Disaster mitigation

2. Disaster relief and mitigation

2. Disaster relief and mitigation

(b) Natural disaster mitigation ( 17 million)

(d) Disaster mitigation, relief and reconstruction.

Disaster prevention, mitigation, preparedness and relief

DISASTER PREVENTION AND MITIGATION IN DEVELOPING AND

It promotes an integrated approach to disaster mitigation.

E. Disaster prevention and mitigation in developing and

expertise to natural disaster prediction and mitigation . 87 91 21

84. Disaster mitigation. Compared with the fourth cycle, there was a significant shift in this category towards enhanced capacity building for vulnerability reduction and disaster mitigation.

First, the tsunami disaster illustrated the lack of a systematic disaster management framework, including disaster mitigation measures, in many countries.

He called for quick implementation of all such disaster mitigation measures.

The United Nations can help disaster prone countries in developing disaster mitigation programmes and early warning systems.

(c) Technical expertise to assist post disaster evaluations to provide advice on specialized aspects of disaster mitigation and relief

The United Nations can further help disaster prone countries to develop disaster mitigation programmes and an early warning system.

5. Disaster prevention and mitigation in developing and utilizing mineral and water resources.

Disaster relief and mitigation, and special emergency for United Nations Development Organizations (programme

These regional bodies support national efforts in natural disaster mitigation, preparedness and response.

Disaster mitigation measures should be built into development programmes as an integral part of the continuum from disaster to rehabilitation.

These crises have also highlighted the undeniable need to prioritize disaster management and mitigation.

In addition, disaster mitigation projects in Guinea, Lesotho, Malawi and Zimbabwe have been updated.

The forthcoming World Conference on Natural Disaster Reduction would provide new opportunities to strengthen the disaster mitigation capacity of the international community.

E. Disaster prevention and mitigation in developing and utilizing mineral and water resources . 7 3

IV. TECHNICAL COOPERATION ACTIVITIES IN DISASTER PREVENTION AND MITIGATION IN DEVELOPING AND UTILIZING MINERAL RESOURCES

Using some WFP provided relief assistance for disaster mitigation or rehabilitation as well as relief

6. Technical cooperation projects in natural disaster mitigation are being implemented in several African countries.

Shifting from emergency disaster response to more proactive disaster prevention, risk reduction and mitigation will, in our view, be the key to success.

The Department of Humanitarian Affairs also places particular emphasis on a regional approach to disaster mitigation.

IV. DISASTER PREVENTION AND MITIGATION IN DEVELOPING AND UTILIZING MINERAL AND WATER RESOURCES . 39 43 21

37. Another project, relating to disaster prevention and mitigation, took an inordinately long time for completion.

H. Strengthening environmental emergency response and developing disaster prevention, preparedness, mitigation and early warning systems in the aftermath of the Indian Ocean tsunami disaster

This dialogue made more evident the link between disaster and development and showed that vulnerability reduction is clearly linked to overall disaster mitigation programming.

Secondly, practical guidance in setting up national and local disaster mitigation programmes has already been given to some of the most disaster prone countries.

My delegation also attaches great importance to the role of the IASC and its added focus on disaster mitigation and natural disaster prevention and preparedness.

(i) Paragraph (a) should read Increased capacity of developing countries for preparedness in disaster prevention and mitigation.

(a) Support the decision of ASEAN to establish regional mechanisms on disaster prevention and mitigation, inter alia

Some examples of both disaster mitigation and preparedness activities carried out by UNICEF are set out below

Relevant United Nations organizations and donor Governments should strengthen the capacity of disaster prone countries in disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and post disaster recovery within a disaster risk reduction framework, by supporting relevant initiatives in this field.

Strengthening environmental emergency response and developing disaster prevention, preparedness, mitigation and early warning systems in the aftermath of the Indian Ocean tsunami disaster (decision 23 7)

Decision 23 7 Strengthening environmental emergency response and developing disaster prevention, preparedness, mitigation and early warning systems in the aftermath of the Indian Ocean tsunami disaster

With regard to disaster prevention, mitigation and preparedness, ACC members reiterated their support and commitment to the objectives of the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction.

(a) Consultancy expertise required for field missions to analyse needs, formulate mitigation projects at the national and regional levels, and to conduct disaster mitigation workshops and specialized training seminars

Thirdly, there is continuing need to develop and strengthen national and regional capacity in disaster management and mitigation.

Tampere Convention on the Provision of Telecommunication Resources for Disaster Mitigation and Relief Operations. Tampere, 18 June 1998