The Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA), adopted in 2005, recognized that the impact of natural disasters is not felt equally across the globe. Developing countries, particularly those categorized as LDCs and SIDS, face unique and heightened vulnerabilities due to several factors:
Limited Resources: They often have less financial and technical capacity to invest in resilient infrastructure, early warning systems, and effective response mechanisms.
Fragile Economies: Their economies are frequently dependent on sectors like agriculture or tourism, which are highly susceptible to natural hazards. A single disaster can wipe out years of economic progress.
Geographical Vulnerability: SIDS, for example, are highly exposed to rising sea levels, tropical storms, and tsunamis, while LDCs often have limited geographic diversity to absorb the shock of a regional disaster.
The HFA specifically called for international cooperation to provide these nations with targeted financial and technological support. The goal was to build their capacity to manage disaster risks proactively,
