1. www.unisdr.org 1 Asia Regional Task Force on Urban Risk Reduction Yuki Matsuoka, UNISDR 14 August 2009

2. www.unisdr.org 2 The Asia Regional Task Force on Urban Risk Reduction (RTF-URR) Currently represented by 16 members and open for expansion ( ADPC, ADRC, CITYNET, EMI, IRP secretariat, JICA, Kobe University, Kyoto University, NSET, SEEDS, UNCRD, UNEP, UN-Habitat, UNISDR, UNU and WHO) The Goals of the RTF as the ISDR regional thematic platform on URR:  To enhance decisive actions to reduce risk and increase community resilience in the urban areas in the Asia region. The Objectives of the RTF:  To act as an advocacy vehicle to major urban policy bodies;  To provide a platform for collective information, knowledge development and sharing ;  To facilitate interactions and cooperation among related organizations and stakeholders for collaborative efforts.

3. www.unisdr.org 3 The RTF-URR was established in January 2008  1 st Meeting, January 2008, in Kobe,  2nd meeting, February 2008, in Bkk,  3rd meeting, May 2008, in Kobe,  4th meeting, Dec 2008 in KL,  Side event on URR, Dec 2008 in KL,  5 th meeting, March 2009 in Bkk  Special Event on URR during GPDR, June 2009 in Geneva  Thematic Session on Localizing HFA during LGA DRR in Incheon, 12 August 2009  (TBC) 6 th meeting will be in January 2010 in Kobe Workspace for the RTF-URR within PreventionWeb for interaction and sharing information and documents

4. www.unisdr.org 4 In line with HFA implementation, some concrete initiatives within the RTF-URR:  URR Status Report in Asia and Inventory of Urban Risk Reduction Initiatives (input to the GAR process, and publication was launched in the Global Platform on DRR, June 2009)  Production of the Guideline for the Implementation of the Hyogo Framework for Action for local governments  ‘RADIUS plus 10’ as the follow up project of the original RADIUS (Assessment Report on Zigon city).  Publication ‘City Profile: Climate and Disaster Resilience’ (launched February 2009)

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6. 6 Structure of the URR Status Report  Introduction  Status of Urban Risk in Asia  HFA and Urban Risk Reduction  Inventory of Urban Risk Reduction Initiatives in Asia  Way Forward

7. www.unisdr.org 7 City Profile – climate and disaster resilience

8. www.unisdr.org 8 Banda Aceh Bangkok Colombo Danang Dhaka Hanoi Ho Chi Minh Hue Iloilo Makati Mumbai San Fernando Sukabumi Suwon Yokohama

9. www.unisdr.org 9 CDRI Analysis: future/on-going activities Further analysis on cities: Cities in South Asia, ASEAN, Indian Cities (coastal, mountain and river-basin) Cluster of mega-cities: Metro Manila (17 cities) City based approach: Mumbai, Incheon, Kobe etc

10. www.unisdr.org 10 A Guideline for the implementation of the Hyogo Framework for Action by local governments

11. www.unisdr.org 11 Introduction What –Making “Words into Action” HFA implementation guideline for local governments –Local context based on demands, experiences & sound practices: towns/cities Target audience Local government policy makers and officials, key representatives of local communities & institutions

12. www.unisdr.org 12 Structure Chapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. Getting started Chapter 3. HFA-1: Making disaster risk reduction a priority Chapter 4. HFA-2: Identity, assess and monitor disaster risks and enhance early warning Chapter 5. HFA-3: Use knowledge, innovation and education to build a culture of safety and resilience at all levels Chapter 6. HFA-4: Reduce the underlying risk factors Chapter 7. HFA-5: Strengthening disaster preparedness for effective response and recovery According to HFA five priorities, Each Chapter 3-7 has: i) Summary table of the tasks ii) Tools iii) Examples (good practices/case study)

13. www.unisdr.org 13 Chapter 2: Getting Started 4 pointers before undertaking tasks Put emphasis on process. Inclusive & participatory Multi-stakeholder dialogues/ workshops Consultations Feedback mechanisms Consensus building Know where you are. Situational context Baseline characteristics Benchmarking Town/city profile Start simple. Suitable scale Available resources Joint activities Linkages with stakeholders Learning by doing Developing knowledge base & action plans Keep track of performance/ update information. Strategic approach towards functional & useful information system Monitoring Indicators

