Sendai framework for Disaster Reduction 2015-2030

Key international arrangements related to disaster risk reduction and management are as follows:

Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030

• Adopted in 2015 by UN member states, it is a 15-year voluntary, non-binding agreement that maps out approach to reduce disaster risks and losses.
• Guiding principles emphasize role of state, shared responsibility, protection of people, livelihoods, health, assets, inclusive participation, partnerships
• Four priorities – understanding risk, strengthening risk governance, investing in resilience, enhancing preparedness
• Sets targets like reducing mortality, economic losses, damage to infrastructure and improving early warnings
• Aims to achieve substantial reduction of disaster risk and losses to lives, livelihoods, and health

Other Frameworks/Initiatives:

• The Paris Agreement – Recognizes role of sustainable adaptation and resilience to climate risks
• 2030 Sustainable Development Goals – Seeks to build resilience of communities to disasters
• International Health Regulations – Strengthen public health capacities for emergencies
• Warsaw International Mechanism – Promotes technologies for disaster resilience
• UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction supports cooperation among states and stakeholders for Sendai implementation.

Regional Frameworks:

• Association of Southeast Asian Nations Agreement on Disaster Management
• SAARC Framework for Action 2006-15 for disaster risk reduction

These provide overarching guidance and frameworks for international cooperation in reducing disaster risks and building resilience through better risk management.