to support
national
institutional and
legal frameworks

•Legal and
regulatory system

•Is responsibility for DRR planning and implementation devolved to city government and
communities?

•Are city government and communities equipped with human, financial, and organizational
capacities/resources?

•Are city government DRR policies, strategies and implementation plans in place?

•Are there relevant and enabling legislation (ordinance), regulations, building code, etc.
addressing and supporting DRR?

•Is DRR integrated into planning at the local/city level in key sectors such as agriculture, climate
change, education, environment, health, housing, poverty alleviation, and social welfare?

•Are the roles and responsibilities for disaster risk reduction clearly designated?

•Are there mechanisms for compliance and enforcement of laws, regulations, building codes, etc.,
and penalties for non‐compliance defined by laws and regulations?

•Is the legal and regulatory system underpinned by guarantees of relevant rights to safety, to
equitable assistance, to be listened to and consulted?

•Are land use regulations, building codes, and other DRR‐related laws and regulations enforced
locally?

Prioritize
disaster risk
reduction and
allocate
appropriate
resources
(Task 4)

•Dedicated and
adequate
resources are
available to
implement
disaster risk
reduction
activities within
the local authority

•Are there institutional capacities for DRR at the local/city level?

•Is budget allocated to local/city government and other local institutions adequate to enable DRR
to be integrated into planning and actual activities?

•Are financial resources available to build partnerships with civil society for DRR?

•Are there logistical, and other such resources allocated for disaster risk reduction?

•Does the government provide training in DRR to local/city officials and community leaders?

•Is a system of accountability in place? Is there transparency in the conduct of DRR, including use
of funds?

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HFA-1 Examples

Indicators

Examples

Tools

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Local/city multi-sectoral platform: A multi-
sectoral platform for disaster risk reduction is
functioning in the city

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Stakeholder engagement/ mechanisms:
Community participation and decentralized
functions are ensured throughout the city.

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Framework for disaster risk reduction: Policy
instruments and tools to support city’s
institutional and legal frameworks for disaster
risk reduction

•

Focal point and resource allocation for disaster
risk reduction: Dedicated and adequate
resources are available to implement disaster
risk reduction activities within the city

• Focal point for disaster

risk reduction; resource
allocation

• Multi-stakeholder

dialogue

• Disaster risk reduction

framework and action
plan

• Stakeholder

engagement/coordination
mechanisms

•

Risk reduction process (Yogyakarta, Indonesia)

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Risk reduction process in Metro (Manila, Philippines)

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Local-level platform (Nepal)

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Assessment tools for Earthquake Master Planning (Istanbul, Turkey)

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Example: Makati

Engage in multi‐stakeholder dialogue to establish foundations

for disaster risk reduction (Task 1)

• A multi-stakeholder dialogue with

corporate sectors, civil societies

• Strong commitment from the Mayor

• Leadership role to incorporate DRR in city

development plan as well as regional
sharing

• Specific funding provision from city budget

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Next Steps

• Feedback, comments & suggestions on the

consultation version (Questionnaire is available)

• Peer review by several experts

• Presenting to local government officials

• Finalization of the Guideline for the HFA

implementation by local governments

• Exploring utilization of the Guideline in existing

training programmes

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RTF-URR Planning for 2009 – 2010

On going activities and continued to the next phase:

- Finalization of the HFA Implemenataion Guideline for local
governments, pilot case cities, and traning opportunities

- Expansion of CDRI analysis

- Good Practice Publication on Urban Risk Reduction in Asia

- Contributing to the ISDR Global Campaing on Safer Cities
2010-2011

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Planning for 2009 – 2010:

RTF-URR is commited to serve as a driver for the ISDR Global
Campain in Aisa.

Identified areas of contribution from RTF-URR partners to the ISDR
Global Campaign on Safer Cities 2010-2011

Advocacy:

Awareness raising to people, communities and decision

makers

Forum and Events:

Campaign launching events, workshops,

conferences, public forum on specific issues of urban risk reduction

Flagship Projects:

Demonstrative projects on specific geographic

and thematic locations

Tools and Guidelines:

Development and implementation of tools

and guidelines

- Utilization of existing trainings:

Training for local government

officials, exploration of specific courses and diploma programs related
to higher education in the related field

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The Asia Regional Task Force on

Urban Risk Reduction

• Current 16 members:

ADPC, ADRC, CITYNET, EMI, IRP secretariat, JICA, Kobe University ,
Kyoto University, NSET, SEEDS, UNCRD, UNEP, UN-Habitat,
UNISDR, UNU and WHO

• Chair: Mr. Rajib Shaw, Kyoto University

• Vice-chair: Ms. Etsuko Tsunozaki, SEEDS Asia

• Coordinator: UNISDR Hyogo Office Ms. Yuki Matsuoka

Contact: ISDR-Hyogo@un.org

Thank you very much