Participants will learn about additional resources for risk analysis such as UNDRR's Risk Information Exchange (RiX), the Global Resilience Index, the GEO Earth Observation Risk Toolkit, Climada, global hazard models and more. 

•  Hear first-hand the views and challenges experienced by countries, including city administrators, working in risk policy and operational decision-making. 
• Build a vision for what a desired outcome might be for countries and cities building risk analytics capability. 
• Assess and understand the value of open access risk information to underpin risk analysis. 
• Build awareness and engagement with UNDRR’s Global Risk Assessment Framework (GRAF) and the Global Risk Modelling Alliance (GRMA) spearheaded by the Insurance Development Forum (IDF), and a clear understanding of next steps. 

Interested participants are invited to register for the Learning Labs as soon as possible through this link.

Session objectives

• What characteristics make a high-functioning risk analytics programme at sovereign or city level, combining local and global knowledge and bringing together multiple departments, agencies and sectors in a shared view of risk? 
• What benefits that might bring, both in resilient behaviours and movement of finance. 
• What free or subsidised resources are available to countries wishing to move further in their journey of risk understanding, from public and private sectors - attendees may be pleasantly surprised! 
• What domestic obstacles do government or city authorities see in developing this collaborative approach to risk understanding, and are there barriers to drawing on global resources? 

Building on the experiences gained through DesInventar implementation, UNDP and UNDRR, partnering with other organisations like WMO, are in the process of developing a new disaster loss accounting system that meets the growing needs, with higher level of sustainability. Interested participants are invited to register for the Learning Labs as soon as possible through this link.

Session objectives

• To learn from the good practices in the strategic applications of disaster loss accounting 
• To demonstrate the process for establishing and maintaining national / sub-national Disaster Loss databases 
• To explain the methodology for the systematic collection, documentation and analysis of disaster-related loss and damage data.  
• To provide a basic training on the use of the “DesInventar-Sendai” system software  
• To consult on the new generation of Disaster Loss Accounting System that will be developed and piloted over the current biennium. 

This Learning Lab provides stakeholders an opportunity to learn how to use the Sendai Framework Voluntary Commitments (SFVC) online platform (https://sendaicommitments.undrr.org). It also provides space for sharing experiences and peer-to-peer learning among stakeholders.  

This session is important since stakeholders which are contributing to implementation of the Sendai Framework can be mobilized to use the SFVC online platform to inform the public about their work, identify crossovers with others in the field and find potential partners to collaborate and maximize impact. 

The main target audience for this session is stakeholders (local governments, the private sector, science and technology, civil society media etc) who are implementing any activities and projects to implement the Sendai Framework. 

Interested participants are invited to register for the Learning Labs as soon as possible through this link.

Session objectives

The purpose of this session is to: 

1. Introduce participants to the Sendai Framework Voluntary Commitments (SFVC) online platform;  
2. Familiarize participants with functions and features of the online platform to utilize the online platform as a tool to inform the public about their work and achievements;  
3. Guide participants to learn how to submit their voluntary commitments to the online platform and how to follow up their submission to report on progresses and deliverables.

Anticipatory Action (or “AA”) enables the provision of humanitarian support to vulnerable communities before a hazard occurs. Anticipatory Action has now been implemented in over 60 countries by a range of actors. 

It is based on an understanding that most climate related disasters are now predictable and that we can reduce the potential impacts by carrying out actions prior to a hazard impact based on predictions on how the event will unfold and supported by predictable financing. Impact Based Forecasting underpins Anticipatory Action as this enables information about the weather to be considered against its potential impacts and who it is likely to affect.

Interested participants are invited to register for the Learning Labs as soon as possible through this link.

Session objectives

• Take participants through the key concepts of AA and showcase examples of anticipatory action from around the world 
• Explain what Impact Based Forecasting is and why this is needed to underpin AA 
• Help participants to understand how they can take practical steps to initiate or strengthen early action 
• Support longer-term collaboration and exchange between government, humanitarian and DRR actors from global to national levels e.g. Anticipation Hub, regional technical working groups.

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Session objectives

• Acknowledge and thank the host country (Indonesia), sponsors, speakers, and participants
• Summarize the key findings from WRC5 by sharing joint communique
• Set the scene for WRC6
• Welcome participants to the GPDRR

Expected Outcome:

Participants will leave the session with a clear understanding and sense of enthusiasm about new approaches to recovery and will advocate for their adoption in the GPDRR as well as their work in the future.

The curriculum is divided into 2 subjects. The first subject targets persons with disabilities and their carers for basic and practical DRR, while the second one targets other stakeholders (including persons with disabilities) for advanced training (Training of Trainers). That showcase the institutionalised learning of DiDRR through a government capacity building mechanism. The updated curriculum will be rolled out at the national to sub-national level (Lampung Province) by involving and targeting relevant government agencies, OPDs and other non-government organisations from March to May 2022. In addition to the rolls out under DiDRRN program, the updated curriculum will also be used for OPD capacity building training in Magelang. The rollouts are part of “Road to GPDRR”. One training that Pusdiklat BNPB sponsors will be conducted in Bali targeting persons with disabilities, just before GPDRR week. 

Worth noting that a global curriculum with a similar theme is being developed, led by the International Disability Alliance (IDA) under the same program as that of the national level (DiDRRN program).

Those initiatives will be shared through a learning lab in GPDRR 2022. This activity is carried out together with multi-stakeholders as a sharing of knowledge and good practices at local, national, and global levels. As a further development and dissemination of instruments, such as standards, operational guidance codes, and other instruments, an example is the review of the Curriculum on Disability Inclusive DRR. This session will be an exchange of knowledge to inspire in developing more accessible, inclusive, and adaptable forms of learning for persons with disabilities and other stakeholders at the local to global levels. 

