Presentations of the Pacific Delegation

Round Tables and Plenary Sessions:

 Side Events:

Interventions from the Floor:

·         Solomon Islands (Loti, NDMO): Practical Experiences with integrated DRR & CCA programme at the community level

Documents  uploaded in Pacific Disaster Net

Please click here to download the list below. 

Fiji Ministerial Statement : Third session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction

Fiji Ministerial statement at the Third session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction, Geneva, Switzerland, 8 - 13 May 2011

Vaniqi, Manasa R. Fiji. Ministry of Provincial Development, Indigenous and Multi-Ethnic Affairs

Geneva : Ministry of Provincial Development, Indigenous and Multi-Ethnic Affairs, 2011. 3 p.

Download : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/original/GPDRR_FJI_2011_statement.pdf

HTML : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/documents/6817.html

URL : http://www.preventionweb.net/files/globalplatform/fijiministerialstatement%5B1%5D.docx

6820

Statement by Ms Luisa Tuiafitu Malolo, coordinator for the Second National Communication on Climate Change project, Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, Tonga. Third Session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction : Statement delivered on behalf of the Government of Tonga

Government of Tonga’s statement delivered at the Third Session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction, Geneva, Switzerland, 8 - 13 May 2011

Malolo, Luisa T. Tonga. Ministry of Environment and Climate Change

Geneva : Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, 2011. [3 p.]

Download : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/original/GPDRR_TON_2011_statement.pdf

HTML : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/documents/6820.html

URL : http://www.preventionweb.net/files/globalplatform/finaltongastatementforgpgeneva%5B1%5D.pdf

6821

Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction : Third session Geneva, Switzerland ; 8th - 13th May 2011 [Republic of Vanuatu Government's Statement]

Republic of Vanuatu Government's statement at the Third Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction 8 - 13 May, 2011

Korisa, Peter. Vanuatu. National Disaster Management Officer

Geneva : NDMO, 2011. [2p.]

Download : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/original/GPDRR_VUT_2011_statement.pdf

HTML : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/documents/6821.html

URL : http://www.preventionweb.net/files/globalplatform/gpdrrfinalstatementvanuatu.docx

6824

Third session Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction Geneva, Switzerland 8th - 13th May 2011 : [Kiribati Statement]

Government of Kiribati's statement at the Third Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction, Geneva, Switzerland, 8 - 13 May 2011

Foon, Michael

[Funafuti] : Government of Kiribati, 2011. [2 p.]

Download : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/original/GPDRR_KIR_2011_statement.pdf

HTML : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/documents/6824.html

URL : http://www.preventionweb.net/files/globalplatform/gpdrrstatementkiribatimichaelfoon.doc

6827

Government of the Cook Islands : official statement at the Third Session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction ; Geneva, 10 - 13 May 2011

Government of Cook Island's official statement at the Third Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction, Geneva, Switzerland, 8 - 13 May 2011

Wright-Koteka, Elizabeth

[Rarotonga] : Government of Cook Islands, 2011. [2 p.]

Download : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/original/GPDRR_COK_2011_officialstatement.pdf

HTML : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/documents/6827.html

URL : http://www.preventionweb.net/files/globalplatform/officialstatementcookislands.docx

6833

Solomon Islands Government Country Statement [Third Global Platform DRR]

Solomon Islands Government's statement at the Third session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction, Geneva, Switzerland, 8 - 13 May 2011

Loti Yates. Solomon Islands. National Disaster Management Office

Geneva : NDMO, 2011. [2 p.]

Download : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/original/GPDRR_SLB_2011_globalplatformcountrystate.pdf

HTML : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/documents/6833.html

URL : http://www.preventionweb.net/files/globalplatform/solomonisglobalplatformcountrystate.doc

6891

Aligning Regional and Global Disaster Risk Reduction Agendas : summary of key regional political commitments and disaster risk reduction priorities. 8 - 13 May 2011 : Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction

The summary reports on the agendas and priorities for disaster risk reduction based on the outcomes of regional conferences and forums that took place worldwide in 2010 and 2011. These outcomes were also considered for the agenda of the Third session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction  8 -13 May 2011

International Strategy for Disaster Reduction Secretariat

New York : ISDR, 2011. 67 p. [70 p.] Annex : p. 21-67

Download : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/original/GPDRR_2011_globalplatformv12a.pdf

