Aloha,
There is growing consensus that the frequency of disaster driven events and severity of impacts are increasing on a global scale. It matter's not if one believes this is due to climate change, growing population centers or poor land use decision. The result are the same; great risk for loss of life, property damage or damage to the environment.
As the severity of impacts grow, so to the need for additional resource to respond. In many cases these resources may come from international sources. It is therefore essential we have a common framework in which to conduct operations in order to maximize efficiencies. International agreements and international standards exist to aid in developing countries as they nest their disaster risk reduction and emergency management plans under a common framework.
International Agreements, Frameworks, and Associations:
This effort, once understood by the host nation, are usually welcomed and accepted. Make no mistake, it is a process. While it is necessary to work with the key leaders, I recommend efforts be placed on the second and third level leadership. In many cases the senior leadership are in the twilight of their careers and it is the second and third level leaders that can be most influenced for when they assume senior positions.
Later I will discuss the next level of nesting once the national plans are in accordance with international standards.
Troy
There is growing consensus that the frequency of disaster driven events and severity of impacts are increasing on a global scale. It matter's not if one believes this is due to climate change, growing population centers or poor land use decision. The result are the same; great risk for loss of life, property damage or damage to the environment.
As the severity of impacts grow, so to the need for additional resource to respond. In many cases these resources may come from international sources. It is therefore essential we have a common framework in which to conduct operations in order to maximize efficiencies. International agreements and international standards exist to aid in developing countries as they nest their disaster risk reduction and emergency management plans under a common framework.
International Agreements, Frameworks, and Associations:
- U.N. Millennium Development Goals
- Call for emergency preparedness, protection of livelihoods, and equity in post-disaster relief
- Hyogo Framework for Action
- Oslo Guidelines
- Military support for civil authorities
- South Asia Association for Regional Cooperation
- Establish and strengthen regional disaster management systems
- International Association of Emergency Managers
- International Standards Organization
- National Fire Prevention
This effort, once understood by the host nation, are usually welcomed and accepted. Make no mistake, it is a process. While it is necessary to work with the key leaders, I recommend efforts be placed on the second and third level leadership. In many cases the senior leadership are in the twilight of their careers and it is the second and third level leaders that can be most influenced for when they assume senior positions.
Later I will discuss the next level of nesting once the national plans are in accordance with international standards.
Troy
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