MELAKA DECLARATION ONDISASTER RISK REDUCTION 2011

Presented by:

Ogu Salim OmarDisaster Management DivisionNational Security CouncilPrime Minister’s DepartmentMalaysia

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NATIONAL DISASTER AWARENESS DAY 2011

“STRENGTHENING NATIONAL RESILIENCE THROUGH DISASTER

RISK REDUCTION”

MELAKA INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTRE, MELAKA

18 – 19 FEBRUARY 2011

Organised by:

National Security Council

Prime Minister’s Department

Malaysia

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BACKGROUNDBACKGROUND

Main objective : to integrate the strength end effort of Government agencies at the national, state, and district levels to come together and be seriously involved in disaster management especially in preparing for and mitigating the impacts of disaster.

Parts of Activities: National launching of the UNISDR World Disaster Reduction Campaign and the ‘ASEAN Knowledge Sharing Workshop on Mainstreaming Disaster Reduction in Education’.

Among the activities conducted under the World Disaster Reduction Campaign are the ‘One Million Safe Schools and Hospitals’ campaign and ‘Making Cities Resilient – My City is Getting Ready’ campaign.

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This is in line with the global effort to address the fact that half of the world’s population today are city dwellers and are constantly facing the risk of disasters due to unplanned urbanization which contributes to risk factors such as structural failures, environmental degradation and overpopulation.

It will also help to improve the nation’s preparedness in facing disasters especially in the context of increasing public awareness and involvement at all levels in disaster risk reduction.

The launching of these campaigns at the national level as well as recognition to leaders at the Federal, State and Local Authority level is seen as an incentive to ensure that elements of disaster risk reduction is widely applied at all levels throughout the country.

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BACKGROUNDBACKGROUNDCont’d…

‘ONE MILLION SAFE SCHOOLS AND HOSPITALS’ CAMPAIGN

Champion of Safe School Minister of Education

Champion of Safe Hospital Minister of Health

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‘MAKING CITIES RESILIENT – MY CITY IS GETTING READY’ CAMPAIGN

Role model city Historic Melaka City Council (Melaka) Putrajaya Corporation (Putrajaya) Kuala Lumpur City Hall (Kuala Lumpur)

Champion of “Making City Resilient” Chief Minister of Melaka

SCHEDULE OF PROGRAM

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Time0900 – 1700 1 Malaysia Collaboration in Disaster Risk Reduction

Exhibition1500 – 1800 Registration

Venue : Registration Counter, Level G (Lobby Level)

17 February 2011 (Thursday)

Time0730 – 0830

RegistrationVenue : Registration Counter, Level G (Lobby Level)

0830 – 0845

Opening RemarksY. Bhg. Datuk Mohamed Thajudeen bin Abdul Wahab Secretary, National Security CouncilVenue : Grand Ballroom, Level 2

0845 – 1015

Plenary: “mainstreaming Diaster Risk Reduction into Development Policy, Planning and Implementation”Moderator – Universiti Kebangsaan (UKM)Presentation 1:“Hyogo Framework for Action and UN/ISDR Global Campaigns” United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Risk Reduction (UN/ISDR)(25 Minutes)Presentation 2 : “Total Disaster Risk Management” Asian Disaster Reduction Centre (ADRC)(25 Minutes)Presentation 3: Melaka World Heritage City: Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) in Melaka Development PlanningMelaka State Secretary(25 Minutes)Q&A SessionVenue : Grand Ballroom, Level 2

Day One18 February 2011 (Friday)

1015 – 1030 RefreshmentVenue : Dining Hall, Level G

1030 – 1230 Session 2A : “Role of Local Authorities in DRR” Secretariat: Ministry of Housing and Local GovernmentVenue:Grand Ballroom, Level 2

Session2B : “ASEAN Knowledge Sharing Workshop on Mainstreaming DRR in Education”Secretariat: Ministry of Education& ASEANVenue : Auditorium, Level 1

Session : “Safe Hospitals/Health Facilities Symposium”Secretariat: Ministry of HealthVenue:Meeting Room 3 & 4, Level 1

Session 2D : “National Disaster Management Mechanism”Secretariat: National Security CouncilVenue:Meeting Room 5 & 6, Level 1

1230 – 1445 LunchVenue : Dining Hall, Level G Friday PrayerVenue : Al-Alami Mosque, MITC, Melaka

1445 – 1600 Continued:Session 2A

Continued:Session 2B

Continued:Session 2C

Continued:Session 2D

1600 – 1630 RefreshmentVenue : Dining Hall, Level G

1630 – 1800 Continued:Session 2A

Continued:Session 2B

Continued:Session 2C

Continued:Session 2D

1800 – 1900 Drafting of Declaration Meeting-Secretariat for sessions 2A, 2B, & 2D-All interested agenciesVenue: Meeting Room 1 & 2, Level 1

2000 – 2230 Officla Dinner Hosted by the Melaka State GovernmentVenue: Seri Negeri Hall, Seri Negeri Complex, Ayer Keroh, Melaka(All Participants are Cordially Invited)

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Day Two19 February 2011 (Saturday)

