22 8 Further improvement of environmental emergency prevention, preparedness, assessment, response and mitigation

IV. Methods for future financing of activities for disaster mitigation, prevention and preparedness

(b) Disaster prediction, warning and mitigation a paper examining the role of space technology in (i) disaster preparedness, warning and mitigation (ii) environmental hazard detection and mitigation (iii) global health and (iv) emergency communications

Methods of financing activities for natural disaster mitigation, prevention and preparedness beyond the biennium 1998 1999

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

165. Disaster prevention, mitigation and preparedness are of primary importance for reducing the need for disaster relief.

National authorities have the primary overall responsibility for disaster prevention, preparedness and response as well as for mitigation.

quot Reaffirming its commitment to the full implementation of the Yokohama Strategy for a Safer World Guidelines for Natural Disaster Prevention, Preparedness and Mitigation, and its Plan of Action, especially with regard to its call for international cooperation in the field of disaster prevention, preparedness and mitigation,

Disaster risk mitigation and preparedness are integral to the planning of human settlements in countries prone to natural disasters.

Among the main causes are climate change, environmental degradation, increasing levels of vulnerability, inappropriate development patterns and inadequate mitigation and preparedness systems.

Natural hazards cannot be prevented, but damage caused by hazards can be prevented and avoided by proper preparedness, response and mitigation efforts.

Considerable importance should be given to risk identification and mitigation as well as to preparedness and to protection of the most vulnerable.

Emphasizing the responsibility of all States to undertake disaster preparedness and mitigation efforts in order to minimize the impact of disasters,

IFRC contributed to the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction through increased preparedness, response activities, small scale mitigation, education, advocacy and partnerships.

UNDP is supporting El Niño related case study projects for the purpose of integrating disaster mitigation and preparedness into development and rehabilitation programmes.

In addition to disaster preparedness and mitigation, Kyrgyzstan supports initiatives on the creation of a worldwide early warning system for natural disasters.

(a) Strengthening mechanisms and policies designed to reduce the effects of natural disasters, improve preparedness and integrate natural disaster considerations in development planning, through, inter alia, access to resources for disaster mitigation and preparedness, response and recovery

Prevention, mitigation and preparedness for natural disasters, and actions to implement the Yokohama Strategy, could be integrated into the country strategy note, where appropriate.

Emphasizing also the responsibility of all States to undertake disaster preparedness and mitigation efforts in order to minimize the impact of natural disasters,

Emphasizing also the responsibility of all States to undertake disaster preparedness and mitigation efforts in order to minimize the impact of natural disasters,

Emphasizing also the responsibility of all States to undertake disaster preparedness and mitigation efforts in order to minimize the impact of natural disasters,

Space data has proved its potential to provide vital information inputs to all phases of the disaster cycle, covering preparedness, mitigation, response and reconstruction.

Reaffirming its commitment to the full implementation of the Yokohama Strategy for a Safer World Guidelines for Natural Disaster Prevention, Preparedness and Mitigation, containing the Principles, the Strategy and the Plan of Action, A CONF.172 9, chap. I, resolution 1, annex I. especially with regard to its call for international cooperation in the field of disaster prevention, preparedness and mitigation,

In fulfilling the responsibilities related to the coordination of natural disaster mitigation activities as recommended in the programme for reform, the Disaster Management Programme also assumes the functions of disaster prevention, mitigation and preparedness, as they related to national capabilities.

Australia, as a country that itself is prone to natural disasters, is acutely aware of the threat they pose and of the importance of disaster mitigation and preparedness.

If 2005 has taught the world anything, it is that disaster mitigation and emergency preparedness must be an even higher priority and must be integrated into development planning.

Recognizing that the Hyogo Framework for Action complements the Yokohama Strategy for a Safer World Guidelines for Natural Disaster Prevention, Preparedness and Mitigation and its Plan of Action,

Recognizing that the Hyogo Framework for Action complements the Yokohama Strategy for a Safer World Guidelines for Natural Disaster Prevention, Preparedness and Mitigation and its Plan of Action,

(a) More effective integration of disaster risk considerations into sustainable development policies, planning and programming at all levels, with special emphasis on disaster prevention, mitigation, preparedness and vulnerability reduction

Recognizing national and regional efforts to undertake disaster preparedness, response and mitigation efforts to minimize the impact of natural disasters, and reiterating the responsibility of all States in that regard,

6. The disaster mitigation, prevention and preparedness functions that were previously the responsibility of the Emergency Relief Coordinator were financed by both United Nations regular budget and trust fund resources.

11. Programmatic support for national capacity building for disaster mitigation, prevention and preparedness has previously been provided by UNDP as part of its regular programming in disaster prone countries.

Integration of emergency sanitation measures into disaster preparedness and mitigation policies and plans could help avert epidemics of waterborne diseases when large numbers of people are displaced by disasters or conflicts.

It continues to be easier to mobilize support for post disaster responses than for preparedness and mitigation activities that could avoid the loss of life and the destruction of vital assets.

6. Welcomes the establishment of the Inter agency Task Force on El Niño for cooperative work on the prevention and mitigation of and preparedness for natural disasters related to the El Niño phenomenon

International investment is also needed at the local community, national and regional levels in preparedness, response capabilities and disaster mitigation, including advocacy and awareness campaigns, and the development of early warning capacities and training exercises.

Responsibilities for operational activities for natural disaster mitigation, prevention and preparedness shall be undertaken by the United Nations Development Programme in accordance with Assembly resolution 52 12 B of 19 December 1997

Responsibilities for operational activities for natural disaster mitigation, prevention and preparedness shall be undertaken by the United Nations Development Programme in accordance with Assembly resolution 52 12 B of 19 December 1997.

Thematic activities will include disaster preparedness, emergency mitigation and response, vulnerability assessment, reconstruction of socio economic infrastructure through food and cash for work, and assistance to vulnerable groups as well as to education and health.

In its custom tailored version, the system would enable civil protection agencies to manage preparedness, prevention, early warning, relief intervention and mitigation as well as post crisis analysis for major natural and technological risks.

Many developing countries, particularly the least developed among them, need technical and financial assistance to strengthen national capacities for dealing with the various stages of natural disaster response, including prevention, preparedness, mitigation, recovery and reconstruction.

Analysis, Assessment and Preparedness

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(c) Continue its work on Drought Preparedness and Mitigation (DPM), Environmental Information System (EIS) Desertification Information System (DIS) and indicators, including monitoring and assessment linked appropriately to the work of the Committee on Science and Technology (CST)