First Formal Session: Open-ended Intergovernmental Expert Working Group on Indicators and Terminology Relating to Disaster Risk Reduction
Room XIX, Palais des Nations
Introduction:
Upon adoption of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, the General Assembly established, in its resolution 69/284 of 3 June 2015, an open-ended intergovernmental expert working group on indicators and terminology relating to disaster risk reduction to develop indicators to measure global progress on the Framework's seven agreed targets. The Working Group would also consider an update of disaster risk reduction terminology. Pursuant to that resolution, the Working Group will hold three sessions in Geneva, one in 2015 and two in 2016, with informal meetings as needed. Work will conclude by December 2016 and its report will be submitted to the General Assembly for consideration.
Participation:
Learn more about participation in the Working Group's first session.
- Member States
- Observers of the General Assembly, Intergovernmental Organizations and other entities
- United Nations system entities
- Relevant stakeholders
Provisional Agenda: First session (subject to approval by the Working Group)
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Proposed schedule: First session (subject to approval by the Working Group)
| Tuesday, 29 September | |
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| 9.30–10am | Welcome Coffee |
| 10-10.30am | Opening of the first session and agenda items 1 and 2 |
| The session will be opened by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction who will immediately proceed to the election of the Chair. The Chair will motion for the adoption of the agenda (A/AC.285/1) and calendar and programme of work (A/AC.285/2). | |
| 10.30am - 1pm | Agenda item 4 – Terminology related to targets A-D |
| After introductory remarks from the Chair and a technical briefing on substance relating to the agenda item, the floor will be opened to an interactive discussion. | |
| 1–3pm | Lunch |
| 3–5.50pm | Agenda item 3: Indicators to measure global progress in the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030 – Indicators related to targets A-D |
| After introductory remarks from the Chair on substance relating to the agenda item, the floor will be opened to an interactive discussion. | |
| 5.50-6pm | Housekeeping, preparations for the following day and closing |
| Wednesday, 30 September | |
| 9.30–10am | Welcome Coffee |
| 10–10.05am | Opening of meeting and welcome |
| 10.05am – 1pm | Continuation of Agenda item 3 |
| 1–3pm | Lunch |
| 3–4.30pm | Continuation of Agenda item 3 |
| 4.30–5.50pm | Agenda item 5 – Other matters |
| Under other matters, the Chair is expected to provide reflections and a summary of the discussions. | |
| 5.50–6pm | Housekeeping and closing of session |
Participation
Member States: On 24 June 2015, a note verbale was sent to all United Nations Member States requesting their permanent missions to inform the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) of participation in the first session of open-ended intergovernmental expert working group on indicators and terminology. Government experts are requested to register through this mechanism.
Observers of the General Assembly, Intergovernmental Organizations and other entities: Participation is open to those with observer status in the General Assembly. Click here to proceed.
United Nations system: United Nations system entities may be called upon by the Chair to provide support, under the coordination of UNISDR. In such cases, entities of the United Nations system will speak as one.
Relevant stakeholders: In its resolution 69/284, the General Assembly provided for the involvement of relevant stakeholders. Modalities for engagement of relevant stakeholders will be considered at the first session of the open-ended intergovernmental expert working group. Interested parties with appropriate technical expertise may register online to participate. To learn more, parties are invited to contact the UNISDR Focal Point most relevant to their line of work.
UNISDR Focal Points
| Member States | Numayr Chowdhury ([email protected]) |
| Observers of the General Assembly, Intergovernmental Organizations and other entities | Numayr Chowdhury ([email protected]) |
| Civil society, volunteers, organized voluntary work organizations and community-based organizations including Women, Children and youth, Persons with disabilities, Older persons, Indigenous peoples and Migrants | Glenn Dolcemascolo ([email protected]) |
| Academia, scientific and research entities and networks | Pedro Basabe ([email protected]) and Chadia Wannous ([email protected]) |
| Business, professional associations and private sector financial institutions, including financial regulators and accounting bodies, as well as philanthropic foundations | Kiki Lawal ([email protected]) |
| Local governments | Abhilash Panda ([email protected]) |
| United Nations system | Chadia Wannous ([email protected]) |