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Regional Workshop on Best Practices in Disaster Mitigation: Lessons Learned from the Asian Urban Disaster Mitigation Program and other
initiatives
24 – 26 September, Bali, Indonesia
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Mitigation refers to measures which can be taken to minimize the destructive and disruptive effects of hazards and thus lessen the magnitude of a disaster. Mitigation measures can be of different kinds, ranging from physical measures such as flood defences or safe building design to legislation, training and public awareness. Mitigation is an activity which can take place at any time: before a disaster occurs, during an emergency or after a disaster, during the recovery and reconstruction phases.
Theme 1: Hazard Mapping and Risk Assessment
Comprehensive risk assessment is important for designing mitigation schemes. It provides a sound basis for planning and for allocation of financial and other resources. In risk assessment the evaluation of the potential occurrence of hazard events, the assessment of vulnerability and potential damages, and the assessment of stakeholders’ capacity should take place simultaneously.
From the experience of the AUDMP and other initiatives, hazard mapping is found to be one of the effective tools for risk assessment that can be used at the national, provincial, city and community levels. Other tools, approaches and methodologies of risk assessment will be explored from data collection to analysis to hazard zonation to reviewing the potential risks with stakeholders. Lessons learned on the data quality and reliability, its introduction at the local and community levels, its application on the ground in identifying mitigation priorities and its link with environmental assessment and development planning will be addressed in the panel discussion.
Introduction
to the Theme (PDF,
109kb)
Presentations
Multi-hazard Risk Assessment using GIS in Urban Areas: A case study for the city of
Turrialba, Costa Rica
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1.1Mb)
Fire Risk Assessment in Vientiane, Lao PDR
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26kb)
Managing Urban Disasters: The Naga City Experience on Mitigation & Planning (PDF,
27kb)
Theme 2: Mitigation Planning and Implementation
Based on the risk assessment, mitigation measures can be identified and prioritized. For effective implementation of the mitigation measures, comprehensive mitigation action planning is essential. The processes of mitigation action planning and ways in which it is linked to urban development planning, as well as different approaches to mitigation implementation will be discussed in the panel discussion. From the lessons learned under AUDMP and other initiatives it is believed that mitigation planning and implementation require a partnership approach involving government officials, NGOs, civil society groups and community organizations. Case studies on how this is being done and its impact will be showcased at the workshop.
Presentations
Theme 3: Policy, Legal and Institutional Arrangements
Sound policies and legislation that facilitate disaster mitigation and institutional arrangements with clear-cut lines of responsibilities need to be in place to promote and support mitigation planning and implementation as part of the urban development process. AUDMP’s project partners in Indonesia and Sri Lanka have taken the initiative to review their country policies related to disaster management. The lessons learned in these countries will be shared in the panel discussion.
In addition, many Asian countries have established disaster management offices and committees at national and local levels together with an operating framework to support their activities. The successes and constraints faced by these offices and committees have been shared during a recent workshop organized by ADPC on “Policy, Legal and Institutional Arrangements, and Planning for Disaster Management,” on 25 – 27 April 2002. The lessons learned from the workshop will be showcased.
Introduction
to the Theme (PDF, 8 2kb)
Presentations
17kb)
Yokohama's Efforts to be Prepared for Disasters
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Managing Urban Disasters: The Naga City Experience on Policy and Institutional Framework
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Highlights of Emergency Management and Response Plan (EMRP) for Ratnapura and Experience on Replication, Sri Lanka
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Theme 4: Public Awareness and
Social Marketing
To ensure political commitment for the planning and implementation of mitigation measures, it is essential for stakeholders to first be aware of the importance of disaster risk reduction. Public awareness and
social marketing is the process through which people living in hazard-prone areas come to realize and understand that they live in areas of risk, learn the specific dangers that they are exposed to and the warnings that are issued, and know the appropriate action to be taken to protect their lives and minimize property damage.
The different approaches, tools and products used in public awareness campaigns for different audiences in Bangladesh, Indonesia, Nepal and Sri Lanka will be presented in the panel discussion. Their effectiveness and sustainability will also be discussed.
Introduction
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Presentations
Theme 5: Capacity Building
It is necessary to go beyond raising awareness by generating knowledge and developing skills which can translate this awareness into concrete practice. AUDMP’s approach to training, resource materials and continuing education is to develop generic curricula on urban disaster mitigation which are then adapted and institutionalized at the national and local levels through national partner training institutes. An array of training programs, methods and tools will be presented and discussed. There are hazard-specific courses on flood, earthquake and technological hazards, approach-specific courses on community-based approaches to disaster mitigation, and activity-specific courses such as safer building construction for masons. The effectiveness and sustainability of different training programs and approaches will be addressed.
Theme 6: Promoting Safer Building Construction
The promotion of safer building construction is one of the mitigation measures widely implemented throughout Asia and worldwide. The panel discussion will provide an analysis of existing building construction practices and the condition of existing Building Codes, Building Acts, Building Bylaws and construction guidelines. In this present environment, the workshop looks at ways in which targeted cities have promoted safer building construction through pilot projects, delivered training for masons and municipalities, worked with schools and developed public awareness campaigns. Lessons learned from the different strategic approaches taken to promote disaster-resistant construction in India, Indonesia, Nepal and Sri Lanka will be highlighted.
Introduction
to the Theme (PDF, 102kb)
Presentations
Theme 7: Community Based Approaches to Disaster Mitigation
A broad consensus is emerging in favor of community-based disaster approaches because it is at the community level where physical, social and economic risks can be adequately assessed and managed. Community-based disaster mitigation (CDBM) is a cross-cutting theme where the assessment, planning and implementation are participatory in design and address the community’s vulnerabilities and capacities. The panel discussion will focus on the importance of people’s perception of risk; the purpose and tools of community risk assessment; the strategies for community organizing, resource mobilization and capacity building; and the issues and strategies for mainstreaming CBDM. Lessons learned from CBDM projects in Asia will be discussed.
Introduction
to the Theme (PDF, 106kb)
Presentations
Theme 8: Climate Applications and Preparedness
Climate Forecasting Applications and Preparedness, implemented effectively, are important in reducing the losses from disasters such as floods, drought, cyclones and landslides, and thus, strengthening the sustainability of livelihoods in communities. This is a new field for AUDMP but there is much to learn from ADPC’s Extreme Climate Events Program implemented in Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam, and the Program on Climate Forecasting Applications in Bangladesh. Both programs facilitate dialogue between the climate science community and the end users of climate information at the community level to ensure relevant and useable information that is made easily accessible to communities at risk.
Introduction
to the Theme (PDF, 39kb)
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