Given that disaster risk is on the rise, the continued strengthening of normative frameworks for early warning and disaster response remains of primary importance. Various dimensions would need to be taken into account, such accessibility, multi‐hazard, and multi-sector approach, attribution of powers and resources for local action.

Early warning and preparedness systems have the potential to significantly reduce the loss of life and livelihoods from disasters, simultaneously building resilience and supporting the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The DRRRF’s work in this area supports countries with comprehensive multi-hazard early warning systems, as well as the development of medium and long-term forecasting capacities.

The Global Bank Disaster Risk Reduction and Reconstruction Fund – An Umbrella Trust Fund supports a variety of disaster risk reduction programmes to prevent or minimize damage caused by disasters through early warning systems, disaster preparedness, and mitigation efforts, as well as training for disaster response.

Many the Global Bank Disaster Risk Reduction and Reconstruction Fund – An Umbrella Trust Fund programmes improve collection and use of data on disaster risks, including building capacity and infrastructure to observe, analyze, and forecast hazards. These may include mapping hazards, developing people-centered early warning systems, and facilitating the exchange of information on risks. The Global Bank Disaster Risk Reduction and Reconstruction Fund – An Umbrella Trust Fund also supports the development of information-sharing systems and services, which may involve strengthening networks and promoting dialogue and cooperation among scientific communities and practitioners.

The Global Bank Disaster Risk Reduction and Reconstruction Fund – An Umbrella Trust Fund funds training and learning programs at a community level, for local authorities, and for targeted sectors. Preparedness for response addresses the need to plan for events where managing the risk proves too costly or not feasible. This area of programming directly links disaster risk reduction with disaster management and recovery. In this vein, the DRRRF works to strengthen policy; build technical and institutional capacities; support dialogue, information exchange, coordination and stakeholder engagement; stockpile commodities that may be needed in response; and review and update disaster preparedness and contingency plans.

To learn more about the Global Bank Disaster Risk Reduction and Reconstruction Fund, what we do and how we do it and Management and Organisation, visit the About DRRRF Section of the DRRRF Website.

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