Dialogue with Parliamentarians and Mayors on Disaster Risk Reduction: From Policy to Local Action
- Date & Time: Tuesday 10 May (10:30 - 12:30)
- Room: 1
- Participation: Open
- Organizer: Organized by UNISDR
- Interpretation: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish
Description
Parliamentarians, mayors and local government representatives can play a strategic role in bridging the gap between national governments and local authorities in understanding and knowledge about disaster risk reduction. Legislators throughout the world have developed disaster reduction legislation and overseen policy changes as well as budget allocations. Mayors and local government representatives have led efforts to enhance the sustainability and resilience of their cities, towns and communities. Panelists will demonstrate how informed legislators and mayors play an active role in supporting local action by shaping, financing and promoting risk reduction. The event will consider challenges faced along the way and engage with stakeholder in the audience to identify opportunities for working with elected officials to build resilience.
Chair/Moderator/Faciliator
Mr. Mel Senen S. Sarmiento, House of Representatives, Philippines (MODERATOR)
Speakers
Ms. Nelly Gray de Cerdán, Senator of Mendoza, Argentina
Ms. Saumura Tioulong, International Parliamentarian Union Second Standing Committee on Sustainable Development, Finance and Trade, Cambodia
Mr. Xie Ruiwu, Vice Mayor of Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Mr. Peter Williams, Distinguished Engineer and Chief Technology Officer, USA IBM
Mr. Alex Byarugaba, Member of Parliament, Uganda
Mr. Khalifa Sall, Mayor of Dakar, Senegal
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