1 1 Workshop on Risks and Impacts from Extreme Events in ASEAN Countries on Flood Workshop on Risks and Impacts from Extreme Events in ASEAN Countries on Flood 10 th Meeting of the ASEAN Working Group Water Resources Management (AWGWRM) Manila, 5 -6 July th Meeting of the ASEAN Working Group Water Resources Management (AWGWRM) Manila, 5 -6 July 2010 Mr. Leonarda Ibnu said

2 Background The Project Proposal was endorsed by:  18 th Meeting of the ASEAN Senior Officials on the Environment (ASOEN), on 6-8 August 2007, in Boracay, Philippines  Ad-referendum approval by the ASEAN Working Group on Water Resources Management (AWGWRM) on 3 August 2007

3 Objectives  to assess the management of flood existing in AMS to learn how well each country could cope with the situations,  to identify what are needed to improve the current situation of flood management in AMS individually and holistically. Needs for modern technology, international experience and expertise, and financial assistance from global community are expected to be identify too.

4 Expected Outcomes ► ► It is expected that at the end of the Workshop the following are identified/developed: 1. 1.a list of gaps on current flood management in AMS 2. 2.a list of needs for technical and financial assistance from global community, in particular the needs for capacity building for people living in high risk area a list of recommendation on how to improve the current flood management

5 The Workshop   Co-organised by the Ministry of Public Works Indonesia, the ASEAN Secretariat and the ASEAN-US Technical Assistance and Training Facility (TATF) on 9 – 10 June 2010 in Bali, Indonesia   Co-funded by the ASEAN-US TATF and the Japan-ASEAN Integration Fund (JAIF)   Participated by over 50 participants : ► ► Representatives from water related agencies of ASEAN Member States, except Brunei Darussalam and Malaysia ► ► Steering Committee of the Global Water Partnership Southeast Asia (GWP SEA) ► ► Representatives from the Government of Japan, the ASEAN Secretariat, the Mekong River Commission (MRC), JICA and ASEAN-US TATF

6  Methodology and structure : The Workshop Identify Gaps between current conditions and desired future conditions Assign priority to the Gaps Develop Action Plans for the highest Priority Gaps

7 The Outcomes TEAM A 1. 1.Need for increased knowledge base about flood management / lack of knowledge sharing on best practices 2. 2.Need for more comprehensive flood hazard and risk maps that are based not only on topographic and land use but also on computations with rainfall runoff and inundation models (depth, duration and frequency) 3. 3.More emphasis on non-structural mitigation measures in flood prone-areas where structural measures are lacking or infeasible Day 1 - Identification of GAPS on current flood management

8 TEAM B 1. 1.Not enough budget allocation and attention given to water related disaster management 2. 2.Lack of long-term funding available and action plans for Flood Management 3. 3.(How to ensure/ demonstrate) value creation (for engaging in flood management), for examples: Improved water ways that attract business and provide recreational/ leisure opportunities The Outcomes Day 1 - Identification of GAPS on current flood management

9 TEAM C 1.Need for (better) early warning systems and forecasting methods for flash flood and landslides 2.Technical support needed to set up and operate forecasting systems 3.Numerous communication gaps and stakeholders’ involvement (TV, newspapers, etc), on all aspects of flood management, such as:  the importance of flood management;  need for planning – including land-use planning and adaptation;  ensuring community and stakeholder involvement;  value creation success stories;  need for balanced information since misinformation and conflicting information is an issue The Outcomes Day 1 - Identification of GAPS on current flood management

10 GAP 1 Lack of budget allocation and attention given to water related disaster management Proposed SolutionsRegionalNational 1.Develop a regional plan to present to governments and donorsX 2.Need a body to consolidate information from all stakeholders to present information to decision makers/ budget people X 3.Establish national flood control committees to administer a flood control and mitigation food X 4.Develop programs to get information to stakeholders who can influence decision makers (primary national, but possibly some local and some regional (e.g. water ministers’ meetings) 5.Develop innovative funding mechanisms by: a.Combining flood management uses with another use that has a revenue stream, e.g. toll roads X b.Public/private partnerships – Create an economic benefit that justifies investment from private sector X The Outcomes Day 2 – Recommendation of Priority Areas and Proposed Solutions

11 GAP 2 Knowledge sharing of best practices, and need for comprehensive flood hazard and risk maps based not only on topographic and land use but also showing computations with rainfall runoff and inundation models (depth, duration and frequency). PROPOSED SOLUTIONS Targeted capacity building and skills training at regional and national level combined with activities to promote regional sharing of national experience. Action StepsRegionalNational 1.Seminars and sharing of case studiesXX 2.Building case studies, training (such as on land-use, hydrology models, GIS) and application of regional training outputs X 3.Enhancement of Flood Management: Exchange of experience and knowledge for Flood Management X Improvement of Information System for Flood ManagementXX 4.Joint the ‘HELP DESK’ initiative (developed by WMO)X Day 2 – Recommendation of Priority Areas and Proposed Solutions The Outcomes

12 GAP 3 Improved early warning systems and forecasting methods for flash flood and landslides (see related Gap 4) PROPOSED SOLUTIONS: Training on early Warning System and Public Information Campaigns Action StepsRegionalNational 1.Assessment of gaps/barriers on early warning system and forecasting among AMS XX 2.Preparation of Action PlanXX 3.Training on Software/Hardware 4.Information Sharing Research study exchanges (river basins study, compilation of success stories) XX Technology exchangeXX 5.Media & Communication CampaignX Day 2 – Recommendation of Priority Areas and Proposed Solutions The Outcomes

13 GAP 4 Technology support to set up and operate forecasting systems PROPOSED SOLUTIONS: Access financial support and political will Action StepsRegionalNational Skills training on technical purchases and installation, data collectionXX Day 2 – Recommendation of Priority Areas and Proposed Solutions The Outcomes

14 GAP 5 Balanced information and media (to promote stakeholder ownership and involvement and improved flood management and adaptation planning PROPOSED SOLUTIONS: Comprehensive media Communication Plan Action StepsRegionalNational 1.Media Plan DevelopmentXX 2.Multi sectoral engagementXX 3.Participatory PlanningX 4.Training on Role of Media XX 5.Training for Media XX 6.Set up Media Information/ communication CentreXX Day 2 – Recommendation of Priority Areas and Proposed Solutions The Outcomes

Explore regional funding for AMS to develop national flood response and preparedness plans aligned with a regional flood response plan 2. 2.Encourage the development of ASEAN regional and national flood control committees 3. 3.Develop a report on innovative sources of funding for flood control in ASEAN such as combining flood control activities with revenue-generating activities The recommendations were formulated by the Consultant, based on the outputs from the Groups. The recommendations has not yet been reviewed by the Workshop’s participants Recommendations

16 Recommendations 4. 4.Operationalise and staff the proposed ASEAN Help Desk for greater exchange of information 5. 5.Develop and conduct ASEAN regional training courses to develop capacity of water ministry staff in ASEAN countries. Topics could include:   Land use planning,   Hydrologic modeling,   GIS systems,   Setting up/maintaining remote monitoring systems,   Purchasing/utilising early warning systems,   Public information/media relations,   Stakeholder engagement/participatory planning 6. 6.Create a pool of technical advisors that can provide direct support to ASEAN Member States in implementing programs related to the above topics.

17 for AWGWRM consideration   The AWGWRM may wish to comment the recommendations formulated by the Consultant   The AWGWRM may wish to identify follow up actions to be implemented

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21 ► Thank you Mr. Leonarda Ibnu said 10 th AWGWRM, 5 – 6 July 2010, Manila, Philippines