MELAKA DECLARATION ON DISASTER RISK REDUCTION 2011 Presented by: Ogu Salim Omar Disaster Management Division National Security Council Prime Minister’s Department Malaysia

National Disaster Awareness Day 2011 “Strengthening National Resilience Through Disaster Risk Reduction” MELAKA INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTRE, MELAKA 18 – 19 FEBRUARY 2011 Organised by: National Security Council Prime Minister’s Department Malaysia

background Main objective : to integrate the strength end effort of Government agencies at the national, state, and district levels to come together and be seriously involved in disaster management especially in preparing for and mitigating the impacts of disaster. Parts of Activities: National launching of the UNISDR World Disaster Reduction Campaign and the ‘ASEAN Knowledge Sharing Workshop on Mainstreaming Disaster Reduction in Education’. Among the activities conducted under the World Disaster Reduction Campaign are the ‘One Million Safe Schools and Hospitals’ campaign and ‘Making Cities Resilient – My City is Getting Ready’ campaign.

background Cont’d… This is in line with the global effort to address the fact that half of the world’s population today are city dwellers and are constantly facing the risk of disasters due to unplanned urbanization which contributes to risk factors such as structural failures, environmental degradation and overpopulation. It will also help to improve the nation’s preparedness in facing disasters especially in the context of increasing public awareness and involvement at all levels in disaster risk reduction. The launching of these campaigns at the national level as well as recognition to leaders at the Federal, State and Local Authority level is seen as an incentive to ensure that elements of disaster risk reduction is widely applied at all levels throughout the country.

‘One Million Safe Schools and Hospitals’ campaign ‘Making Cities Resilient – My City is Getting Ready’ campaign Role model city Historic Melaka City Council (Melaka) Putrajaya Corporation (Putrajaya) Kuala Lumpur City Hall (Kuala Lumpur) Champion of “Making City Resilient” Chief Minister of Melaka ‘One Million Safe Schools and Hospitals’ campaign Champion of Safe School Minister of Education Champion of Safe Hospital Minister of Health

Schedule of Program 17 February 2011 (Thursday) Time 0900 – 1700 1015 – 1030 Refreshment Venue : Dining Hall, Level G 1030 – 1230 Session 2A : “Role of Local Authorities in DRR” Secretariat: Ministry of Housing and Local Government Venue: Grand Ballroom, Level 2 Session2B : “ASEAN Knowledge Sharing Workshop on Mainstreaming DRR in Education” Ministry of Education & ASEAN Venue : Auditorium, Level 1 Session : “Safe Hospitals/Health Facilities Symposium” Ministry of Health Meeting Room 3 & 4, Level 1 Session 2D : “National Disaster Management Mechanism” National Security Council Meeting Room 5 & 6, Level 1 1230 – 1445 Lunch Friday Prayer Venue : Al-Alami Mosque, MITC, Melaka 1445 – 1600 Continued: Session 2A Session 2B Session 2C Session 2D 1600 – 1630 1630 – 1800 1800 – 1900 Drafting of Declaration Meeting Secretariat for sessions 2A, 2B, & 2D All interested agencies Venue: Meeting Room 1 & 2, Level 1 2000 – 2230 Officla Dinner Hosted by the Melaka State Government Venue: Seri Negeri Hall, Seri Negeri Complex, Ayer Keroh, Melaka (All Participants are Cordially Invited) Time 0900 – 1700 1 Malaysia Collaboration in Disaster Risk Reduction Exhibition 1500 – 1800 Registration Venue : Registration Counter, Level G (Lobby Level) Day One 18 February 2011 (Friday) Time 0730 – 0830 Registration Venue : Registration Counter, Level G (Lobby Level) 0830 – 0845 Opening Remarks Y. Bhg. Datuk Mohamed Thajudeen bin Abdul Wahab Secretary, National Security Council Venue : Grand Ballroom, Level 2 0845 – 1015 Plenary: “mainstreaming Diaster Risk Reduction into Development Policy, Planning and Implementation” Moderator – Universiti Kebangsaan (UKM) Presentation 1: “Hyogo Framework for Action and UN/ISDR Global Campaigns” United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Risk Reduction (UN/ISDR) (25 Minutes) Presentation 2 : “Total Disaster Risk Management” Asian Disaster Reduction Centre (ADRC) Presentation 3: Melaka World Heritage City: Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) in Melaka Development Planning Melaka State Secretary Q&A Session

