Information
Input to Compilation DocumentResponses from Synthesis Report (Not available)
Statements (1) External Web site
United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (ISDR)
Focal PointMs. Elina Palm
Liaison Officer
palm@un.org
Side Events at Rio+20
Meetings & Activities
- Invitation to participate in the online dialogue on the post-2015 framework for disaster risk reduction
22 Oct 2012 - 7 Dec 2012, Online - 4th International disaster and risk conference IDRC Davos 2012
26 Aug 2012 - 30 Aug 2012, Davos, Switzerland - 2011 World cities scientific development forum (WCSDF)
11 Aug 2011 - 13 Aug 2011, Chengdu, China - Pacific platform for disaster risk management 2011
1 Aug 2011 - 5 Aug 2011, Auckland, New Zealand - Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction, Third Session
8 May 2011 - 13 May 2011, Geneva, Switzerland
Publications
Disaster Risk Reduction: An Instrument for Achieving the Millennium Development Goals, UNISDR and IPU
Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction 2011: Revealing Risk, Redefining Development, United Nations
Thematic debate of the 65th session of the General Assembly on disaster risk reduction: President's summary, UN and UNISDR
News
Background papers/Position papers
DISCUSSION PAPER ON DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
(United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (ISDR))
Disaster risk reduction is essential for achieving sustainable development. Any future framework for sustainable development needs a clear prescription and practical application of disaster and climate risk management. The rate at which disaster risk is increasing globally poses significant threats to people, assets and any development efforts. The series of catastrophes in 2011 particularly the Great East Japan earthquake and tsunami sent a clear message that both developed and developing countries are exposed to high risks and trans-boundary implications of disasters. Thus, the practical application, as well as political, financial and technological commitment to disaster risk reduction, needs to be reinforced as an important cross-cutting sustainable development issue.
In line with the preparation for the Rio+20, the United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR) developed a discussion paper that outlines the significance and benefits of disaster reduction in attaining sustainable development. It also defines different opportunities for governments to integrate disaster risk measures in development agenda.