Masa0900 – 1030

Continued:Session 2A Venue:Grand Ballroom, Level 2

Continued:Session 2BVenue: Auditorium, Level 1

Continued:Session 2CVenue:Meeting Room 3 & 4, Level 1

Continued:Session 2D Venue: Meeting Room 5 & 6, Level 1

1030 – 1100

RefreshmentVenue : Dining Hall

1100 – 1300

Continued:Session 2A

Continued:Session 2B

Continued:Session 2C

Continued:Session 2D

1300 – 1430

LunchVenue : Dining Hall

1430 – 1630

Launching/Closing CeremonyArrival of Honorary GuestsArrival of Honourable MinistersArrival of Y.A.B. Tan Sri Muhyiddin bin Mohd YassinDeputy Prime Minister of MalaysiaMinister of EducationArrival of Y.A.B. Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib bin Tun Abdul RazakPrime Minister of MalaysiaNational AnthemDoa Recital

Opening RemarksMs. Helena Molin ValdesUnited Nations International Strategy for Disaster Risk Reduction (UN/ISDR)Official launching/Closing RemarksY.A.B. Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib bin Tun Abdul RazakPrime Minister of MalaysiaHandover of Certificates to Safe City Champion and Role Model Cities for the Making Cities Resilient – My City is Getting Ready CampaignHandover of Certificates to the Minister of Education and the Minister of Health for the One Million Safe Schools and Hospitals Campaign ChampionVenue: Grand Ballroom, Level 2

Tour of Exhibition HallY.A.B. Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib bin Tun Abdul RazakPrime Minister of MalaysiaVenue : Exhibition Hall A, Level G Press StatementVenue : VIP Room, Level G RefreshmentVenue : Dining Hall

EVENTSEVENTS

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NO. TOPIC MINISTRY/DEPT/ AGENCY NO. OF PARTICIPANT

1. 2A – Role of Local Authorities in DRR

Ministry of Housing and Local Government, State & District Authority

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2. 2B – ASEAN Knowledge Sharing Workshop on Mainstreaming DRR in Education

Ministry of Education, State and District Education Department, ASEAN Member Countries

200

3. 2C – Safe Hospitals/Health Facilities Symposium

Ministry of Health, State and District Health Department, Private Clinic & Hospital, Medical Association, NGOs

200

4. 2D – National Disaster Management Mechanism

NSC, State Secretary, District Officer, Disaster Management & Response Agencies, NGOs

200

TOTAL 800

MELAKA DECLARATION ON MELAKA DECLARATION ON DISASTER RISK REDUCTION 2011DISASTER RISK REDUCTION 2011

Concerned by the increasing consequences of disasters in the country affecting and threatening human life and development gains;

Aware of the changing nature of disaster risk in the country brought about by climate variability and change and the increased vulnerability of communities to disasters;

Appreciating national, state and local governments initiatives on disaster risk reduction (DRR), in line with the Hyogo Framework for Action 2005 – 2015 (HFA);

 Recognising the Second Session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction 2009, which calls for “reduced risks for all” as well as the need to scale up commitment and promote innovative approaches to reduce disaster risk to achieve the HFA goals;

Noting the Kuala Lumpur Declaration on Disaster Risk Reduction in Asia 2008, which calls for strengthened efforts on DRR, including public-private partnership, multi-stakeholder involvement and empowerment of local governments, mobilisation of resources, public awareness and education, keeping health facilities safe from disasters, and integration of climate change adaptation (CCA);

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Acknowledging recent global and regional developments, which are expected to further the cause of DRR in Malaysia, such as the World Disaster Reduction Campaign (“Making Cities Resilient: My City is Getting Ready” and “One Million Safe Schools and Hospitals Initiative”), Incheon Regional Roadmap and Action Plan for Disaster Risk Reduction through Climate Change Adaptation, and the ASEAN Agreement on Disaster Management and Emergency Response (AADMER);

Recognising that governments have responsibility to augment efforts for reducing risks of disasters, and the need to integrate and harmonise initiatives through a national coordinating mechanism with participation of other stakeholders and networks;

Supporting the theme and aims of the Disaster Awareness Day 2011;

DO HEREBY call on national, state and local DRR stakeholders: 

On national mechanism for disaster management: to encourage development of legal and institutional arrangements; to strengthen human resource and capacity for DRR efforts; to integrate DRR into development planning; to enhance coordination and collaboration among stakeholders; to promote the use of technology in support of early warning, multi-hazards risk assessment, and climate modelling and downscaling.

 

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On role of local authorities for DRR: to strengthen local capacity tointegrate climate and disaster risk into local development planning; to promoteeffective implementation of laws, policies and guidelines; to advancemulti-stakeholder partnerships, intensify efforts in collaborative research and encourage community based actions to enhance the resilience of cities.

On mainstreaming DRR in education: to promote systematic integration of DRR into school curriculum and training of teachers and education officers;  to enhance non-formal education and effect behavioural changes; to ensure proper dissemination of information and materials; to recognise and share indigenous knowledge and good practices for achieving sustainability.

