Increasing Investment in Disaster Risk Reduction: 2011 DRR Mapping Results
PARTNERSHIP FOR ENVIRONMENT AND DISASTER ......risk reduction. ecosystem-based approaches to...
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what we do : our role PEDRR is a global alliance of 24 UN agencies, NGOs, and specialist institutes working together towards a mutual goal of promoting and scaling up the implementation of ecosystem-based disaster risk reduction (Eco-DRR). Formally established in 2008, PEDRR seeks to promote and scale- up implementation of ecosystem-based disaster risk reduction and ensure it is mainstreamed in development planning at global, national and local levels, in line with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction. It provides technical and science-based expertise and applies best practices in ecosystems-based approaches to disaster risk reduction. ecosystem-based approaches to reducing disaster risk There is now increased global recognition of Eco-DRR, as an integrated approach to promoting both sustainable and resilient development. Eco-DRR applies sustainable ecosystem management principles and practices (e.g. integrated watershed management, integrated coastal zone management, sustainable drylands, integrated forestry, etc) as part of a comprehensive risk management strategy, which include early warning and disaster preparedness systems. The Sendai Framework on Disaster Risk Reduction, Convention on Biological Diversity, Sustainable Development Goals, Paris Agreement on climate change, and a number of Resolutions/Decisions adopted through multi-lateral environmental conventions all recognize the importance of linking biodiversity and ecosystems management, disaster risk reduction and climate change efforts. • advocacy: PEDRR raises awareness of the role of ecosystems in disaster risk reduction and promotes innovative natural resource management approaches, such as integrated flood management, for risk management. It provides technical expertise to influence global and national policies to support the UNISDR system and beyond. • capacity development: PEDRR seeks to enhance knowledge and skills, particularly at the national level, in applying ecosystem management solutions for disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation and mainstream these approaches in national and local development planning. • exchange of knowledge and practices: Drawing from science, practitioners’ experience and indigenous knowledge systems, PEDRR pulls together cutting- edge research and field-based examples that demonstrate ecosystems-based approaches to disaster risk reduction and adaptation. • networking: PEDRR promotes partnerships at global, regional and national levels and fosters collaboration between the environmental science and development communities. PEDDR now reaches a community of practice of over 20,000 women and men globally through its weekly newsletter and social media. PARTNERSHIP FOR ENVIRONMENT AND DISASTER RISK REDUCTION (PEDRR)
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what we do :our rolePEDRR is a global alliance of 24 UN agencies, NGOs, and specialist institutes working together towards a mutual goal of promoting and scaling up the implementation of ecosystem-based disaster risk reduction (Eco-DRR).
Formally established in 2008, PEDRR seeks to promote and scale-up implementation of ecosystem-based disaster risk reduction and ensure it is mainstreamed in development planning at global, national and local levels, in line with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction. It provides technical and science-based expertise and applies best practices in ecosystems-based approaches to disaster risk reduction.
ecosystem-based approaches to reducing disaster riskThere is now increased global recognition of Eco-DRR, as an integrated approach to promoting both sustainable and resilient development. Eco-DRR applies sustainable ecosystem management principles and practices (e.g. integrated watershed management, integrated coastal zone management, sustainable drylands, integrated forestry, etc) as part of a comprehensive risk management strategy, which include early warning and disaster preparedness systems. The Sendai Framework on Disaster Risk Reduction, Convention on Biological Diversity, Sustainable Development Goals, Paris Agreement on climate change, and a number of Resolutions/Decisions adopted through multi-lateral environmental conventions all recognize the importance of linking biodiversity and ecosystems management, disaster risk reduction and climate change efforts.
• advocacy: PEDRR raises awareness of the role of ecosystems in disaster risk reduction and promotes innovative natural resource management approaches, such as integrated flood management, for risk management. It provides technical expertise to influence global and national policies to support the UNISDR system and beyond.
• capacity development: PEDRR seeks to enhance knowledge and skills, particularly at the national level, in applying ecosystem management solutions for disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation and mainstream these approaches in national and local development planning.
• exchange of knowledge and practices:
Drawing from science, practitioners’ experience and indigenous knowledge systems, PEDRR pulls together cutting-edge research and field-based examples that demonstrate ecosystems-based approaches to disaster risk reduction and adaptation.
• networking: PEDRR promotes partnerships at global, regional and national levels and fosters collaboration between the environmental science and development communities.
PEDDR now reaches a community of practice of over 20,000 women and men globally through its weekly newsletter and social media.
PARTNERSHIP FOR ENVIRONMENT AND DISASTER RISK REDUCTION (PEDRR)
join our community of practice. here is where you can find us!LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/pedrr-partnership
Facebook: www.facebook.com/PEDRRnetwork/Twitter: twitter.com/PEDRRnetwork
www.pedrr.orgOr by writing us at: [email protected]
United NationsEducational, Scientific and
Cultural Organization
UNU-EHSInstitute for Environmentand Human Security
our vision
Resilient communities as a result of improved ecosystem management that reduces disaster risk and enables adaptation to climate change.
Our purpose: • Provide expertise and the latest information on
ecosystem management for disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation
• Apply and advocate for best practices in ecosystems-based approaches at national and community levels
• Coordinate and mainstream environment initiatives within the UNISDR system and beyond Source: UNEP/ PEDRR, 2020
