Asian Conference on Disaster Reduction 2006

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Opening Remarks

• Mr. Won-Kyong Moon, Administrator, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Republic of Korea

Congratulatory Addresses

• Mr. Chiken Kakazu, Senior Vice-Minister, Japan
  
• Message from Mr. Michel Jarraud, Secretary-General, WMO delivered by Ms. Haleh Kootval, Chief, Public Weather Services, Applications Programme Department

Keynote Speeches

• Mr. Salvano Briceno, Director, UN/ISDR
  
• Mr. Masayuki Kitamoto, Executive Director, ADRC

Theme: Review of the current status of the implementation of the Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) in the context of the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA) for the countries in the Asian region.
Chair: Prof. Won-Cheol Cho, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
Rapporteur: Mr. Emmanuel de Guzman, Consultant, ADRC
Introduction

• "Getting Started: Implementing the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA)" by Mr. Praveen Pardeshi, Senior Adviser, UN/ISDR

Group Discussions: Country Presentations & Discussion

• Group A (Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan)
  
• Group B (Bangladesh-Met, China-Met, China-Hongkong, Republic of Korea, Viet Nam)
  
• Group C (China, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand)
  
• Group D (Bangladesh, Nepal, Singapore, Sri Lanka)
  
• Group E (Cambodia, India, Japan, Myanmar, Russia)
  

Theme:Collaboration between Hydro-meteorological and Disaster Management sectors in disaster reduction
Moderator:Dr. Dugkeun Park, Senior Researcher, National Institute for Disaster Prevention, NEMA
Opening Remarks

• Mr. Won-Kyong Moon, Administrator, National Emergency Management Agency, Republic of Korea
  
• Message from WMO delivered by Ms. Haleh Kootval

Video Presentation

• Introduction of NEMA, Republic of Korea "Safe Korea, Active NEMA"(wmv file)

Introductory Presentation

• Mr. Toshiyuki Sato, Director-General, International Planning & Broadcasting Department, NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation)

2 Joint Thematic Presentations

• [Japan]
  Mr. Satoru Nishikawa, Director for Disaster Preparedness, Cabinet Office, Japan
  
• [Republic of Korea]
  Mr. Geun-Young Kim, Associate Professor, Department of Urban Planning and Architecture, Kangnam University, Republic of Korea
  Dr. Jun-Hee Lee, Deputy Director, Earthquake Planning Division, Korea Meteorological Administration, Republic of Korea

Panel Discussion
Chair

• Dr. M.C. Wong, Assistant Director, Hong Kong Observatory Rapporteur: Ms. Haleh Kootval, Chief, Public Weather Services, Applications Programme Department, WMO

Panelists

• [Bangladesh]
  Mr. Ehsna Ul Fattah, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Food and Disaster Management
  Mr. MD. Abram Hossain, Director, Bangladesh Meteorological Department
  
• [Indonesia]
  Ms. Sriworo Budiati Harijono, Director General of BMG (Meteorological & Geophysical Agency)
  
• [Japan]
  Mr. Satoru Nishikawa, Director for Disaster Preparedness, Cabinet Office
  
• [Republic of Korea]
  Mr. Heung-Soo Cheong, President, Korean Disaster Information Association
  Dr. Byong-Lyol Lee, Deputy Director, International Cooperation Division, Korea Meteorological Administration
  
• [Mongolia]
  Mr. Badral Tuvshin, Director of Strategic Planning and International Relations Department, National Emergency Management Agency
  Dr. Damdin Dagvadorj, National Agency for Meteorology, Hydrology and Environment Monitoring of Mongolia
  
• [Sri Lanka]
  Mr. Nimal Dharmasiri Hettiarachchi, Director, Ministry of Disaster Relief Services, National Disaster Management Center (NDMC), Ministry of Disaster Relief Services, Sri Lanka
  Mr. Porakara Mudiyanselange Jyatilaka Banda, Director, Department of Meteorology
  
• [Thailand]
  Mr. Suporn Ratananakin, Director, Research and International Cooperation Bureau, Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, Ministry of Interior
  Mr. Suparerk Tansriratanawong, Director-General, Thai Meteorological Department

Theme:Towards the provision of relevant guidelines and tools to assist the implementation of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) in the context of the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA) in the Asian region.