Day Two 19 February 2011 (Saturday) Masa 0900 – 1030 Continued: Session 2A Venue: Grand Ballroom, Level 2 Session 2B Venue: Auditorium, Level 1 Session 2C Meeting Room 3 & 4, Level 1 Session 2D Venue: Meeting Room 5 & 6, Level 1 1030 – 1100 Refreshment Venue : Dining Hall 1100 – 1300 1300 – 1430 Lunch 1430 – 1630 Launching/Closing Ceremony Arrival of Honorary Guests Arrival of Honourable Ministers Arrival of Y.A.B. Tan Sri Muhyiddin bin Mohd Yassin Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia Minister of Education Arrival of Y.A.B. Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib bin Tun Abdul Razak Prime Minister of Malaysia National Anthem Doa Recital Opening Remarks Ms. Helena Molin Valdes United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Risk Reduction (UN/ISDR) Official launching/Closing Remarks Y.A.B. Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib bin Tun Abdul Razak Prime Minister of Malaysia Handover of Certificates to Safe City Champion and Role Model Cities for the Making Cities Resilient – My City is Getting Ready Campaign Handover of Certificates to the Minister of Education and the Minister of Health for the One Million Safe Schools and Hospitals Campaign Champion Venue: Grand Ballroom, Level 2 Tour of Exhibition Hall Venue : Exhibition Hall A, Level G Press Statement Venue : VIP Room, Level G Refreshment Venue : Dining Hall

MINISTRY/DEPT/ AGENCY events NO. TOPIC MINISTRY/DEPT/ AGENCY NO. OF PARTICIPANT 1. 2A – Role of Local Authorities in DRR Ministry of Housing and Local Government, State & District Authority 200 2. 2B – ASEAN Knowledge Sharing Workshop on Mainstreaming DRR in Education Ministry of Education, State and District Education Department, ASEAN Member Countries 3. 2C – Safe Hospitals/Health Facilities Symposium Ministry of Health, State and District Health Department, Private Clinic & Hospital, Medical Association, NGOs 4. 2D – National Disaster Management Mechanism NSC, State Secretary, District Officer, Disaster Management & Response Agencies, NGOs TOTAL 800

Melaka Declaration on Disaster Risk Reduction 2011 (1 of 4) Melaka Declaration on Disaster Risk Reduction 2011 Concerned by the increasing consequences of disasters in the country affecting and threatening human life and development gains; Aware of the changing nature of disaster risk in the country brought about by climate variability and change and the increased vulnerability of communities to disasters; Appreciating national, state and local governments initiatives on disaster risk reduction (DRR), in line with the Hyogo Framework for Action 2005 – 2015 (HFA);   Recognising the Second Session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction 2009, which calls for “reduced risks for all” as well as the need to scale up commitment and promote innovative approaches to reduce disaster risk to achieve the HFA goals; Noting the Kuala Lumpur Declaration on Disaster Risk Reduction in Asia 2008, which calls for strengthened efforts on DRR, including public-private partnership, multi-stakeholder involvement and empowerment of local governments, mobilisation of resources, public awareness and education, keeping health facilities safe from disasters, and integration of climate change adaptation (CCA);

Supporting the theme and aims of the Disaster Awareness Day 2011; Acknowledging recent global and regional developments, which are expected to further the cause of DRR in Malaysia, such as the World Disaster Reduction Campaign (“Making Cities Resilient: My City is Getting Ready” and “One Million Safe Schools and Hospitals Initiative”), Incheon Regional Roadmap and Action Plan for Disaster Risk Reduction through Climate Change Adaptation, and the ASEAN Agreement on Disaster Management and Emergency Response (AADMER); Recognising that governments have responsibility to augment efforts for reducing risks of disasters, and the need to integrate and harmonise initiatives through a national coordinating mechanism with participation of other stakeholders and networks; Supporting the theme and aims of the Disaster Awareness Day 2011; DO HEREBY call on national, state and local DRR stakeholders:   On national mechanism for disaster management: to encourage development of legal and institutional arrangements; to strengthen human resource and capacity for DRR efforts; to integrate DRR into development planning; to enhance coordination and collaboration among stakeholders; to promote the use of technology in support of early warning, multi-hazards risk assessment, and climate modelling and downscaling.

(3 of 4) On role of local authorities for DRR: to strengthen local capacity to integrate climate and disaster risk into local development planning; to promote effective implementation of laws, policies and guidelines; to advance multi-stakeholder partnerships, intensify efforts in collaborative research and encourage community based actions to enhance the resilience of cities. On mainstreaming DRR in education: to promote systematic integration of DRR into school curriculum and training of teachers and education officers;  to enhance non-formal education and effect behavioural changes; to ensure proper dissemination of information and materials; to recognise and share indigenous knowledge and good practices for achieving sustainability.   On schools and hospitals safe from disasters: to raise awareness about safe schools and hospitals; to be prepared in case of and after emergencies and disasters; to remain accessible, functional and operational at maximum capacity when most needed; to contribute time, effort or resources in making schools and hospitals safe; to provide support in building and/or retrofitting schools, hospitals and education and health facilities to meet disaster resilient standards; to ensure availability, preparedness and fitness of human resources and to reduce their risk exposure and vulnerability.

