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Management of Risks from Natural Hazards An opportunity for Switzerland!
First name, last name, member of PLANATEvent, location, date
Slide2As a society, we are competent in dealing with risks – we manage risks from natural hazards in a conscious and forward-looking manner.
Slide3As a society, we are competent in dealing with risks – we manage risks from natural hazards in a conscious and forward-looking manner.
Slide4Slide5Measures
and priorities
Risk management is an ongoing endeavour that requires resources and prioritising
Principles
Switzerland addresses natural hazards with a risk-oriented approach
Objectives
Switzerland provides adequate security against natural hazards
Introduction
U
tili
z
ation
and interconnectedness of the
living and economic environment
are increasing;
solidarity
and
resources
are
limited
Slide6Our risk landscape
Source: BABS ‘Disasters and Emergencies in Switzerland 2015
’
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Slide7Single
events result in major damage
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Total annual damage (CHF
bn
)
Source: WSL, mod. PLANAT
Slide8Settlement developments are expanding
1864
1970
2012
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Slide9The population and settlement area are growing
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Source:Federal
Statistical Office
Slide10The importance of infrastructure is increasing
Main commuter flows between municipalities, 1990
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Source:
FSO – Federal Census
Number of commuters for work
(total for both directions)
Number of rail commuters
to the municipalities
Slide11The importance of infrastructure is increasing
Main commuter flows between municipalities, 2014
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Source:
FSO – Federal Census
Number of commuters for work
(total for both directions)
Number of rail commuters
to the municipalities
Slide12The importance of infrastructure
Flow
of goods traffic by road
(tonnes per year)
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Source:
Federal Statistical Office, 2015
Slide13The importance of infrastructure
Flow
of goods traffic by rail
(tonnes per year)
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Source:
Federal Statistical Office, 2015
Slide14Solidarity
300,000
buildings in Switzerland
are located in areas at risk of flooding; this equates to 13% of all buildings
4 out of 5
Swiss municipalities have been affected by flooding in the past 40 years
1 out of 7
Every seventh person
in Switzerland lives in a
building at risk of flooding
Source: www.hochwasserrisiko.ch
Slide15The climate is changing
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Average annual temperature compared to the 1961-1990 mean
Slide16Who is PLANAT?
1997
Founded
by the
Federal Council as
an extra-parliamentary
commission
PLANAT
National
Pla
tform
for
Nat
ural Hazards
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members from
various institutions
and areas relating
to natural hazards
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Slide17PLANAT's mandate from the Federal Council
Strategic
tasks
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Raising awareness
Coordination
Slide18PLANAT's strategic tasks
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Protection against
Natural Hazards
2004
strategy
Integrated risk management for natural hazards
Management of Risks
from Natural Hazards
2018 strategy
A society that is competent in dealing
with risks
Slide19Security Level
for Natural Hazards
Recommendations
and materials
Recommended level of security for the management
of natural hazards
PLANAT's strategic tasks
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Slide20Security Level
for Natural Hazards
Recommendations
and materials
Recommended level of security for the management
of natural hazards
PLANAT’s current strategic documents
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Management of Risks
from Natural Hazards
2018 strategy
A society that is competent in dealing
with risks
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Slide22Measures
and priorities
Risk management is an ongoing endeavour that requires resources and prioritising
Principles
Switzerland addresses natural hazards with a risk-oriented approach
Objectives
Switzerland provides adequate security against natural hazards
Introduction
Utili
z
ation
and interconnectedness of the living and economic environment
are increasing;
solidarity
and
resources
are
limited
Slide23being
able to adaptWe achieve adequate securityby…
being resistant
being able to recover
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Slide24Resistance
We strengthen our resistance by …
Avoiding
hazards
Providing
redundancies
where necessary
Providing
adequate protection
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Being resistant means reducing damage from hazardous natural events to a tolerable level.
Slide25Ability
to recoverWe strengthen our ability to recoverby …
Offering mutual
assistance
Providing adequate
resources
Preparing ourselves
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Ability to recover means the rapid regaining of functional capacity for society and the economy after natural events.