HTML : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/documents/6891.html

URL : http://www.preventionweb.net/files/19957_2011globalplatformv12a.pdf

6916

South / South Cooperation on DRR between the Caribbean and other regions : 3rd Session of the Global Platform for DRR 9 May 2011 ; Switzerland, Geneva

Presentation at the Third session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction, Geneva, Switzerland, 8 - 13 May 2011. The diverse cooperation experience, drivers of the cooperation and the outcomes. Identification and dissemination of CCA/DRR best practices

Collymore, Jeremy. Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency

St. Michael, Barbados : CDEMA, 2011. 11 p. : col. ill.

Download : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/original/GPDRR_PE22_2011_southsouth_cooperatn.pdf

HTML : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/documents/6916.html

URL : http://www.preventionweb.net/files/globalplatform/entry_presentation~southsouthcooperationppjcrevupdated.pdf

6931

Pacific Islanders make their case in Geneva

SPC SOPAC Division News, 26 May 2011. Pacific Island delegates told participants attending the Third Global Platform on Disaster Risk Reduction in Geneva 8 - 13 May that their countries and territories remain highly disaster prone and that the region is threatened by natural hazards of geological and meteorological origin, according to Dr. Russell Howorth, Director SOPAC. UN Secretary General Ban ki-Moon, who was the keynote speaker, noted that the aim of the conference was to reduce disaster risk through technology, knowledge and economic tools, and called for accelerating efforts in building resilience and a coalition of action for disaster risk reduction

Jackson, Naomi. Secretariat of the Pacific Community

Suva : SPC SOPAC Division, 2011. 2 p. : col. ill.

Download : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/original/GPDRR_2011_PACiFIC_make_case_Geneva.pdf

HTML : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/documents/6931.html

URL : http://www.sopac.org/index.php/media-releases/1-latest-news/292-pacific-islanders-make-their-case-in-geneva

6933

Disaster risk reduction through climate change adaptation [Third Global Platform DRR]

Presentation at the Third Session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction, Third Session, Geneva, Switzerland, 8 - 13 May 2011. Highlights summary of the 4th AMCDRR, overview, main theme, conference outcomes, next steps and conclusions

Kim, Haksu. International Strategy for Disaster Reduction

[Seoul] : [NEMA], 2011. 11 p. : col. ill.

Download : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/original/GPDRR_PE22_2011_drr_cca.pdf

HTML : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/documents/6933.html

URL : http://www.preventionweb.net/files/globalplatform/entry_presentation~ouctcome4amcdrrnemahaksukim20111.05.091.pdf

6937

Intergrating DRR and CCA at the local level : a case study on Lami. Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction Third Session, Geneva, Switzerland 8 - 13 May 2011

Presentation at the Third session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction, Geneva, Switzerland, 8 - 13 May 2011. In March 2010, Lami Town became one of four pilot cities in UN Habitat’s Pacific Cities and Climate Change Initiative (CCCI). The objectives are to create awareness and encourage local communities to take ownership actively engage local communities in disaster preparedness action plans

Preeya Leli

Geneva : Lami Town Council, 2011. [9 p.] : col. ill.

Download : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/original/GPDRR_SE25_2011_intergrating_drr.pdf

HTML : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/documents/6937.html

URL : http://www.preventionweb.net/files/globalplatform/entry_presentation~presentationlamitowncouncilgeneva.pdf

6943

Disaster risk reduction in times of climate change : a Pacific perspective

Presented at the Third session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk  Reduction, Geneva, Switzerland, 8 - 13 May 2011. Highlights a brief overview of the climate change vulnerabilities and risks faced by Pacific Islands

[Koteka, Elizabeth W]

[Geneva] : [s.n.], 2011. [33 p.] : col. ill.

Download : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/original/GPDRR_SE3_2011_pacific_perspctv.pdf

HTML : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/documents/6943.html

URL : http://www.preventionweb.net/files/globalplatform/entry_presentation~disasterriskreductionintimesofclimatechange.pdf

6946

Heads of IOGS and Regional Platforms meeting : Monday 9th May 2011, 2 - 5pm, Room 3

Presented at the Third session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction, Geneva, Switzerland, 8 - 13 May 2011. Objective of the meeting to enhance regional and inter-regional cooperation for the effective implementation of the global DRR agenda by building on the political commitment and technical mobilization created at the regional level

[Geneva : s.n.], 2011. 3 p.

