Post-2015 Framework for DRR Consultation - Private Sector
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk reduction (UNISDR)
contact: lawalk@un.org
Description
This session is a continuation of the 'Private Sector Partnership for DRR: Annual General meeting'.
The UNISDR Private Sector Advisory Group (PSAG) aims to serve as a catalyst to bring together a wide range of private sector entities into a global partnership for action that will encompass private businesses, both large and small, multi-regional and local, business trade organizations, as well as government-owned business enterprises.
At the 2011 Global platform private sector launched a Statement of Commitment: 'The 5 Essentials for Business in Disaster Risk Reduction'. In order to build an actionable platform around the commitment and the '5 Essentials', the PSAG decided to create the Disaster Risk Reduction – Private Sector Partnership (DRR-PSP).
The creation of the DRR-PSP brings structure and facilitates the private sector contributions to disaster risk reduction by mobilizing resources through core business arrangements for joint actions and corporate social responsibility (CSR). The DRR-PSP establishes the foundation for building disaster risk reduction through private sector partnerships.
This session for the private sector brings together private sector partners that are members of the PSAG, the DRR-PSP and other companies that are interested to contribute in the future.
During the multi-stakeholder consultations for the post-2015 framework for disaster risk reduction the private sector will have an important voice. During this session the private sector will be consulted and asked for input on their role, responsibilities and opportunities for contribution in the consultation on a post-2015 framework for disaster risk reduction.
Expected Outcomes
o Identified focus areas for private sector inclusion in a post-2015 framework for disaster risk reduction.
