Post-2015 Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction International Day for Disaster Reduction October 2014, Addis Ababa

Impact of Disasters Direct economic losses from disasters so far this century are 50 percent higher than previous estimates: USD 2.5 trillion Total direct losses in 40 low and middle income countries amount to USD 305 billion over the last 30 years Impact in Africa: 1970 to 2012, 0.7 million lost lives and economic damages of USD 26.6 billion In 2012, over 37 million people in Africa were directly affected by a total of 147 recorded disasters 13 million people in Horn of Africa and 16 million in the Sahel suffered from droughts during

Adopted by 168 countries participating in the WCDR Substantially reduce disaster losses by 2015 by building the resilience of nations and communities to disasters Outlines roles and responsibilities of different sectors and actors to reduce disaster losses  Programme of Action for the implementation of the ARSDRR ( ) in line with the HFA and adopted by Heads of State and Government in 2011 The overall goal: “a substantial reduction of social, economic and environmental impacts of disasters on African people and economies, thereby facilitating the achievement of the MDGs and other development aims in Africa”

Progress on Post-2015 Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction

Consultative Process & Outputs Feb 2013: 4 th Africa Regional Platform (Arusha, Tanzania) - Round Table convened to elicit stakeholder feedbacks – REPORT May 2013: The continental position developed at the regional platform presented by the African Union (after a consultative meeting) at the 4 th Session of the Global Platform – POSITION PAPER : Consultations held at sub-regional, national and local levels with participation from all stakeholders – CONSULTATION REPORTS Oct 2013: A CONCEPT NOTE consolidating outputs of all consultations in Africa was developed as basis for next steps: Nov 2013: Consultative Meeting, Nairobi, Kenya, to review the consolidated outcomes –DRAFT SUMMARY STATEMENT March 2014: Africa Working Group (Extended), Abuja, Nigeria, to adopt the final SUMMARY STATEMENT to be tabled at the Africa Regional Platform

5 th Africa Regional Platform & 3 rd Ministerial Meeting on DRR Policy and Institutional Frameworks: From trans-boundary to local risks; decentralization; conflicts; role of parliamentarians, women, youth, children and media Climate Change-DRR Integration: Higher coordination at institutional and information-exchange level; ecosystems; risk financing DRR Investments: Programme and investment frameworks; role of private sector and PPP; specific public budget allocation for DRR Clear accountability mechanisms, including through promoting a coordinated and mutually reinforcing approach to the three international agreements in 2015 – the post-2015 framework for disaster risk reduction, SDGs and the climate change agreements

Outcomes of the 1 st Intergovernmental Preparatory Committee Meeting

Background UNGA Resolution A/RES/68/211 (2013) – Established Open- ended Intergovernmental Preparatory Committee (PrepCom) for WCDRR Bureau of the PrepCom also established with two countries from each regional group (10 in total) and Japan as the additional ex-officio member. Co-Chairs: Finland and Thailand 1 st PrepCom meeting held on July 2014, Geneva, Switzerland

Pre-Zero Draft: Development Process 1 st PrepCom Sessions Recommendations for Post-2015 DRR Framework Chair’s Dialogues Technical Workshop Pre-Zero Draft of Post-2015 DRR Framework AFRICA 35 countries 7 IGOs 1000 Delegates Existing DRR Frameworks Regional Contributions SRSG Elements Paper

Proposed Strategic Goals Disaster Risk Reduction PreventionReductionResilience Risk-informed growth and development measures Reduce exposure & vulnerability, including preparedness for response To absorb loss, minimize impact and recover

Proposed Priorities for Action Understanding Disaster Risks Strengthen Governance to Manage Risks Preparedness for Response, Recovery & Reconstruction Investing in resilience GLOBAL& REGIONAL NATIONAL & LOCAL

Steps to Sendai Formation of 10 member Bureau Regional platforms and meetings Two meetings of preparatory Committee Third UN WCDRR March 2014 March – June 2014 July–November 2014 March July Nov – 18 March 2015 Sendai, Japan 1.Africa (May) 2.Americas (May) 3.Pacific (June) 4.Asia (June) 5.Arab States (Sep) 6.Europe (Oct) 2 from each Region + Japan (ex-officio) Africa (Egypt & South Sudan)

International Day for Disaster Reduction 2014

Does disaster affect all equally? Hurricane Katrina (2005) : 75 percent of those who died were aged over 60 (even though this age group comprised only 16 per cent of the local population) Japanese tsunami (2011): 56 percent of those who died were 65 and over, despite this age group comprising just 23 percent of the population Populations are ageing most rapidly in developing countries: Currently home to 60 percent of the world’s older people projected to rise to 80 percent by 2050

The global ageing population Source: HelpAge International Proportion of Population aged 60 or Above 2014 People aged 60 or above constitute 11 percent of global population

The global ageing population Source: HelpAge International Proportion of Population aged 60 or Above 2050 People aged 60+ constitute 22 percent of global population – 2 BILLION PEOPLE

What makes older persons more vulnerable to disasters? Ageing: physical decline including poor health, mobility, sight and hearing Lack of provision of adequate services, both on a regular basis as well as emergency situations Social exclusion of older persons and discrimination associated with age Higher poverty levels, exacerbated by lack of social protection and livelihood opportunities HelpAge International (2014), Disaster Resilience in an Ageing World’ © Kate Holt/HelpAge International 2009

Older Persons an Asset for DRR Older persons have a lifetime of experience, knowledge and skills Store-house of indigenous and traditional knowledge: A valuable source of information of disasters and risk management Acting as community champions for DRR Strong agents of change for the next generation HelpAge International (2014), Disaster Resilience in an Ageing World’ © Judith Escribano/Age ‌ International 2013

IDDR – A Momentum for Older Persons Survey of older persons and governments on issues related to ageing and DRR Charter 14 for Older People in Disaster Risk Reduction – Can Ethiopia commit? Social Media: Twitter - #IDDRhttps://twitter.com/unisdr

Preliminary Results from the Survey (15-31 August 2014) Perceptions of older persons Climate-induced disasters the greatest threat (floods 62%, cyclones 46%/typhoons 36% and heat waves 37%) Challenges: Mobility and Capacity; resources for preparedness; Awareness Capable but need social support system (70% wish to explain to disaster planners about the special needs and vulnerabilities of older persons Perception of Governments and Decision-Makers Earthquakes and landslides bigger threats to older persons Challenges: Mobility; Eyesight and hearing; Lack of access to information; and Low income Need for improved and disaggregated data collection to better understand special requirements of older persons

UNISDR Regional Office for Africa Thank you for your attention!