Download : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/original/GPDRR_PE22_2011_heads_of_IGOs.pdf

HTML : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/documents/6946.html

URL : http://www.preventionweb.net/files/globalplatform/entry_bg_paper~280411finalabstractheadsofigosandregionalplatformsmeeting.pdf

6982

More emphasis needed for disaster risk reduction

Vanuatu Daily Post News, 27 May 2011. Although being the first in the Pacific region to develop a National Action Plan (NAP) for Disaster Risk Reduction and Disaster Management (DRR-DM), there is room for more when it comes to DRR. National Disaster Management Office’s Research and Planning Officer, Peter Korisa made the statement after returning from the Third Session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) in Geneva, Switzerland, from May 8 to 13. The Global Platform also included the first World Reconstruction Conference (WRC), hosted by the World Bank, creating even further opportunities to highlight and address development challenges in responding to disasters triggered by natural hazards. See Also UID 6821 for the Vanuatu Government’s Statement

Marango, Thompson

[Port Vila] : Vanuatu Daily Post Online, 2011. 2 p.

Download : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/original/GP_2011_more_emphasis_DRR.pdf

HTML : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/documents/6982.html

URL : http://www.dailypost.vu/content/more-emphasis-needed-disaster-risk-reduction

7102

Promoting cross-Regional cooperation for DRR. Case study : Meeting on the Institutional Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction in Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia and Africa

Presentation at the Third session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction, Geneva, Switzerland, 8 - 13 May 2011. Highlights International context, regional context, event: purpose and participants, main objectives, working papers for discussion and conclusions and recommendations

Vadillo, Percy A. International Strategy for Disaster Reduction

[Lima, Peru] : Technical Secretariat of CAPRADE, 2011. [10 p.], [10 slides] : col. ill.

Download : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/original/ISDR_2011_Promoting_cross_regional.pdf

HTML : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/documents/7102.html

URL : http://www.preventionweb.net/files/globalplatform/entry_presentation~institucionalidad.pdf

7111

Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction Bulletin : a daily report of the Third Session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction ; issue 1, volume. 141, number 3, Wednesday, 11 May 2011 [Issue 1- Final issue]

Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction Bulletin compiled issue 1 to final issue. On Tuesday, 10th May 2011, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon opened the Third Session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR). The issue is a compilation of the Global platform which highlights the opening, plenary sessions, outcomes of the platform, summary of the session and closing ceremony

Louw, Kate. International Institute for Sustainable Development. (IISD Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction Bulletin ; 141, 2011. 1-Final)

New York : IISD, 2011. 4 p., 4 p., 4 p., 17 p. [29 p.] : col. ill.

Download : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/original/GPDRR_2011_IISD_Bulletin_I1V141N3_29p.pdf

HTML : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/documents/7111.html

URL : http://www.iisd.ca/ymb/gpdrr/2011/compilation.pdf

8887

Third session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction, General Plenary Statement by : Sumeo Silu, Disaster Coordinator, National Disaster Management Office, Tuvalu ; Geneva, 12 May 2011

Government of Tuvalu's statement at the Third Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction, Geneva, Switzerland, 8 - 13 May 2011

Silu, Sumeo

[Funafuti] : Government of Tuvalu, 2011. 3 p.

Download : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/original/GPDRR_TUV_2011_statement.pdf

HTML Link : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/documents/8887.html

URL : http://pacificdisastermanagement.kemlu.go.id/Documents/Tuvalu/Tuvalu_Statement_at_Global_Platform_for_Disaster_Risk_Reduction,_Geneva,_12_May_2011.pdf

8888

Samoa : Official Government Statement ; 3rd session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction 2011 ; May 8 - 13

Government of Samoa's statement delivered by Vaito'a Peletisala Toeupe, Senior Disaster Management Officer at the Third Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction, Geneva, Switzerland, 8 - 13 May 2011

Toelupe, Vaito'a Peletisala

[Apia] : Government of Samoa, 2012. 8 p.

Download : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/original/GPDRR_WSM_2011_statement.pdf

HTML Link : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/documents/8888.html

URL : http://www.preventionweb.net/files/globalplatform/samoaofficialstatement.pdf