Mongolia Takes Steps to Improve Disaster Risk Management, But Challenges Remain
The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) Regional Office for Asia and Pacific has released a report highlighting Mongolia’s progress in disaster risk reduction under the Sendai Framework’s four priorities. The report provides an overview of the country’s achievements as well as challenges it faces in creating coherence among global frameworks at the national level.
Governance Challenges
The report identifies several key areas where Mongolia needs to strengthen its disaster risk management governance, including:
- Improved coordination among government institutions and stakeholders at national, sub-national, and local levels
- More effective communication and public awareness campaigns to educate citizens on disaster risks and preparedness measures
Despite these challenges, Mongolia has made significant progress in recent years, particularly in terms of developing its national disaster risk reduction strategy and strengthening its emergency response capacity.
Progress Made
Mongolia has:
- Developed a national disaster risk reduction strategy
- Strengthened its emergency response capacity
- Established early warning systems for natural disasters such as floods, droughts, and earthquakes
- Created emergency response plans for various types of natural disasters
However, the report warns that Mongolia still faces significant challenges in implementing its disaster risk reduction efforts, including:
- Limited resources
- Inadequate infrastructure
- Lack of public awareness about disaster risks
Recommendations
To address these challenges, the government and other stakeholders must work together to integrate disaster risk management into all levels of governance. The report provides practical recommendations for strengthening Mongolia’s disaster risk management governance.
Conclusion
The UNDRR report is a valuable resource for policymakers, practitioners, and other stakeholders working to reduce disaster risks and build resilience in Mongolia. It offers a snapshot of the country’s progress in disaster risk reduction and provides actionable advice for improving disaster risk management governance.