(iii) A regional instrument on disaster management and emergency response

ACTIONAID responds to the emergency needs of poor communities with the objective of protecting livelihoods and strengthening the communities apos own response capability.

The international community should respond to the Agency's emergency appeals for support, since neither the Palestinian refugee community nor the host countries should be financially burdened by the deficit in the Agency's budget.

Responding to this call is an important and current task.

(c) Systematic incorporation of risk reduction approaches into the design and implementation of emergency preparedness, response and recovery programmes for the post disaster reconstruction of affected communities.

The critical need to strengthen the Regional Office's capacity in the areas of social policy and emergency planning and preparedness has been addressed through the establishment of the posts of Regional Advisor for Social Policy and Economic Analysis and Regional Emergency Advisor.

The effects of disasters can only be reduced through the deployment of the very best systems and knowledge, and following well prepared overall national and regional contingency plans.

We would also support operationalizing the Fund as soon as possible, reminding ourselves that humanitarian response is indeed supposed to be immediate in order to address the most basic humanitarian needs of affected communities.

The State of origin shall develop contingency plans for responding to emergencies, in cooperation, where appropriate, with the State likely to be affected and competent international organizations.

More than 15 years ago, the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management in Jamaica began a programme to transfer skills to communities in the areas of search and rescue, first aid, contingency planning, shelter management and early warning.

Which actor(s) should be responsible for providing information and impact assessments on projects that affect indigenous communities?

Regional development banks should respond effectively to development priorities.

(f) Supporting emergency preparedness and response and post emergency transition.

India, which had response capacities in place and therefore did not participate in the flash appeal, has reported great difficulty in raising resources for recovery purposes.

The Special Rapporteur appreciates the Government s responses to his urgent appeals.

The library should expand its social influence.

Emergency Preparedness and Response

Coordinating emergency response

She hoped for a discussion on impacts that technology changes may have in communities, and on technology and adaptation measures and their successful applications.

(i) The need to implement pre impact operational contingency measures, including the stockpiling of necessary supplies

On 30th, Fujian Flood Prevention Office reported, in view of the fact that the impact of this year s No. 24 Typhoon Trami on the coast and the sea area of Fujian was basically over, and according to the Fujian Province Flood Control and Anti typhoon Emergency Plan , the anti typhoon emergency response was terminated at 10 00 on the 30th. The relevant areas can resume normal production and living order in a timely manner.

Yet the response of the international community to the Agency's appeals for funds for emergency programmes had gradually decreased.

Identification of the capacities at the disposal of local communities, especially communities affected by disasters of the kinds referred to above, that can be harnessed for relief and salvage operations, and training programmes for the members of such communities to teach them how to respond appropriately in emergency situations

But at the same time, attention and support at the community level must increase, with an eye to strengthening community capacities to cope with the impacts of the pandemic.

16. An important component of the UNHCR regional strategy since 1995 has been to prepare for emergencies in the Great Lakes region by actively pursuing contingency planning and preparations for possible new emergencies.

Ensuring capacity for emergency response

Safety of operations, emergency response and contingency planning

The response to the flash appeal for the urgent and immediate needs of communities most severely affected, launched less than two weeks ago in Jakarta, is unprecedented.

IV. EARLY WARNING, EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE

The Section consists of five Emergency Preparedness and Response Officers and six Emergency Administrative Officers.

7. Also affirms that the international community should strive to respond to the challenges and opportunities posed by globalization in a manner that ensures respect for the cultural diversity of all

He noted that the system had been able to provide massive relief to all tsunami affected communities in the Indian Ocean in the course of a few weeks.

When sudden threats appear, perhaps it is natural to expect a certain overreaction from the affected communities.

(b) Community capacity building should involve all sectors of the community

4. When necessary, watercourse States shall jointly develop contingency plans for responding to emergencies, in cooperation, where appropriate, with other potentially affected States and competent international organizations.

That situation affected not only specific countries, but the entire international community as well it was therefore necessary to find ways to prevent the spread of those conflicts from one region to another.

(iv) Emergency preparedness

Prevention of diarrhoea and other diseases Increased school attendance and retention Reduction of drudgery and increased dignity Improved nutritional status

Contingency fund

CONTINGENCY FUND

Contingencies (10 )

Supporting effective emergency response.

States should take into account in particular all alternative plans proposed by the affected persons, groups and communities

(c) Augment the capacity of small island developing States to predict and respond to emergency situations, including those affecting human settlements, stemming from natural and environmental disasters.

The recent earthquake and tsunami triggered a debate on the need for the establishment of regional early warning mechanisms for disaster prevention, development and the strengthening of response preparedness, mitigation and contingency planning, as well as measures to prepare communities for future disasters.