Online consultation on health and the post-2015 framework for reducing risks of disasters
Hazards pose significant risks to communities which may result in emergencies and disasters with substantial consequences for public health in terms of deaths, injuries, illness and disabilities. The Hyogo Framework for Action 2005-2015: Building the Resilience of Nations and Communities to Disasters (HFA) describes the required actions from all sectors and actors to reduce disaster losses and improve the management of risks associated with emergencies and disasters.
As the current HFA is due to end in 2015, consultations are under way across the world to shape the recommendations for the development of a post-2015 framework. As of mid- April 2013, the issue of health has not featured much in in the consultations, and only a few people from the health community have been actively engaged in the process at national, regional and global levels.
The purpose of this online consultation is to stimulate discussion on health, and to gather the perspectives from the global community on how a post-2015 framework and the actions of all stakeholders can achieve optimal health outcomes for people at risk of emergencies and disasters. The consultation will provide vital inputs to papers and dialogues at the 4th Session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction including in the informal plenary sessions on the post-2015 framework and in side events with a health dimension to them.
Upcoming discussion on the role of health in the future framework for disaster risk reduction
- How do the emerging themes for the post-2015 framework affect health?
- How can the health sector be more effectively engaged in the post-2015 framework?
This online discussion will start 25 April 2013.
Share your opinion
- How well is health addressed in the current HFA and in practice?
- What key points should be considered in the post-2015 framework in order to improve health outcomes for people at risk of emergencies and disasters?
Participate in the online discussion by filling in the form. The online discussion will be open until 10 May 2013. We look forward to receiving your input.
All inputs will be monitored for appropriate content.