Differences between the Sendai Framework and Hyogo Framework for Action



Published on 01 Feb 2025

Aspect

Sendai Framework

Hyogo Framework for Action

Timeframe

2015-2030

2005-2015

Focus

Integrates disaster risk reduction with climate change adaptation, sustainable development, and resilience-building.

Primarily focused on disaster risk reduction.

Implementation Approach

Aims for a broader and more comprehensive approach to disaster risk reduction, integrating it into various sectors and policies.

Primarily centred on achieving specific outcome-oriented goals

Alignment with Sustainable Development

Aligns with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, recognizing the interlinkages between disaster risk reduction and sustainable development goals.

Not explicitly linked with the Sustainable Development Goals.

Inclusivity

Emphasizes the involvement of diverse stakeholders, including governments, local communities, private sector, academia, and civil society, in the disaster risk reduction process.

Focused on building national-level capacity and involving governments and relevant stakeholders.

Indicators for Monitoring Progress

Introduces a set of global indicators to monitor progress in disaster risk reduction, providing a standardized and measurable framework for assessing outcomes.

Less emphasis on standardized global indicators for monitoring progress.

Regional and International Collaboration

Encourages regional and international cooperation to share experiences, best practices, and resources for disaster risk reduction.

Acknowledged regional cooperation but not as pronounced as in the Sendai Framework.

Tags:
Disaster Management

Keywords:
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Syllabus:
General Studies Paper 3

Topics:
Disaster and Disaster Management