1. Expert Meeting 26-28 November 2007, WMO Geneva Consultation Process Involving Governments and Agencies prior to Adaption of HFA Keynote Presentation Marco Ferrari (former chair of the HFA drafting group) 26-28 November 2007, WMO Headquarters Geneva Expert Meeting 26-28 November 2007, WMO Geneva

2. 4000 Delegates / 168 Countries Sharing of experience Great media attention World Conference on Disaster Reduction 18-22 January 2005 Kobe, Japan

3. Expert Meeting 26-28 November 2007, WMO Geneva Joint effort by governments, Inter-Agency-Task Force organizations and agencies, ISDR secretariat Broad consensus and ownership Roadmap – a culture of prevention and DRR International community's commitment Results

4. Expert Meeting 26-28 November 2007, WMO Geneva Great Hanshin-Kobe earthquake 1995 Context Actual disasters Unfavourable trends Yokohama Conference 1994

5. Expert Meeting 26-28 November 2007, WMO Geneva 1.Governance 2.Risk identification 3.Knowledge management and education 4.Reducing underlying risk factors 5.Preparedness for effective response and recovery Priorities for Action

6. Expert Meeting 26-28 November 2007, WMO Geneva Objectives Increased international profile on DRR Integration of DRR into development Strengthened local and national capacities

7. Expert Meeting 26-28 November 2007, WMO Geneva Objectives UN GA resolution 58/214 Review Yokohama Strategy and PoA WSSD Plan of Implementation 2002 Knowledge sharing Awareness rising

8. Expert Meeting 26-28 November 2007, WMO Geneva Drafting Process 2 main documents:

9. Expert Meeting 26-28 November 2007, WMO Geneva - Definitions and scope of hazards - Linking DRR and climate change -Finances -Related intergovernmental processes -Regional responsibilities (transboundary) -Targets and indicators clear answer during conference Unresolved issues before WCDR

10. Expert Meeting 26-28 November 2007, WMO Geneva  International community agrees to cooperate Final wording But: Long term perspective, not just another Tsunami conference Consensual compromise Critique: Lack of clear declarations, obligations and measurable aims

11. Expert Meeting 26-28 November 2007, WMO Geneva 1.Primary responsibility for protecting peoples lies with the states 2.Favourable political conditions are essential 3.Assessment of risks in any planning 4.DRR contributes to sustainable development and poverty alleviation 5.Available knowledge and capability has to be used "Message from Kobe"

12. Expert Meeting 26-28 November 2007, WMO Geneva 6. For Sustainability of efforts consider, balance and integrate the main aspects: economic aspects environmental aspects social aspects / safety "Message from Kobe"

13. Expert Meeting 26-28 November 2007, WMO Geneva 7. Address the mechanism of the disaster cycle response recovery mitigation "Message from Kobe"

14. Expert Meeting 26-28 November 2007, WMO Geneva 8. Work within partnership financial institutions scientific community population international organisations/ NGOs private sector insurance Authorities / regional organisations "Message from Kobe"

15. Expert Meeting 26-28 November 2007, WMO Geneva Success of HFA will depend on Commitment of stakeholders, in particular UN-agencies (incl. WMO) ISDR mechanism Linkage between science community and practitioners Association of the population

16. Expert Meeting 26-28 November 2007, WMO Geneva Thank You