“Alongside the devastating loss of loved ones, communities across the country are now struggling to build back better in the wake of large economic losses and damage to the environment and critical infrastructure,” Ms. Mizutori said.

“A critical element in getting these strategies right is understanding how data can help to refine a country’s risk profile and inform disaster risk management policy. Disaster loss data bases now exist in 60% of countries in Europe and 32 countries have enacted legislation on disaster risk reduction in the context of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism,” she said.

Ms. Mizutori observed that this was the first European Forum to take place since the launch of the Sendai Framework Monitor in March.

“I hope that the next two days will encourage even greater use of the Monitor among countries represented here so that we ensure it reaches its full potential as a global resource for guiding policy and measuring progress in achieving the Sendai targets and the Sustainable Development Goals.”

Following the opening ceremony, Prime Minister Conte and Special Representative Mizutori, took part in a 6.3 earthquake simulation exercise organised by Italy’s Civil Protection Agency as part of its education programme for the general public.

Date:

22 Nov 2018

Sources:

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR)

Themes:

Advocacy & Media

Countries:

Italy

Regions:

Europe