The Post-2015 International DRR Framework (HFA2)

The progress of the international community in making DRR a priority is built on the knowledge and experience developed by countries and other stakeholders over the past several decades. Switzerland is respected internationally in this field and plays an important role in the promotion of the global disaster risk reduction agenda.

Contributing to an inclusive, results-oriented HFA2 process, to the improvement of international institutional structures (“fit-for-pupose”) and, consequently, to a new and improved global framework which better addresses future challenges relating to DRR. Beyond this, promotion of DRR as a transversal theme in major policy frameworks and, first and foremost, underlining the need to establish a risk-robust development agenda.

UNISDR,HFA member states, PrepComs / WCDRR stakeholders, Relevant UN agencies, development banks, regional organizations, Civil society, business and research representatives.

To substantially contribute to the objectives of the 3rd World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction as specified in the 2013 UN General Assembly resolution. Key objectives include: Adopt a Post-2015 Framework for DRR (HFA2; Promote political leadership and commitment for an effective implementation of the HFA2; Ensure and secure close linkages of the HFA2 with the sustainable development agenda; Determine modalities for international DRR governance, monitoring and periodic review of the implementation of a post-2015 framework for DRR.

Results from previous phases:  

Within the Swiss Federal Administration, the managing lead for the post-2015 DRR framework process lies with SDC’s Multilateral Affairs-H Division, where the thematic DRR network is institutionally anchored. SDC has been active in multilateral policy development and advocacy, not least in support of the establishment of UNISDR and the 2005-2015 Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA).

Phase 7 01.01.2014 - 30.06.2016   (Completed)