Webinar: Integrating biodiversity and disaster risk reduction
Background
The triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution is increasing disaster and environmental risks. There is growing recognition that healthy and resilient ecosystems are key to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, as well as the objectives of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 (Sendai Framework) and the Paris Agreement. The shared goals and challenges of the Rio Conventions and the Sendai Framework underscore the need for strong cooperation in applying them, and for an all-of-society and whole-of-government approach to guide implementation of their strategies
Fostering the integration of biodiversity and disaster risk reduction (DRR), as well as climate change adaptation at regional and national levels is critical for addressing the complex risks posed by disasters climate change, and ecosystem degradation. UNDRR's Comprehensive Risk Management initiative seeks to integrate risk-centered approaches and climate information to develop and implement integrated DRR and climate change adaptation plans. The approach is being extended to bring together DRR, climate, biodiversity and environment focal points to discuss synergies across the existing national planning instruments.
This webinar aims to highlight the critical linkages between disaster risk reduction, biodiversity and climate change adaptation, introduce the guidance document, engage government focal points on DRR and biodiversity and key national and regional stakeholders for DRR, biodiversity, and climate change, facilitate discussions on regional perspectives, challenges, and opportunities. It will also reflect on the implementation of global frameworks, including the Sendai Framework, the Paris Agreement, and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
Target audience
Stakeholders engaged in biodiversity conservation, disaster risk management, DRR, and climate change adaptation, including UN entities (at HQ, regional and national levels, including UNRCOs and UNCTs), NGOs, academia, and development partners.
Representatives from national environmental and disaster management ministries/agencies, including focal points for biodiversity/NBSAPs, DRR and climate change adaptation.
Additionally, technical specialists, researchers, practitioners involved and interested in disaster risk reduction and biodiversity linkages.