Introduction
Partnerships
in the context of WCDR can be described as specific commitments
and initiatives by a number of institutions at different levels
to contribute to, and reinforce the implementation of the disaster
risk reduction goals and targets, building on existing or new
partnerships in the field of disaster risk reduction. (See
A/CONF.206/PC(II)/9) The ISDR Secretariat will encourage
existing and potential new partnerships working in disaster management,
vulnerability and other related areas to register their initiatives
with the CSD, utilize the CSD partnerships database to share
information and participate in the CSD partnership activities.
Partners who
wish to launch a specific and new partnership in the field of
disaster risk reduction are encouraged to inform the ISDR Secretariat,
when they register such initiatives with the CSD Secretariat.
The ISDR Secretariat will, in turn, closely coordinate with the
CSD Secretariat in promotion, dissemination, support and follow-up
of new partnerships working in these areas.
Registration
in the CSD Partnership
In order to
facilitate the work of the ISDR Secretariat in fulfilling its
role as mentioned above, it is requested that partners wishing
to register the CSD Partnership ensure the following at the time
of registration:
- Be reminded
that registration is an ongoing process and there is no deadline.
- Go through
the criteria and guidelines for the CSD Partnership (Annex
I) before completing the CSD registration form.
- Fill out
the CSD Partnership Registration Form, which is available on
the CSD website at http://www.un.org/esa/sustdev/partnerships/partnerships_registration.htm.
- Mention “ – WCDR
follow up” in the column ‘Name of your partnership’ after
typing your own partnership name. This will facilitate the
identification of your specific partnership as the WCDR follow
up and implementation of the WCDR programme outcome. (Annex
II, sample registration form)
- When you
fill out the form, you are required to put “1” (primary
focus) and “2” as your focus/theme, in the table
of the CSD multi-year programme as your coverage. Please choose “Disaster
management and vulnerability” as a focus/theme either
by putting “1” or “2”. (Annex II, sample
registration form)
- Upon completion
of the form, do not forget to send it by e-mail to: beyondwssd@un.org AND
copy to isdr-wcdr@un.org.
Please contact
the ISDR Secretariat: isdr-wcdr@un.org,
should you have any questions.
Please see the registered partnerships in the CSD
database under the Disaster Management and Vulnerability
Annex
I
Criteria and
guidelines for partnerships in the context of the World Summit
on Sustainable Development (extracted from decisions at the eleventh
session of the Commission on Sustainable Development )
- Recalls
that the Johannesburg Plan of Implementation designated the
Commission on Sustainable Development to serve as the focal
point for discussion on partnerships that promote sustainable
development and reiterates that partnerships, as voluntary
multi-stakeholder initiatives, contribute to the implementation
of inter-governmental commitments in Agenda 21, the Programme
for the Further Implementation of Agenda and the Johannesburg
Plan of Implementation. They are a complement to, but not intended
to substitute for, these commitments.
- Stresses
that partnerships in the context of the WSSD process and its
follow up should be developed and implemented in accordance
with the following criteria and guidelines; in this regard,
taking note of the preliminary work undertaken on partnerships
during the preparatory process for WSSD, including the Bali
Guiding Principles, and General Assembly resolution A/RES/56/76:
(a) Partnerships
are voluntary initiatives undertaken by governments and
relevant stakeholders, e.g. major groups and institutional
stakeholders;
(b) Partnerships
should contribute to the implementation of Agenda 21, the
Programme for the Further Implementation of Agenda 21 and
the Johannesburg Plan of Implementation, and should not
divert from commitments contained in those agreements;
(c) Partnerships
are not intended to substitute commitments made by Governments
but to supplement the implementation of Agenda 21, the
Programme for the Further Implementation of Agenda 21 and
the Johannesburg Plan of Implementation;
(d) Partnerships
should have concrete value addition to the implementation
process and should be new - that is not merely reflect
existing arrangements;
(e) Partnerships
should bear in mind the economic, social and environmental
dimensions of sustainable development in their design and
implementation;
(f) Partnerships
should be based on predictable and sustained resources
for their implementation, include mobilising new resources
and, where relevant, result in transfer of technology to,
and capacity building in, developing countries;
(g) It
is desirable that partnerships have a sectoral and geographical
balance;
(h) Partnerships
should be designed and implemented in a transparent and
accountable manner. In this regard, they should exchange
relevant information with Governments and other relevant
stakeholders;
(i) Partnerships
should be publicly announced with the intention of sharing
the specific contribution that they make to the implementation
of Agenda 21, the Programme for the Further Implementation
of Agenda 21 and the Johannesburg Plan of Implementation;
(j) Partnerships
should be consistent with national laws, national strategies
for the implementation of Agenda 21, the Programme for
the Further Implementation of Agenda 21 and the Johannesburg
Plan of Implementation, as well as the priorities of countries
where their implementation takes place;
(k) The
leading partner of a partnership initiative should inform
the national focal point for sustainable development of
the involved country/countries about the initiation and
progress of the partnership, and all partners should bear
in mind the guidance provided by Governments; and
(l) The
involvement of international institutions and United Nations
funds, programmes and agencies in partnerships should conform
to the inter-governmentally agreed mandates and should
not lead to the diversion to partnerships of resources
otherwise allocated for their mandated programmes.
- Decides
that providing information and reporting by partnerships registered
with the Commission should be transparent, participatory and
credible taking into account the following elements:
(a) Registration
of partnerships should be voluntary and be based on written
reporting to the Commission, taking into account the provisions
above. Reporting by partnerships should focus on their
contribution to the implementation of goals, objectives
and targets of Agenda 21, the Programme for the Further
Implementation of Agenda 21 and the Johannesburg Plan of
Implementation;
(b) Partnerships
should submit a regular report, preferably at least on
a biennial basis;
(c) The
Secretariat is requested to make information available
on partnerships, including their reports, through a database
accessible to all interested parties, including through
the Commission website and other means;
(d) The
Secretariat is requested to produce a summary report containing
synthesized information on partnerships for consideration
by the Commission in accordance with its programme and
organization of work, noting the particular relevance of
such reports in the review year;
(e) The
Commission, during the review year, should discuss the
contribution of partnerships towards supporting implementation
of Agenda 21, the Programme for the Further Implementation
of Agenda 21 and the Johannesburg Plan of Implementation
with a view to sharing lessons learned and best practice,
to identifying and addressing problems, gaps and constraints,
and providing further guidance, including on reporting,
during the policy year as necessary.
- Calls for
activities aimed at strengthening partnerships in the context
of the WSSD process and its follow up and facilitating new
ones, including through initiatives such as partnerships fairs
and learning centres, mindful of the importance of sharing
information on existing activities particularly across the
United Nations system.
Annex II Sample
Form
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