Interested participants are invited to register for the Learning Labs as soon as possible through this link.

Session objectives

• To share lessons learned and good practices of adaptation of global commitment, standards, and guidelines pertaining to DiDRR (SFDRR, IASC Guideline and HIS) as well as existing national policies into institutionalised learning at the national and sub-national levels.  
• To share lessons learned and good practices on inclusive training settings considering various aspects such as the needs and barriers of participants to fully participate concerning accessibility and reasonable accommodation and inclusive training materials, methods, and tools.  
• To share information and build networks on innovations or learning guides that can be adapted for capacity-building processes and adopted from global to local levels inclusive of persons with disabilities.

Disaster risks are rising and becoming more complex due to climate variability and change.  To ensure that our risk reduction and risk management approaches remain responsive, we need a redirected focus on climate action that is advanced through more comprehensive and integrated understanding of the  changing realities and applying them in planning processes.   A comprehensive approach takes into consideration a number of factors to intentionally strengthen synergies between disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation, by identifying mutually beneficial opportunities across policies and programmes, while developing capacities of governments for cross-sectoral planning and ensuring vertical alignment. In this session, comprehensive risk assessment and integrated planning process at different levels will be unpacked, discussed and reflected upon through scenarios, examples and exercises.

Interested participants are invited to register for the Learning Labs as soon as possible through this link.

Session objectives

• Enhance understanding of applying an integrated approach in assessment and planning
• Demonstrate key elements and approaches in comprehensive risk assessment and integration in planning
• Seek inputs on how we can make the approach better and more responsive to the needs at the national and subnational levels 

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The World Reconstruction Conference (WRC) is a global forum that provides a platform for policy makers, experts, and practitioners from government, international organizations, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), the academia, and private sector from both developing and developed countries to come together to collect, assess, and share experiences in disaster recovery and reconstruction and take forward the policy dialogue. Traditionally, the WRC is organized by three partners (EU, UNDP, World Bank) in conjunction with the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction; this year, the International Recovery Platform is joining as a partner.

Hosted by the Government of Indonesia, WRC5 will take place on 24 and 25th May 2022 under the theme “Reconstructing for a sustainable future: Building resilience through recovery in a COVID-19 Transformed World”. The WRC5 will focus on addressing the unprecedented socio-economic recovery needs as a pathway to rebuilding a resilient and sustainable society in the post Covid-19 world. The conference will be organized under three sub-themes: 1) addressing the social and economic effects and impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on “hard-won” development gains, 2) social, infrastructural and economic recovery from disasters as an opportunity to reset the development pathway towards a greener and resilient future, and 3) rethinking recovery governance models: planning, financing and managing recovery from complex and interconnected disaster-conflict events in the post Covid-19 world.

Session objectives

• Welcome participants and speakers to the fifth WRC;
• Highlight the theme and sub-themes of the conference;
• Recognize the role of the host and partners; and
• Outline the expectations and structure of the two-day conference.

Outcome

Participants have a clear understanding of the purpose, structure, design, and expected outcomes of WRC 5.

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The COVID-19 health impacts and containment measures have caused sharp decline in economic activity, jobs and livelihoods, and negative repercussions on health, education and value-chain related services. It has disproportionately affected the most vulnerable and exacerbated inequalities in human development. As a result, the pandemic has negatively impacted hard-won development gains of the 2030 Agenda.

Given the vast scale of impacts, the diversity of ensuing needs and resource requirements, a multi-sectoral response was needed. Early in the pandemic, pre-existing assessment methodology was adapted to the epidemic context as COVID-19 Recovery Needs Assessments (CRNAs). The CRNA delivers macro, meso and micro level analysis and develops prioritized recovery needs with costs under a coordinated and government-owned process, ensuring alignment of the development community behind one comprehensive government-wide strategy which can be converted to common planning and financing outcomes. The findings support development of a comprehensive recovery strategy and recovery programs.

Session objectives

This plenary session will share knowledge and experience to advance COVID-19 recovery. It will provide a broad overview of key approaches used worldwide to identify and address the social and economic impact of COVID 19, how well they worked and lessons for strengthening resilience and reducing the pandemic’s impact.

Specific objectives:

• To share experience on how COVID 19 pandemic has impacted development gains and avenues to reverse the trend.
• To take stock of best practices and challenges for identifying and addressing the impacts of COVID 19 pandemic
• To share lessons from the implementation of national and regional recovery frameworks

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A greener, more resilient and inclusive approach to recovery will help repair structural damage caused by COVID-19 and accelerate climate change mitigation and adaption efforts while restoring momentum on poverty reduction and shared prosperity. This integrated approach seeks to achieve more sustainable and equitable recovery and growth by: i) promoting investments in “greener” systems of production and consumption; ii) supporting resilience building to a variety of shocks to avoid diverting scarce resources to repeated cycles of shock, restructuring, recovery, and rebuilding; and iii) ensuring that recovery is inclusive and does not leave anyone behind.

This session will outline how the world has been transformed since WRC4 and highlight opportunities for improving disaster recovery planning and management to be more sustainable, inclusive and resilient. The session will delve into the policy, strategic and operational challenges and approaches for ensuring that disaster recovery can foster and catalyze greener and resilient development.

Objectives

• Clarify how recovery opportunities and challenges have changed and become more complex since WRC4 with the advent of the pandemic;
• Identify challenges and opportunities for more sustainable, inclusive and resilient recovery.
• Tease out the various elements and modalities of making social, economic and infrastructural recovery more resilient and sustainable.
• Develop a roadmap of specific policy, strategic and operational measures for ensuring that disaster recovery can in turn promote greener and resilient development