Slide26Ability
to adaptWe strengthen our ability to adapt
by …
Identifying and
reacting to
changes
Imparting
knowledge
Creating and deepening
knowledge
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Ability to adapt means that society and the economy can prepare for changes in conditions in a timely manner.
Slide27Slide28Measures
and priorities
Risk management is an ongoing endeavour that requires resources and prioritising
Objectives
Switzerland provides adequate security against natural hazards
Introduction
Utilization and interconnectedness of the
living and economic environment are increasing;
solidarity and resources
are limited
Principles
Switzerland addresses natural hazards with a risk-oriented approach
Slide29The management of natural hazards follows proven principles
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Risks from natural hazards are known to all stakeholders
Decision-making takes into consideration the risks from natural hazards
Ongoing risk dialogue is a prerequisite
for enduring cooperation
Switzerland practices a comprehensive risk culture
Slide30The management of natural hazards follows standard principles
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Uniform
approach
Consideration
of uncertainties
Risk assessment and evaluation
Weighing of interests and setting priorities
Consideration of conditions
Deployment of available
courses of action
Integrated risk management
involves everyone
Slide31The management of natural hazards follows standard principles
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Planners and engineers
Policymakers
Public
authorities, organisations,
and emergency services
The insurance sector
Society
Individuals
and businesses
Professional associations
The research community
and education and training institutions
Risks from natural hazards are managed in a spirit of solidarity
Slide32The management of natural hazards follows standard principles
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Gear education
and training
towards practical
needs
Prepare knowledge for practical applications
Provide sound scientific principles
Develop an
understanding
of risk management
Build up knowledge in an interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary way
Identify knowledge gaps
Coordinate the
raising of awareness among the population
Knowledge of natural hazards and risks is up-to-date and accessible
Slide33Efficient action means achieving the optimum
Effective action means
setting risk-oriented priorities
Risk management
takes into account
all aspects of sustainability
The management of natural hazards follows standard principles
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Slide34The management of natural hazards follows standard principles
Switzerland practices a comprehensive risk culture
Integrated risk management
involves everyone
Knowledge of natural hazards and risks is up-to-date and accessible
Risks from natural hazards are managed in a spirit of solidarity
Risk management
takes into account
all aspects
of sustainability
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Slide35Slide36Measures
and priorities
Risk management is an ongoing endeavour that requires resources and prioritising
Principles
Switzerland addresses natural hazards with a risk-oriented approach
Objectives
Switzerland provides adequate security against natural hazards
Introduction
Utilization and interconnectedness of the
living and economic environment are increasing;
solidarity and resources
are limited
Slide37Report on natural hazards: strategic
measures
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95 measures
6 action areas
Slide38Hazard and risk
basics
Report on natural hazards: strategic measures
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Preparedness
Intervention and recovery
Risk communication, education, and research
Planning and cooperation
Changes to legislation
Slide39From PLANAT’s perspective, the following priorities need to be set …
Foster solidarity
Avoid unacceptable additional risks
Implement comparable processes for dealing with risk
Implement
IRM
at all levels
Enhance and exchange knowledge
Create awareness of responsibility
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Clarify responsibilities
Slide40…
The report “Management of Natural Hazards in Switzerland” sets out the necessary measures
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Slide41Management of Risks from Natural Hazards
An opportunity for Switzerland!
We recover rapidly,
learn from events,
and identify future problems
We secure our living and economic environment for the long term
A society that is competent in managing risks gives the economy a competitive edge
Competency in managing
natural hazards is an
export commodity
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Slide42Management of Risks from Natural Hazards
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Fortune favours the prepared mind. "Louis Pasteur
Slide44Contact
National Platform for Natural Hazardsc/o Federal Office for the Environment FOEN3003 BernDownload strategy: www.planat.ch/strategie2018/
First name Last name
Member of PLANAT
e-mail
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Helen Gosteli
Head of PLANAT Secretariat
helen.gosteli@bafu.admin.ch
T +41 58 464 17 81
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