1. 1/12 Agenda for the 4th AMCDRR (Draft) Incheon, South Korea, 2010 For the Meeting of the ISDR Asia Partnership Bangkok, Thailand, March 23, 2009 Yeon-Soo PARK, Ph.D. Vice Administrator The National Emergency Management Agency, Republic of Korea

2. 2/12 Contents I.Conference Theme II.Conference Schedule III. Convention Venue etc. IV. Next Steps V.Discussions

3. 3/12 Conference Theme “Climate Change & Disaster Risk Reduction" -Climate Change Adaptation and DRR using Information Technologies and Green Technology -

4. 4/12 ItemGlobalAsiaKorea Temperature ↑ during 20C (IPCC, KMA) 0.74˚C 1.0±0.2˚ C 1.5˚C Sea-Surface Temperature ↑ during 20C 0.5˚C1.2˚C1.4˚C Sea Level ↑ 1960s~2005 0.18cm/yr0.19cm/yr Conference Theme Facts and Damages Munich Re (2002) Economic Losses due to Natural Disasters from 1950 to 2000 Total Regional Mortality, Tropical Cyclones, 1990-1999 EM- DAT Total Regional Mortality, Floods, 1990-1999 EM- DAT US$ billion

5. 5/12 Conference Theme Time to Act  Recognizing that DRR is the problem of “Now” and more urgent in our region  Noting that we need to survive now based on DRR to see “Future” change in carbon emission and climate - Now is the Time for Enhanced Advocacy and Initiatives for the “Climate Change and DRR” preparing after the UNFCCC in Copenhagen (Dec., 2009) Korean Proverb 1: He that is thirstiest digs the well first Need Problem-Solving Cooperative Systems Need Problem-Solving Cooperative Systems Need Technical and Tangible Solutions Need Technical and Tangible Solutions Korean Proverb 2: A good beginning is considered half completed

6. 6/12 Conference Theme Five Topics for HLRT and Technical Sessions Establishment of Nature-friendly Disaster Prevention Practice and Improvement of Current Design Standard for Disaster Prevention Development of Hazard Identification, Vulnerability Assessment, and Risk Assessment System Establishment of Early Warning & Evacuation System using IT Strengthening Recovery System for the Prevention of Recurring Disasters Enhancement of Regional Sharing and Cooperation System

7. 7/12 Conference Theme Modality of the Conference Classification of Participant Countries based on Their Interests for Five Topics Survey and Pre- registration for Each Topic (13~15 Countries per Topic ) HLRT & Technical Sessions Each Country’s Presentation and Discussion in HLRT Connected with Technical Sessions Plenary for the Five Topics Declaration* Press Conference * Declaration to include 1.Tangible cooperation commitment for disaster information acquisition and use 2.Activation of user platform for available disaster management technologies

8. 8/12 Conference Schedule Considering ◆ Previous AMCDRR - The First (Beijing, China) : September 2005 - The Second (New Delhi, India) : November 2007 - The Third (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) : December 2008 ◆ Weather in Korea - Monsoon, Torrential Rain, Typhoon from June to September ◆ UN General Assembly - from September to December Proposal Four-Day Conference: October 25 (Monday) ~ 28 (Thursday), 2010 ⇔ Avoiding Hot Summer and Disaster Preparedness Period (May 15~Oct. 15) of Korea ⇔ Welcoming Autumn Leaves

9. 9/12 Conference Schedule Tentative Program DateProgram Oct. 25All DayPre-Committee Oct. 26 MorningOpening, Plenary, AMCDRR Review, HFA Review AfternoonThematic Segment (HLRT & Technical Sessions) EveningWelcome Dinner Oct. 27All Day Thematic Segment (HLRT & Technical Sessions) * Declaration Drafting and Photo Session Oct. 28 Morning Plenary (Five-Topic Presentations by Rapporteurs), Closing, Press Conference AfternoonCultural Visit Oct. 25~28Public Forum (Exhibition, Seminars, Side Events)

10. 10/12 Convention Venue Attractions Lodging and Accommodations 동영상 링크 삽입 필요

11. 11/12 Next Steps Date/EventContent 1March ~ June, 2009 Consultation with UNISDR/IAP on Theme, Schedule, etc. 2 June 16~19, 2009 “Global Platform, Geneva” Presentation on Theme, Schedule, etc. in a Special Session, 3 Aug. 24~25, 2009 “Second 2009 IAP in Incheon” Confirming Theme and Topics 4September 2009 Web Page Opening for the 4th AMCDRR 5 February 2010 “First Pre-Committee” Further Discussion on Each Country’s Presentation, possible to connect with 1 st 2010 IAP meeting 6 June 2010 “Second Pre-Committee” Further Discussion on Declaration, possible to connect with 2 nd 2010 IAP meeting

12. 12/12 Thank You! If you have any question, please kindly contact to parky2100@nema.go.kr Discussions on I.Conference Theme II.Conference Schedule III. Convention Venue etc. IV. Next Steps