GeoGeo--Referenced Information System for Referenced Information System for DRM in Lao PDR DRM in Lao PDR

Presented by: Mr. Vilayphong SISOMVANG, Director of National Disaster Management Office, Social Welfare Department, Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare, Lao PDR

Regional Workshop on Geo-referenced Disaster Risk Management Information System in South-East Asia, and the Pacific

20-22 February 2013, in Bangkok, Thailand

Introduction � Landlocked country 

� Three geographical regions: Northern Central and Southern 

� Population of 6,8 million

� Area of 236,800 square Km; 70% mountainous areas 30% lowland (Population concentrated & economically active areas) 

� 80% of population depends on the subsistence forming 

�MEKONG River Length:1.865 km ( flow through Laos) 

� There are 13 major tributaries 

Major Disasters  in Lao PDR Major Disasters  in Lao PDR Great Impacts  on Sustainable Development Great Impacts  on Sustainable Development 

Fire (Forest and Urban) Flood

Drought StormEarthquake

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Deputy Prime Minister

National Risk Profile of Lao PDR• Developed with the financial assistance

from UNDP and technical support from the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) and Public Works and Transport Institute (PTI).

The main objectives of the study are:

• To map out all hazard prone areas and respective hazard zones based on historic disaster event

• To identify and assess the exposure of people, property, critical facilities, infrastructure and economic activities to those hazards

• To preliminary assess the potential damage state of the identified elements at risk with reference to expected hazard intensities

• To create preliminary national multi-hazard profiles in terms of hazard and sector to identify priorities for National Disaster Risk Reduction Strategies.

Baseline Information and Hazard Data

Inter‐institutional and harmonized standards for data collection and preparation simplify combined interpretation of the data in subsequent steps of hazard and risk assessment.

Baseline Information and Hazard Data

Inter‐institutional and harmonized standards for data collection and preparation simplify combined interpretation of the data in subsequent steps of hazard and risk assessment.

Spatial DataSpatial Data

Administrative Areas

Landuse Infrastructure

Demography

Socio‐Economic Data

Economy Past Disaster Events 

Disaster Event Data

Floods

Drought

Landslides

Earthquake

Epidemics

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Vulnerability and Coping Capacity 

A society informed about the risks of their living environment is less vulnerable and better prepared to cope with potential disaster.

Vulnerability and Coping Capacity 

A society informed about the risks of their living environment is less vulnerable and better prepared to cope with potential disaster.

Vulnerability Assessment

Who or what could be at threat?

Population & 

Settlement

Economic Potential

System Capacity

Exposure and Risk Analysis

Risk Mapping requires knowledge of political/socio‐economic strategic aims

Exposure and Risk Analysis

Risk Mapping requires knowledge of political/socio‐economic strategic aims

Multi Hazard Exposure

Generalized Risk

What is the level of risk for each province?

Population at Risk

Infrastructure at Risk

Economic Potential at Risk

Hazard/Susceptibility Data

Which areas are dangerous?

Baseline Data Hazard Exposure

Who or what is at threat? And where?

Capacity Assessment

Is society prepared for potential disasters?

Earthquake H‐E‐V‐R‐A

Provincial Risk Profile under the Project “ Operationalizing National Strategic Plan on Disaster Management (OSPDM)”

Partners:• Ministry of Natural Resources and

Environment (MoNRE)• National Disaster Management Office • Department of Meteorology and Hydrology• Provincial Disaster Management Committee • District Disaster Management Committee

Funding: Global Facility for Disaster Reductionand Recovery, (GFDRR) through the World BankTime frame: 2010 to 2012Target areas: National Level, Provinces of Saravanh, Sekong and Attapeu

Benefits of Risk Profile• The  Risk  Profile  is  a  tool for  physical  vulnerability  assessment  of  various 

assets at   national and  local  level.  In  line with the national strategy, sector specific  economic  projection  of  losses will  assist  the  concerned stakeholders to prioritize disaster risk reduction strategy at national level.

• It  brings  out  existing  gaps in  disaster  risk  reduction  strategies.  It  also recommends measures to improve decision making capacity. 

• It  is useful  for mainstreaming disaster  risk  reduction in various  sectors at different level. 

• It helps decision makers and development agencies at all level for preparing disaster risk reduction planning.

• The  study  outcome  evolves  economic  losses  profile caused  by  various major  hazards  on  defined  physical  and  social  assets.  This  will  help  in allocating budget for disaster risk reduction  for various vital  infrastructure and assets. 

• In  line with  the national  strategy,  the outcome of  the  study will hopefully facilitate  financial  support from  international  organizations  for measures d ti th t d th i k i t d ith t l h d i L PDR

Experiences and lessons‐learnt  from the development of risk profile

• Need to strengthen the national and local capacities in disaster risk assessment, development and regular update of risk profile

• Requirement for a comprehensive disaster risk assessment tools for risk analysis and use for disaster risk management and mitigation planning and implementation

• Close coordination, cooperation and networking on the collection, processing and analysis of data for the generating of hazard risk assessment/analysis between NDMO and other concerned line agencies, i.e.  MoNRE, National Statistics Bureau, MAF, Ministry of Science and Technology, Universities, UN agencies, development partners, reginoal and international technical institutions, etc. 

• It is one challenge for NDMO to interpret the map\products of GIS in to planning and take actions. 

Satellite Data/ products from AHA Center

Satellite Data/ products from UN OCHA

Satellite Data/ products from UNOSAT

What are the exact capacity development needs for Geo‐DRM information in your 

country? 

• Enhance the coordination with relevant agencies, NDMO need to be built capacity on using remote sensing and GIS, and utilize satellite data for Disaster Management

• Developing the collaboration project with DMH and Remote Sensing Center on utilize satellite data for Disaster Management, public awareness and education for relevant ministries on utilizing satellite data for Disaster Management,

• Developing Standard of operation and protocol for effective utilization satellite data for Disaster Management

Key recommendations • Need to carry out the study about the policy and institutional issues in 

order to find out the gaps and challenges for Lao PDR in terms of using geo‐referenced disaster risk management (Geo‐DRM) information 

• Need to conduct National workshop on sharing information about geo‐referenced disaster risk management (Geo‐DRM) information 

• Need to increase the understanding of the sectors on the application (interpretation of risk maps/products) and widely disseminate the risk profiles to all concerned sectors at all levels for DRR planning and implementation.

• Continue to expand the disaster risk assessment at the provincial and district levels.

• Identify a focal point/center responsible for Geo‐DRM information, disaster risk assessment, development and update the risk profiles at all levels. 

• Strengthen the national network for collection of Geo‐DRM data and information with linkages to regional and global networks

khop chai lai lai !!!

Thank You Very Much