(4 of 4) WE, DO HEREBY: Invite the Malaysian delegation to carry the messages in this Declaration to the Third Session of the Global Platform on Disaster Risk Reduction in May 2011, Fifth Asian Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction in 2012 and beyond. Endeavour to report on progress made in implementing the HFA at the Third Session of the Global Platform on Disaster Risk Reduction in May 2011, including the Global Assessment Report 2011, and beyond. Galvanise the establishment of a national platform and comprehensive legal framework for disaster management in Malaysia with other stakeholders. Call upon all stakeholders to advocate, lead and champion actions on DRR, particularly in keeping education and health facilities safe from disasters and making cities resilient. Adopt, wherever appropriate, recommendations from this Declaration in implementing the National Policy on Climate Change. Engage with international and regional organisations and other countries for the provision and exchange of expertise, technical support and good practices to accelerate implementation of HFA. ADOPTED in Melaka on 19 February in the year 2011.

The Melaka Declaration and the Corresponding HFA Indicator (1 of 2) The Melaka Declaration and the Corresponding HFA Indicator Initiative Indicator [Corresponding Core Indicator in HFA Monitor] Empowerment of the mechanism for disaster management Establishment of national policy and legal framework for disaster management [1.1] Integration of DRR and CCA in national and sectoral development plans and strategies [1.1; 4.1] Allocation of financial resource for DRR activities [1.2] Development of innovative financial mechanism for DRR activities [1.2] Creation and functioning of national platform for disaster management [1.4] Dedicated research institutes and R&D activities on hazards and disasters [3.3] Development of national data repository on natural disasters and extreme weather events [2.1] Assessment and dissemination of information of disaster risks [2.1; 2.2; 2.4; 3.1] Promotion of awareness through appropriate outreach strategies [3.4] Enhancing the role of local authorities for DRR Delineation of responsibilities of state and local governments to managing disaster risk [1.1] Integration of DRR and CCA in state and local plans and strategies [1.1] Community based disaster management Provision of support to DRR activities by community and community-based organisations [1.3] Development of guideline for managing disaster risks at community level [3.1]

(2 of 2) Multi-stakeholder partnership in DRR Development of innovative financial mechanism for DRR activities [1.2] Creation of networking opportunities for multi-stakeholder engagement [1.4; 3.1; 3.4] Provision of training to officers managing disasters [3.2] Development of guidelines for assessing and managing risks of development projects, infrastructure and key facilities to disasters [4.6] Mainstreaming of DRR in education Assessment and inclusion of school curricula and education material on DRR concepts and practices [3.1] Schools and hospitals safe from disasters Assessment of risks of structure and linking infrastructure to disasters [2.1; 4.6] Performance of training drills and rehearsals for facing disasters [5.2] Development of disaster response programmes and relevant trainings [5.2] Regional and international cooperation Participation in regional and international activities on DRR Sharing of experience and expertise [5.4]

THE MELAKA DECLARATION AS ENABLING FACTOR TO ACCELERATE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF HFA IN MALAYSIA Instrument to identify national priorities of short term and long term actions to ensure the implementation of HFA Review the current legislative and administrative framework including the NSC Directive No.20 to include DRR measures Accelerate the establishment of the multi-stakeholder National Platform on Disaster Risk Reduction Promote integration between CCA and DRR through the Adaptation Working Group of the National Green Technology and Climate Change Council (MTHPI) Promote local action through the UNISDR World Disaster Reduction Campaigns Nationwide implementation of Safe Schools and Hospitals campaign by the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Education More cities to achieve the status of ‘Resilient City’ with Kuala Lumpur, Melaka and Putrajaya as Role Models Enhance community resilience through integrated education, public awareness and community based disaster management programs Evaluation and monitoring is done through the Disaster Management and Relief Committee at the respective District, State and National levels

PHOTOS

Datuk Mohamed Thajudeen bin Abdul Wahab Secretary of National Security Council Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Hj. Mohd Ali bin Mohd Rustam Chief Minister of Melaka Tan Sri Muhyiddin bin Mohd Yassin Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia Mr Makoto Fujieda Asian Disaster Reduction Centre (ADRC) Prof. Dr. Joy Jacqueline Pereira Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Ms. Helena Molin Valdes Deputy Director, UNISDR

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