increasing vulnerabilities and implications on humanitarian response
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Increasing Vulnerabilities and Implications on Humanitarian Response . Context. 2011. With a global loss of USD 380 billion, the year 2011 has been the costliest ever in terms of natural disasters . Great Eastern Japan Earthquake. Floods in Thailand . - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Increasing Vulnerabilities and Implications on Humanitarian Response
Context
Great Eastern Japan EarthquakeFloods in Thailand
With a global loss of USD 380 billion, the year 2011 has been the costliest ever in terms of natural disasters
Total damage and losses amounted to THB 1.43 trillion (USD 46.5 Billion)
Estimated costs of USD 235 bilion (World Bank)
2011
Flash Floods in India 2013Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines in 2013
Natural disasters become more and more unpredictable and severe
2013
India; 2013The Himalayan Tsunami ( Flash Floods of unprecedented nature)
Probably the hardest rescue operations India have ever taken
Typhoon Haiyan2013 : The Tale of Two DisastersCyclone Phailin
Typhoon Haiyan
Typhoon Haiyan
Typhoon Haiyan
Typhoon Haiyan
Typhoon Haiyan
Typhoon Haiyan
Every major disaster tells only one story:
…more people in the region are getting exposed to hazards…
Human exposure to tropical cyclone is increasing for most sub-regions
Many urban locations are in high risk areas…
Of the 305 urban agglomerations, 119 are situated along coastlines
…and losses are bigger in high & upper-middle income countries.
Development was unable to reduce risks, and may drive its growth
Who pays for disaster losses?
Often in developing countries the poorest pay the most when disasters strike.
The Wake Up Call Most Disasters that could occur have not happen yet
Implications on Humanatariam Response
More Humanitarian Aid
Humanitarian actors under strain
Capacity gaps and coordination challenges
Identifying and integrating innovations in Humanitarian response
• Communication with affected populations
• Information management
• Evidence-based decision making
• Needs and impact assessment
• Risk reduction and preparedness
