WHAT IS SENDAI FRAME WORK?

 It was adopted at the third United Nations World conference on Disaster Risk Reduction held from March 14 to 18 , 2015 in Sendai , Miyagi Japan. The present framework applies to the small scale and large scale , frequent and infrequent , sudden and slow - onset disasters caused by natural or man made hazards as well as related environmental , technological and biological hazards and risks.

It guides multi hazard management of disaster risk in development. It is the successor instrument to Hyogo Frame work for action.

ACTIONS

• Understanding Disaster risk.
• Data collection.
• Systematic evaluation of records.
• Awareness Programmes.
• Making  use of traditional knowledge.
• To promote cooperation.
• To develop effective global and regional campaigns for promoting a culture of disaster prevention , resilience and responsible citizenship.
• Strengthening disaster risk governance to manage disaster risk.
• To establish proper Mechanism and Technology.
• To formulate public policies on relocation of human settlements.
• Investing in disaster risk reduction for resilience.
• Proper resource allocation.
• Enhancing disaster preparedness for effective response and to "Build Back Better" in recovery, rehabilitation and reconstruction.
• Creating community centers.
• Trained workforce.
• Proper coordination.
• Increase Preparedness for disaster reconstruction.

ROLE OF STAKE HOLDERS

• Participation of women is critical for effective management of disaster risk.
• Children and youth are agents of change and should be given the space and modalities to contribute to disaster risk reduction
• Older persons, their knowledge skills and wisdom can be made use of.
• Indigenous people ; Their experience and traditional knowledge.
• Scientific and research entities and networks need to focus on the disaster risk factors.
• Media; creating awareness

WAY FORWARD

• Plan for reducing risk of disaster in order to protect people , communities and countries from disasters.
• Effective prevention using Technology.
• Strengthening good   governance.
• Multi Hazard and multi sectorial approach.