IDDRR 2022 ceremony in Mozambique

The United Nations General Assembly has designated 13 October as the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) to promote a global culture of disaster risk reduction. The 2022 edition takes place during the Midterm Review of the Sendai Framework, which will conclude at a High-level Meeting of the General Assembly in May 2023 with a political declaration.

In 2022, the International Day will focus on Target G of the Sendai Framework: “Substantially increase the availability of and access to multi-hazard early warning systems and disaster risk information and assessments to people by 2030.”

Mozambique is receiving Mami Mizutori, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction, UNDRR for the events connected to the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2022.

The ceremony for the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2022 in Mozambique on 13 October constitute of the following:

Opening ceremony

• Mami Mizutori, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction. United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
• H.E. Amb. Josefa L.C. Sacko, Commissioner, Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment African Union (AU)
• H.E. Verónica Nataniel Macamo Dlhovo, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Republic of Mozambique (introduces the President)
• H.E. Filipe Nyusi the President of the Republic of Mozambique and the Africa Champion of Disaster Risk Management
   

High-level panel 1

A moderated discussion on Early warning systems for all: Target G of the Sendai Framework and the Programme of Action for its implementation in Africa.
Panellists include:

• Luisa Celma Caetano Meque, President of the National Institute for Disaster Risk Management and Reduction (INGD), Republic of Mozambique
• Mam Mizutori, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction, United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
• Jagan Chapagain, Secretary General of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
• Moderator: Dr Ibrahima Cheikh Diong, UN Assistant-Secretary General and Director-General of the African Risk Capacity Group (ARC)
   

High-level panel 2

A moderated discussion on the COVID-19 Recovery Framework for Africa.
Panellists include:

• Ilesh Jani, Direct General, National Institute of Health (INS)
• WHO Mozambique Representative
• Moortaza Jiwanji, UNDP Africa
• Ana Cristina Manuel, INGD, Director CENOE
• Moderator: UNDP Resident Representative for Mozambique
   

High-level statements

• H.E. Ambassador, EU Delegation to the African Union
• H.E Ambassador of Sweden to the African Union
• Italian Permanent Representative to the African Union
• Prof. Petteri Taalas, Secretary General, World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
• Ms. Ahunna Ezikonwa, UNDP’s Assistant Regional Administrator and Regional Director for Africa