“Live to Tell” - A Panel Discussion on the Occasion of the 2016 International Day for Disaster Reduction

The 2016 International Day for Disaster Reduction marks the launch of the “Sendai Seven Campaign”. Over the next seven years, each International Day for Disaster Reduction will promote one of the seven Sendai global targets and galvanise necessary action for its achievement.

Under the theme “Live to Tell”, the 2016 International Day for Disaster Reduction will highlight actions taken towards Sendai Framework global target (a) to “substantially reduce disaster mortality by 2030, aiming to lower average per 100,000 global mortality between 2020-2030 compared to 2005-2015."

What's Included

While the last decade has seen a reduction in disaster mortality, vulnerability to disasters and disaster mortality persists in many regions. The 2016 International Day for Disaster Reduction panel discussion in New York will raise greater awareness of reducing risks and promote the Sendai Framework as a lifesaving agenda for building resilience to natural and man-made hazards.

With practical examples from around the world, the event will emphasise that reducing disaster mortality is possible through investments in early warning, preparedness, and resilient infrastructure. The event will also highlight the essential contribution of disaster risk reduction and the effective implementation of the Sendai Framework as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.

A light lunch will be served from 12:45pm at the Vienna Cafe (sponsored by Switzerland).