The new agreement will replace the existing Hyogo Framework for Action, which was adopted by all U.N. Member States in 2005 following the Indian Ocean tsunami that killed nearly one-quarter of a ...

The Hyogo Framework for Action has been an invaluable tool for countries as they work to reduce disaster risk and thereby take the necessary steps to prepare for the next storm, ...

The Strategic Goals and Priorities for Action of the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA) 2005-2015 provide the right foundation for tackling these challenges. But to address the emerging risks requires a ...

Science is a driving force behind international disaster risk reduction (DRR) and is prominent in a preliminary blueprint for a future framework, says a member of the team leading the process. The ten ...

As one of the principles of the Hyogo Framework for Action, you’ll find references to private sector engagement in almost every official briefing document and concept note here. A surprisingly high ...

The Hyogo Framework for Action will not reach its 2015 goal, as earthquake risk is increasing, an expert says. Skip to content Bringing science & development together through news & analysis ...

Based on the first Hyogo Framework of Action (HFA), the international community is moving forward to adopt a post-2015 international framework on disaster risk reduction ...

He explained that the Hyogo Framework for Action is based on five main priorities for action, or strategic areas, in addition to a set of cross-cutting issues.

The Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon Noel Arscott emphasized the need for Jamaica to accept the HYOGO framework in order to lessen the damage that is associated with natural ...