Informal Meeting (Seminar): Open-ended Intergovernmental Expert Working Group on Indicators and Terminology Relating to Disaster Risk Reduction
Room XVIII in the Palais des Nations
Introduction:
In its resolution 69/284 of 3 June 2015, the General Assembly established an open-ended intergovernmental expert working group (OIEWG) on indicators and terminology relating to disaster risk reduction to develop indicators to measure global progress on the seven agreed targets of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030. The Working Group would also consider an update of disaster risk reduction terminology. On 9 February 2016, the Chair of the OIEWG will preside over an informal meeting (seminar) of the Working Group prior to its second formal session, scheduled for 10-11 February 2016.
Purpose of informal meeting (seminar):
The purpose of the informal meeting is to facilitate a common understanding among the members of the Working Group on the issues outlined in the technical papers on indicators produced by the Secretariat in preparation for the second session. A series of explanatory informational briefings will be provided by the Secretariat on each of the technical papers. Each briefing will be followed by interactive discussions with the experts to allow for questions, clarifications and comments on the substance of the papers.
Participation:
Participation is also open to all nominated experts from government, the United Nations system and other stakeholders (civil society organizations, private sector, local government, academic and scientific institutions) who have successfully registered to participate in the proceedings of the Working Group. Register online.
Programme Informal meetings, Tuesday, 9 February
| 9.30 am – 10.00 am | Welcome Coffee | |
| Morning Briefings and Discussions | ||
| 10.00 am – 10.10 am | Opening remarks and presentation of SRSG Robert Glasser | Chair |
| 10.10 am – 1.00 pm | Explanatory briefing by the Secretariat on the following documents (each briefing to be followed by interactive discussions):
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Briefings by Secretariat; Discussions moderated by Chair |
| 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm | Lunch | |
| Afternoon Briefings and Discussions | ||
| 3.00 pm – 3.05 pm | Opening remarks | Chair |
| 3.05 pm – 5.45 pm | Continuation of explanatory briefing by the Secretariat on the following documents (each briefing to be followed by interactive discussions):
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Briefings by Secretariat; Discussions moderated by Chair |
| 5.45 pm – 5.55 pm | Summary of discussions and key issues to take forward | Chair |
| 5.55 pm – 6.00 pm | Closing of informal session and informational update on formal session | SRSG and Secretariat |