A key area of focus for the Regional Platform will be to meet the 2020 deadline for a substantial increase in the number of countries with national and local strategies for disaster risk reduction, as set out in the Sendai Framework.

Mr. Raúl Salazar, head of UNISDR’s Regional Office for the Americas, said:"The Americas is well-placed to increase resilience to disasters at community level. Most countries in the region have updated national disaster loss databases to guide improvements to their disaster risk management." 

He added:"The region is justifiably proud of the fact that 1,800 cities and towns are participating in UNISDR's Making Cities Resilient Campaign. This is a strong launching pad for working on disaster risk management at the community level in a region which has one of the highest urbanization rates in the world."

A key feature of the Regional Platform will be the High-Level segment where Ministers and other high-level authorities will decide on priorities for embracing disaster risk reduction in the next two years in the Americas region.

The Regional Platform will also feature a market place, side events, and the Ignite Stage, a place where disaster risk managers present innovative tools and initiatives. The Regional Platform will also offer an opportunity for sub-regional intergovernmental groups and stakeholders to interact and strengthen partnerships and share experiences.

Interested parties from across the Americas can also take part in the conversation on Twitter and Facebook using the hashtags #SendaiAmericas#SendaiFramework

Date:

22 May 2018

Sources:

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR)

Themes:

Advocacy & Media

Hazards:

Cyclone, Earthquake

Countries:

Colombia

Regions:

Americas