TS4-1: Inclusive and multisectoral approach to effective preparedness

This session will focus on strengthening effective pre-disaster preparedness to effectively respond and build back better in recovery, rehabilitation and reconstruction. It will explore the importance of inclusive and cross-sectoral approaches, and how effective preparedness saves lives and reduces losses. The session will highlight progress made in global disaster preparedness efforts, including anticipatory actions and multi-hazard approaches, while addressing challenges such as inadequate investment and the exclusion of vulnerable groups. Participants will discuss what changes are required to governance structures, finance mechanisms, science, technology and partnerships to enhance disaster preparedness for resilient recovery, focusing on actionable steps and increasing investment.

UNDRR Focal Points

• Ms. Sandra Amlang
• Ms. Nazgul Borkosheva

Organizing Team experts

• Mr. Ziqiang Han, Shandong University
• Ms. Cynthia Hartley, AECOM, UNDRR Arise US
• Mr. Amanuel Madda Menna, Boditi City Municipal
• Ms. Ioana Creitaru, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
• Mr. Kaoru Takara, National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Resilience (NIED)
• Ms. Shohei Matsuura, National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Resilience (NIED)
• Ms. Makiko Ohashi, Disaster Management Bureau, Cabinet Office
• Ms. Marjorie Soto Franco, The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent (IFRC)
• Ms. Helen Gambon, Swiss NGO DRR Platform, Swiss Red Cross
• Ms. Shamila Ragoobir, Inter-American Development Bank
• Ms. Asha Hans, Shanta Memorial Rehabilitation Centre

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