Introduction to Part II & Presentations of proposed process design for development of Strategic National Action Plan for Countries in Asia and Pacific Regions (SNAP)

Chair:Mr. Kamal Kishore, Regional Disaster Reduction Advisor, UNDP/BCPR
Rapporteur:Mr. Amod Dixit, Executive Director, National Society for Earthquake Technology-Nepal (NSET)
Presentations

• Mr. Joseph Chung, Senior Regional Officer, UN/ISDR Asia
• [Bangladesh] Mr. Ehsanul Haque Fattah, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Food & Disaster Management, Bangladesh & Dr. Aslam Alam, Training & Awareness Raising Specialist & Deputy Team Leader, Comprehensive Disaster Management Programme, United Nations Office of Project Services (UNOPS)
• [Philippines] Ms. Crispina Abat, Chief, Planning Division, Office of Civil Defense
• [Vietnam] Mr. Nguyen Sy Nuoi, Deputy Director, Department of Dike Management and Flood Control (DDFSC), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development

Presentation & Discussion 1
"Disaster Risk Reduction for Sustainable Development" (Summary)

(1) Mainstreaming DRR into government policies, social and economic development
(2) Promotion of information/knowledge sharing, networking, and partnerships

Chair: Mr. Kamal Kishore, Regional Disaster Reduction Advisor, UNDP/BCPR
Rapporteur: Mr. Amod Dixit, Executive Director, National Society for Earthquake Technology-Nepal (NSET)
Presentations

• Ms. Tine Ramstad, Regional Programme Officer, UN/ISDR Central Asia
  
• Mr. Shingo Kochi, Researcher, ADRC
  
• Dr. Hiroyuki Kameda, Visiting Researcher, Earthquake Disaster Mitigation Research Center, National Research Institute for Earthquake Science and Disaster Prevention (EDM-NIED)
  
• Mr. Kazuya Kaku, Advisor to the Director, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)"ADRC's Activities and Challenges"

Presentation & Discussion 2
"Enhancement of Preparedness, Response & Recovery" (Summary)

(1) Enhancement of early warning mechanism
(2) Strengthening disaster preparedness for effective response
(3) Guidelines and tools for effective post disaster recovery

Chair:Mr. Terje Skavdal, Head, UN/OCHA Bangkok
Rapporteur:Mr. Deepesh Sinha, National Emergency Response Coordinator, All India Disaster Mitigation Institute (AIDMI)
Presentations

• Mr. Kamal Kishore, Regional Disaster Reduction Advisor, UNDP/BCPR
• Ms. Haleh Kootval, Chief, Public Weather Services, Applications Programme Department, WMO
• Mr. John McHarris, Adviser, Disaster Preparedness and Response, World Food Programme (WFP), Bangladesh
• Mr. Praveen Pardeshi, Senior Adviser, UN/ISDR
• Ms. Claudia Coenjaerts, Senior Socio Economic Reintegration Specialist, International Labor Organization (ILO)
• Mr. Anil K. Sinha, Programme Advisor, International Recovery Platform (IRP)

Presentation & Discussion 3 "
For Safer Communities" (Summary)

(1) Capacity development for DRR at all levels
(2) Building of a People-based Culture of Prevention

Chair:Mr. Terje Skavdal, Head, UN/OCHA Bangkok
Rapporteur:Dr. Jemilah Mahmood, President, MERCY Malaysia
Rapporteur: Ms. Takhmina R. Turaeva, Advocacy Focal Point, UN/ISDR
Presentations

• Dr. Shoichi Ando, Coordinator, Disaster Management Planning Hyogo Office, United Nations Center for Regional Development (UNCRD)
  
• Dr. Pujiono, Regional Disaster Response Advisor, UN/OCHA Kobe
  
• Mr. Akihiro Teranishi, Senior Researcher, ADRC
  
• Mr. Amod Dixit, Executive Director, NSET

Closing Session

Summary of Conference (click here)

• Mr. Ki-Sung Bang, Director-General, Headquarters of Recovery and Relief, National Emergency Management Agency, Government of the Republic of Korea

Closing Remarks

• Message from Mr. Salvano Briceno, Director, UN/ISDR delivered by Mr. Joseph Chung, Senior Regional Officer, UN/ISDR Asia
• Mr. Fumio Takeda, Deputy Director-General for Disaster Management, Cabinet Office of Japan
• Mr. Won-Kyong Moon, Administrator, National Emergency Management Agency, Government of the Republic of Korea

Annexes

• Annex A: Agenda
• Annex B: Hyogo Declaration
• Annex C: Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA) 2005-2015
• Annex D: List of Participants