14. www.unisdr.org 14 Local/city-level DRR 20 Tasks (1) Local/city governance Task 1. Engage in multi-stakeholder dialogue to establish foundations for disaster risk reduction. Task 2. Create or strengthen mechanisms for systematic coordination for DRR. Task 3.Assess and develop the institutional basis for disaster risk reduction. Task 4.Prioritize disaster risk reduction and allocate appropriate resources. Risk assessment and early warning Task 5. Establish an initiative for local risk assessment to combine with country assessments. Task 6. Review the availability of risk-related information and the capacities for data collection and use. Task 7. Assess capacities and strengthen early warning systems Task 8. Develop communication and dissemination mechanisms for disaster risk information and early warning

15. www.unisdr.org 15 Local/city-level DRR Tasks (2) Knowledge management Task 9.Develop a programme to raise awareness of disaster risk reduction of DRR consistent with that of the country. Task 10. Develop or utilize DRR training for key sectors based on identified priorities Task 11. Enhance the compilation, dissemination and use of disaster risk reduction information. Vulnerability reduction Task 12. Environment: Incorporate DRR in environmental management. Task 13. Social needs: Establish mechanisms for increasing resilience of the poor and the most vulnerable. Task 14. Physical planning: Establish measures to incorporate disaster risk reduction in urban and land-use planning. Task 15. Structure: Strengthen mechanisms for improved building safety and protection of critical facilities. Task 16. Economic development: Stimulate DRR activities in production and service sectors. Task 17. Financial/economic instruments: Create opportunities for private sector involvement in DRR. Task 18. Emergency and public safety; disaster recovery: Develop a recovery planning process that incorporates DRR. Disaster preparedness Task 19. Review disaster preparedness capacities and mechanisms. Task 20. Strengthen planning and programming for disaster preparedness.

16. www.unisdr.org 16 Chapter 3-7 According to five priorities of HFA, Introduction, the Stakeholders, Indicators Summary table: tasks, local indicator/link with national HFA monitor indicator, guide questions Tools Cases and examples in highlight boxes

17. www.unisdr.org 17 Chapter 3: HFA-1 Summary Table Making risk reduction a national and local/city priority with a strong institutional basis for implementation HFA TaskLocal indicatorGuide questions Engage in multi- stakeholder dialogue to establish foundations for disaster risk reduction (Task 1)  A local/city multi-sectoral platform for disaster risk reduction is functioning  Political commitment  Are different stakeholders engaged in a continuing dialogue for disaster risk reduction?  Is there political consensus on importance of DRR?  What is the degree of participation of civil society in DRR?  Is local/city government supportive of a community vision for DRR? Create or strengthen mechanisms for systematic coordination for DRR (Task 2)  Community participation and decentralized functions are ensured throughout the local authority  Are community participation and decentralization ensured through the delegation of authority and resources to the local/city level?  Is there an official policy and strategy to support community-based disaster risk management in the city?  Are communities empowered to participate in disaster risk reduction? Are city offices aware of their respective roles in reduction?  Are there committed and effective community outreach activities (DRR and related services, e.g., healthcare)?

