FAS 7Water-related Disasters Challenges

-HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PREPARATORY MEETING FOR THE 2nd

ASIA-PACIFIC WATER SUMMITon 19 MARCH 2013, BANGKOK, THAILAND

- ICHARM’s Global Proposal

Take full account of:

Structure of Post‐2015 Global Targets and Frameworks on Disaster Risk Reduction

New experiences, lessons and progress

Consolidating support to DRR

Goals and targets

Post‐MDG

Framework of Action on Disaster Risk 

Reduction (2005‐2015)

Proposed AgendaParallel Sessions ­ Focus Area Session 7 Water­related Disaster Challenges 

(Thailand)10.30­12.30 hrs , 19 May 2013

atInternational Convention and Exhibition 

Centre Commemorating HisMajesty’s 7th Cycle Birthday Anniversary, 

Chiang Mai, Thailand

Objectives•To discuss key water‐related disaster challenges in Asia and the Pacific and the critical importance of leadership and commitment in addressing them •To share and discuss innovative approaches in managing water‐related disaster risks •To recommend solutions for reducing the risk of water‐related disasters and incorporate lessons learnt from the country and local into  consideration process made at regional and global levels. 

Time                 Presentations Speakers10.30 ‐10.40 

hrsOpening remarks  by  the Session Chair/Moderator

Minister

Mr. SuphotTovichakchaikul

Draft Agenda 

10.40‐11.00 

hrsKey note address:  

Water  related  disaster risk  trend. Managing  the interface between water‐disaster‐development  in the  context  of  rapid development and climate change  in Asia Pacific

Speaker To  be determined

11.00‐12.20 hrs

Panel Discussion

Panelists  will  share perspectives  on  the  issues brought  up  in  the Key  note address (with good practice examples):

‐A  reputable  Thai water resources  planner:  Lessons learned  from  the 2011  floods and  measures  to  prevent future flood risks

Chaired/Moderated by:

‐ Viet Nam: assessing inundation risks due to  sea  level  rise  and  use  of    this information for long‐term planning

‐ Regional  expert:      Addressing vulnerabilities in water‐related disasters 

‐ UN  expert:  Water  related  disasters  in HFA2  and  post‐2015  development agenda

Plenary discussion

1st Preparatory Meeting for the 2nd Asia­Pacific Water SummitFocus Area Session 7: Water­related 

Disaster ChallengesThailand’s Experiences

Friday, 5 April 20138:30 – 16:30 hrs

the 3rd floor Meeting RoomRegional Environmental Office 6

Nonthaburi, Thailand

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Province 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009Forest area (sq.km.)

%  of province area

Forest area (sq.km.)

%  of province area

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%  of province area

Forest area (sq.km.)

%  of province area

Forest area (sq.km.)

%  of province area

Singburi 0 0 0 0 * * * * 0 0

Angthong 0 0 0 0 * * * * 0 0

Ayutthaya 1.47 0.06 1.47 0.06 * * * * 0 0

Pathumthani

0 0 0 0 * * * * 0 0

Nonthaburi

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Samut Prakan

5.81 0.58 5.81 0.58 * * * * 11.21 1.12

Total 7.28 0.64 7.28 0.64 * * * * 11.21

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Source : Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation 2009Note : * no data

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Multi‐Disaster Management

Floods/Drought/Water Quality

By Public Participation

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The  1st APWS  was  held  in  December  2007,  in  Beppu, Japan by the Japanese government’s full support.Message from Beppu at the 1st APWS reaffirmed to: Recognize the people’s  right  to  safe  drinking  water  and  basic sanitation as  a  basic  human  right  and  a  fundamental aspect  of  human  security;  Improve  governance, efficiency, transparency and equity in all aspects related to  the management of water, particularly  as  it  impacts on poor communities. We recognize  that while womenare  particularly  vulnerable,  they  are  also  resilient  and entrepreneurial, hence, should be empowered in all water‐related activities.

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Human Development Report 2013

Globally, there have been much greater reductions in inequality in

health and education in the last two decades than in income

Human Development Report 2013

Globally, there have been much greater reductions in inequality in

health and education in the last two decades than in income

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Asian Water Development Outlook 2012

A Preview of AWDO 2012 stated that no country in its study meets a Composite Water Security Index (CWSI) identified by level 5 for Water Security Stage Model.

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Message from Chiang MaiWe,  the  leaders  of  the  2nd Asia‐Pacific Summit,  coming  from  all  sectors  of  our societies  and  countries,  meeting    at  the International  Convention  and Exhibition Centre  Commemorating  His  Majesty’s 7th  Cycle  Birthday  Anniversary  on  the 20th May 2012,  in Chiang Mai, Thailand, do hereby agree to:

•Recognize  that   uncertainty is present  in all phases  of climate change,  the  basic  needs  of people  to  access  information  about  water disaster  including  flood,  drought,  water quality,  landslide,  mudflow,  storm  surge, tsunami,  warning  signs  and  forecasting system  should be provided•Strengthen  the  sense  of  ownership  and belonging among its people  in their   natural resources  including  upstream,  midstream and downstream

•Encourage all governments to make all efforts to strengthen management capabilities of local politicians in  handling,  organizing,  securing and disposing of wastes•Provide a Blue Map of each country showing existing  reservoirs,  rivers,  waterways  and drains and operation and maintenance•Encourage all governments to make all efforts to amend an existing bill and promote land use enforcement  to  have  the  ability  to  enforce    land use  planning, zoning and   setbacks

Thanks See You on 19th May 13