Overview of the international instruments Male, Maldives, 11 October 2011 David Fisher, IFRC IDRL Programme Coordinator

Global treaties on disaster assistance Chicago Convention, Annex 9 (rev 2004) Tampere Convention (1998) Istanbul Convention (1990) Kyoto Convention (rev 1999) Conv. on UN P&I (1946 & 1947) Convention on Maritime Traffic (1965) Vienna Convention (1961) Nuclear asst conv (1986)

Ratifications in South Asia Tampere Convention Kyoto Customs Istanbul Convention Temporary measures Chicago Convention on Civil Aviation Maritime Convention Nuclear Assistance convention Convention on privileges and Immunities of the UN Afghanistan 1947 1986 Bangladesh 1972 1988 1978 India 1991 2005 1948 Maldives 1974 Nepal 1999 1960 1965 Pakistan 2009 2004 1989 Sri Lanka 2003

Regional Law ASEAN Agreement Draft SAARC Agreement APEC Strategy SCO Agreement SOPAC Agreement EC Civil Protection Mechanism Lisbon Treaty NATO CDEMA Agreement CAPRADE Agreement CEPREDENAC Agreement ECOWAS Mechanism IGAD Agreement Arab League Agreement

Red Cross/Red Crescent (Soft) Law Status Agreements Statutes of the Movement Roles of the components fundamental principles Principles and Rules mechanisms for assistance between components Other resolutions on facilities for the Movement visas, radio frequencies

Rules for coordination UN GA 46/182 (1991) UN GA 57/150 (2002) (INSARAG) IASC Guidelines on the Cluster Approach

IDRL Guidelines Recommendations to governments on how to prepare domestic legal frameworks Compile existing international norms and best practice on legal facilities Ways to ensure both respect for sovereignty and a quick response

Human Rights Int’l Covenant on Economic and Social Rights IASC Guidelines on Human Rights and Disasters Pinheiro Principles

Hyogo Framework Priorities Ensure that DRR is a national and a local priority with a strong institutional basis for implementation. Including through legislation, mechanisms for complance and community participation Identify, assess and monitor disaster risks and enhance early warning. Use knowledge, innovation and education to build a culture of safety and resilience at all levels. Reduce the underlying risk factors. Strengthen disaster preparedness for effective response at all levels