18. www.unisdr.org 18 Chapter 3: HFA-1 Summary Table HFA TaskLocal indicatorGuide questions Assess and develop the institutional basis for disaster risk reduction (Task 3)  Policy instruments and tools to support national institutional and legal frameworks  Legal and regulatory system  Is responsibility for DRR planning and implementation devolved to city government and communities?  Are city government and communities equipped with human, financial, and organizational capacities/resources?  Are city government DRR policies, strategies and implementation plans in place?  Are there relevant and enabling legislation (ordinance), regulations, building code, etc. addressing and supporting DRR?  Is DRR integrated into planning at the local/city level in key sectors such as agriculture, climate change, education, environment, health, housing, poverty alleviation, and social welfare?  Are the roles and responsibilities for disaster risk reduction clearly designated?  Are there mechanisms for compliance and enforcement of laws, regulations, building codes, etc., and penalties for non-compliance defined by laws and regulations?  Is the legal and regulatory system underpinned by guarantees of relevant rights to safety, to equitable assistance, to be listened to and consulted?  Are land use regulations, building codes, and other DRR-related laws and regulations enforced locally? Prioritize disaster risk reduction and allocate appropriate resources (Task 4)  Dedicated and adequate resources are available to implement disaster risk reduction activities within the local authority  Are there institutional capacities for DRR at the local/city level?  Is budget allocated to local/city government and other local institutions adequate to enable DRR to be integrated into planning and actual activities?  Are financial resources available to build partnerships with civil society for DRR?  Are there logistical, and other such resources allocated for disaster risk reduction?  Does the government provide training in DRR to local/city officials and community leaders?  Is a system of accountability in place? Is there transparency in the conduct of DRR, including use of funds?

19. www.unisdr.org 19 HFA-1 Examples Indicators Examples Tools Local/city multi-sectoral platform: A multi- sectoral platform for disaster risk reduction is functioning in the city Stakeholder engagement/ mechanisms: Community participation and decentralized functions are ensured throughout the city. Framework for disaster risk reduction: Policy instruments and tools to support city’s institutional and legal frameworks for disaster risk reduction Focal point and resource allocation for disaster risk reduction: Dedicated and adequate resources are available to implement disaster risk reduction activities within the city Focal point for disaster risk reduction; resource allocation Multi-stakeholder dialogue Disaster risk reduction framework and action plan Stakeholder engagement/coordination mechanisms Risk reduction process (Yogyakarta, Indonesia) Risk reduction process in Metro (Manila, Philippines) Local-level platform (Nepal) Assessment tools for Earthquake Master Planning (Istanbul, Turkey)

20. www.unisdr.org 20 Example: Makati Engage in multi-stakeholder dialogue to establish foundations for disaster risk reduction (Task 1) A multi-stakeholder dialogue with corporate sectors, civil societies Strong commitment from the Mayor Leadership role to incorporate DRR in city development plan as well as regional sharing Specific funding provision from city budget

21. www.unisdr.org 21 Next Steps Feedback, comments & suggestions on the consultation version (Questionnaire is available) Peer review by several experts Presenting to local government officials Finalization of the Guideline for the HFA implementation by local governments Exploring utilization of the Guideline in existing training programmes

22. www.unisdr.org 22 RTF-URR Planning for 2009 – 2010 On going activities and continued to the next phase: - Finalization of the HFA Implemenataion Guideline for local governments, pilot case cities, and traning opportunities - Expansion of CDRI analysis - Good Practice Publication on Urban Risk Reduction in Asia - Contributing to the ISDR Global Campaing on Safer Cities 2010-2011

23. www.unisdr.org 23 Planning for 2009 – 2010: RTF-URR is commited to serve as a driver for the ISDR Global Campain in Aisa. Identified areas of contribution from RTF-URR partners to the ISDR Global Campaign on Safer Cities 2010-2011 - Advocacy: Awareness raising to people, communities and decision makers - Forum and Events: Campaign launching events, workshops, conferences, public forum on specific issues of urban risk reduction - Flagship Projects: Demonstrative projects on specific geographic and thematic locations - Tools and Guidelines: Development and implementation of tools and guidelines - Utilization of existing trainings: Training for local government officials, exploration of specific courses and diploma programs related to higher education in the related field

24. www.unisdr.org 24 The Asia Regional Task Force on Urban Risk Reduction Current 16 members: ADPC, ADRC, CITYNET, EMI, IRP secretariat, JICA, Kobe University, Kyoto University, NSET, SEEDS, UNCRD, UNEP, UN-Habitat, UNISDR, UNU and WHO Chair: Mr. Rajib Shaw, Kyoto University Vice-chair: Ms. Etsuko Tsunozaki, SEEDS Asia Coordinator: UNISDR Hyogo Office Ms. Yuki Matsuoka Contact: ISDR-Hyogo@un.org Thank you very much