Adopted in 2005, the HFA was a global blueprint for disaster risk reduction for the decade. It recognized that no single country can tackle the increasing threat of natural disasters alone. The framework called for a coordinated international effort to share expertise and resources, focusing on three key areas:
Knowledge: Promoting the sharing of scientific research, best practices, and lessons learned from past disasters. This includes understanding the specific risks a region faces and the most effective ways to mitigate them.
Capacities: Building the skills and resources needed to implement disaster risk reduction strategies. This can involve training emergency responders, establishing robust early warning systems, and developing resilient infrastructure. The HFA emphasized providing technical and financial support to developing nations to help them build this capacity.
Motivation: Encouraging political commitment and public engagement at all levels. The framework sought to create a "culture of safety" where disaster risk reduction is seen not as an option but as an essential part of sustainable development.
By fostering these three elements through international cooperation, the HFA aimed to create a more resilient global community capable of effectively managing and reducing disaster risks.
