Transcript disaster risk reduction and management (drrm)

DRRNetwork Philippines
Disaster Risk Reduction
Network Philippines
(DRRNetPhils)
Experience on Policy Advocacy
Shared by: Maria “Malu” Fellizar-Cagay
Deputy Executive Director, Center for Disaster Preparedness
Lead Convenor, DRRNetPhils
Philippine Disaster Risk Profile
Philippine Disaster Risk Profile
The Philippines is situated along a highly seismic area lying along the PACIFIC RING OF
FIRE where two major tectonic plates (Philippine Sea and Eurasian) meet and is
highly-prone to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. This explains the occurrence
of earthquakes and tsunamis and the existence of around 300 volcanoes of which
22 are active
Philippine Disaster Risk Profile
Tropical storms or typhoons accompanied by
heavy rain and/or strong winds that may result in
floods, landslides and storm surge are the most
prevalent types of hydro-meteorological hazards in
the country.
The Philippines is located in the Pacific typhoon
belt. The country experiences an average of 20
typhoons a year, 5 of which are said to be
destructive.
Millions
of Filipinos
are at risk.
In the past 20 years,
31,835 Filipinos have
reported been killed
and 94,369,462 people
have been affected by
disasters.
Passage of Republic Act 10121
“The Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction
and Management Act of 2010”
Approved : May 27, 2010
Effective : June 24, 2010
* DRRM
Act Implementing Rules and
Regulations (IRR)
Approved : September 27, 2010
Effective : October 7, 2010
Salient Provisions
Paradigm shift
Top-down and
centralized disaster
management
Bottom-up and
participatory
disaster risk
reduction
Disasters as merely
a function of
physical hazard
Disaster mainly a
reflection of people’s
vulnerability.
Focus on disaster
response and
anticipation
Integrated approach to
genuine social and
human development to
reduce disaster risk
Governance
• NDRRMC (Sec. 5)
NAPC-VDC
CSO
CSO
ULAP
Private Sector
CSO
CSO
Local Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management Fund (LDRRMF) (Section 21)
30%
Uses of the
LDRRMF:
Prevention
&Disaster
Mitigation
Preparedness
Mitigation
Rehabilitation
and
and Recovery
Prepared…
70%
Quick
Quick
Response
Response
Fund
Fund
(Emergency
Response)
30%
• Integration of DRR
Education in school curricula
at the primary, secondary and
tertiary levels
• Prohibited Acts
• Penal Provisions
Governance
• LDRRMO (Sec. 12) Establishment of permanent
DRRM Office
DRRM Officer
Administrative
& Training
Research &
Planning
Operations
& Warning
Policy Statements
Mainstreaming DRR and Climate Change in
the national and local development plans
and development processes (e.g. policy
formulation, socio-economic dev’t planning,
budgeting and governance)
Mainstreaming DRR into the peace process
and conflict resolution
҉ 14 years in the making
L o o k i n g b a c k:
1990s Humanitarian Response (IANDR)
The Enthusiasm in 2002 -2003!!!!
> Study Forum of DM Agencies
> Reflection Workshop on CBDM
҉ The birth of Philippine Disaster Management
Forum (PDMF)
> Series of Study Forum, Sharing & Public
Awareness Activities
> 1st Nat’l Conference on CBDM
> Covenant of CSOs and community Partnership – 89 orgs
The “Impetus”:
• Hyogo Framework for Action 2005, GNDR
• lack participation of the CSOs in framing the Strategic
National Action Plan (SNAP) April 29 – 30, 2008
• the variety of good practices
• September 2008: National PO Conference
• long-time clamor for new law on DRR
The 12 June 2008: Urgent Consultation on
DRM Bill
“DRRNetPhils was formed”
Recommendations and Learnings:
• Consolidated CSOs with the same voice –
clear advocacy agenda
• Building partnership with different
stakeholders (national and local
government agencies, private sector,
CSOs, academe, scientist and community)
Recommendations and Learnings:
• Evolution of partnership and realization
of both sides - understanding limitations
and capacity of multi-stakeholders
• Advocacy should be evidence- based
• Strong community based
constituency
Genuine Implementation of the Law
Overseeing
Implementing
National DRRMC
OCD
17 Regional DRRMC
79 Provincial DRRMC
122 City/
1,512 Municipal DRRMC
42,026 Barangay
Devt.Council
17 Regional OCD
79 Provincial DRRMO
122 City/
1,512 Municipal DRRMO
42,026 Barangay DRRM
Committee
Maraming Salamat po!
(Thank You Very Much!)