International Disaster Resilience Leaders Forum Incheon 2023 - Final Report

This report provides an overview of discussions held during the International Disaster Resilience Leaders Forum Incheon 2023 (IDRLF 2023). This second edition of the IDRLF was conducted under the theme of ‘Enabling technological application and partnership for climate and disaster risk reduction’. Reflecting on the results and recommendations of the Midterm Review of the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, the Forum offered a platform for local leaders from around the world to share experience and possible solutions for technology application to support greater urban and local resilience in the face of disasters and climate change.

Over the course of two days organized along five thematic sessions and two city networking events, national and local leaders and practitioners shared experience and good practices in applying innovative technologies and measures for disaster resilience and climate change adaptation. Participants discussed opportunities and challenges for technology application and transfer in the context of disaster risk reduction, including access to knowledge, funding and capacity development.