 On schools and hospitals safe from disasters: to raise awareness about safe schools and hospitals; to be prepared in case of and after emergencies and disasters; to remain accessible, functional and operational at maximum capacity when most needed; to contribute time, effort or resources in making schools and hospitals safe; to provide support in building and/or retrofitting schools, hospitals and education and health facilities to meet disaster resilient standards; to ensure availability, preparedness and fitness of human resources and to reduce their risk exposure and vulnerability.

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WE, DO HEREBY: 

Invite the Malaysian delegation to carry the messages in this Declaration to the Third Session of the Global Platform on Disaster Risk Reduction in May 2011, Fifth Asian Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction in 2012 and beyond.

 Endeavour to report on progress made in implementing the HFA at the Third Session of the Global Platform on Disaster Risk Reduction in May 2011, including the Global Assessment Report 2011, and beyond.

 Galvanise the establishment of a national platform and comprehensive legal framework for disaster management in Malaysia with other stakeholders.

 Call upon all stakeholders to advocate, lead and champion actions on DRR, particularly in keeping education and health facilities safe from disasters and making cities resilient.

 Adopt, wherever appropriate, recommendations from this Declaration in implementing the National Policy on Climate Change.

 Engage with international and regional organisations and other countries for the provision and exchange of expertise, technical support and good practices to accelerate implementation of HFA.

 ADOPTED in Melaka on 19 February in the year 2011.

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THE MELAKA DECLARATION AND THE MELAKA DECLARATION AND THE CORRESPONDING HFA THE CORRESPONDING HFA

INDICATORINDICATOR

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Initiative Indicator [Corresponding Core Indicator in HFA Monitor]

Empowerment of the mechanism for disaster management

Establishment of national policy and legal framework for disaster management [1.1]

Integration of DRR and CCA in national and sectoral development plans and strategies [1.1; 4.1]

Allocation of financial resource for DRR activities [1.2] Development of innovative financial mechanism for DRR activities [1.2] Creation and functioning of national platform for disaster management [1.4] Dedicated research institutes and R&D activities on hazards and disasters [3.3] Development of national data repository on natural disasters and extreme

weather events [2.1] Assessment and dissemination of information of disaster risks [2.1; 2.2; 2.4; 3.1] Promotion of awareness through appropriate outreach strategies [3.4]

Enhancing the role of local authorities for DRR

Delineation of responsibilities of state and local governments to managing disaster risk [1.1]

Integration of DRR and CCA in state and local plans and strategies [1.1] Allocation of financial resource for DRR activities [1.2] Assessment and dissemination of information of disaster risks [2.1; 2.2; 2.4; 3.1]

Community based disaster management

Provision of support to DRR activities by community and community-based organisations [1.3]

Development of guideline for managing disaster risks at community level [3.1]

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Multi-stakeholder partnership in DRR

Development of innovative financial mechanism for DRR activities [1.2] Creation of networking opportunities for multi-stakeholder engagement [1.4;

3.1; 3.4] Provision of training to officers managing disasters [3.2] Development of guidelines for assessing and managing risks of development

projects, infrastructure and key facilities to disasters [4.6]

Mainstreaming of DRR in education

Assessment and inclusion of school curricula and education material on DRR concepts and practices [3.1]

Schools and hospitals safe from disasters

Assessment of risks of structure and linking infrastructure to disasters [2.1; 4.6] Performance of training drills and rehearsals for facing disasters [5.2] Development of disaster response programmes and relevant trainings [5.2]

Regional and international cooperation

Participation in regional and international activities on DRR Sharing of experience and expertise [5.4]

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THE MELAKA DECLARATION AS ENABLING FACTOR TO ACCELERATE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF HFA

IN MALAYSIA Instrument to identify national priorities of short term and

long term actions to ensure the implementation of HFA Review the current legislative and administrative framework

including the NSC Directive No.20 to include DRR measures Accelerate the establishment of the multi-stakeholder National

Platform on Disaster Risk Reduction Promote integration between CCA and DRR through the

Adaptation Working Group of the National Green Technology and Climate Change Council (MTHPI)

Promote local action through the UNISDR World Disaster Reduction Campaigns

Nationwide implementation of Safe Schools and Hospitals campaign by the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Education

More cities to achieve the status of ‘Resilient City’ with Kuala Lumpur, Melaka and Putrajaya as Role Models

Enhance community resilience through integrated education, public awareness and community based disaster management programs

Evaluation and monitoring is done through the Disaster Management and Relief Committee at the respective District, State and National levels 15

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PHOTOSPHOTOS

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Datuk Seri Hj. Mohd Ali bin Mohd RustamChief Minister of Melaka

Tan Sri Muhyiddin bin Mohd YassinDeputy Prime Minister of Malaysia

Datuk Mohamed Thajudeen bin Abdul Wahab Secretary of National Security Council

Prime Minister’s Department

Ms. Helena Molin Valdes Deputy Director, UNISDR

Prof. Dr. Joy Jacqueline PereiraUniversiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Mr Makoto Fujieda Asian Disaster Reduction Centre (ADRC)

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THAT’S ALL, THANK YOU…

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