The tool will help cities to implement the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction and meet the 2020 target on local disaster risk reduction strategies.

The methodology behind this tool is now being developed into a dedicated International Standard - ISO (22392) to further support cities worldwide.

Abhilash Panda, Deputy Chief of the UNISDR Regional Office for Europe, said: “Having a standard built on this tool will assist local governments in rationalizing investments and fostering communication. It will ensure that systems and policies being put in place are compatible, increase safety and meet the needs of the society.

“It will play an important role in the building the resilience of cities,” said Mr Panda.

A masterclass will be held at the European Forum for Disaster Risk Reduction on 21 November in Rome to showcase the peer review tool.

Date:

28 Sep 2018

Sources:

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Europe (UNISDR EUR)

Themes:

Information Management, Risk Identification & Assessment, Urban Risk & Planning, Governance, Disaster Risk Management

Regions:

Europe