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Workshop on

Risks and Impacts from Extreme Events in ASEAN Countries on

Flood

Workshop on

Risks and Impacts from Extreme Events in ASEAN Countries on

Flood

1010th th Meeting of the ASEAN Working Group Water Meeting of the ASEAN Working Group Water Resources Management (AWGWRM)Resources Management (AWGWRM)

Manila, 5 -6 July 2010

1010th th Meeting of the ASEAN Working Group Water Meeting of the ASEAN Working Group Water Resources Management (AWGWRM)Resources Management (AWGWRM)

Manila, 5 -6 July 2010

Mr. Leonarda Ibnu said

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BackgroundBackground

The Project Proposal was endorsed by:The Project Proposal was endorsed by:

1818thth Meeting of the ASEAN Senior Officials on the Meeting of the ASEAN Senior Officials on the Environment (ASOEN), on 6-8 August 2007, in Environment (ASOEN), on 6-8 August 2007, in Boracay, PhilippinesBoracay, Philippines

Ad-referendum approval by the ASEAN Working Ad-referendum approval by the ASEAN Working Group on Water Resources Management Group on Water Resources Management (AWGWRM) on 3 August 2007(AWGWRM) on 3 August 2007

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ObjectivesObjectives

to assessto assess the management of flood existing in the management of flood existing in AMS to learn how well each country could cope with AMS to learn how well each country could cope with the situations, the situations,

to identify to identify what are needed to improve the what are needed to improve the current situation of flood management in AMS current situation of flood management in AMS individually and holistically. Needs for modern individually and holistically. Needs for modern technology, international experience and expertise, technology, international experience and expertise, and financial assistance from global community are and financial assistance from global community are expected to be identify too.expected to be identify too.

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Expected OutcomesExpected Outcomes

► It is expected that at the end of the Workshop the following are identified/developed:

1.a list of gaps on current flood management in AMS2.a list of needs for technical and financial assistance from

global community, in particular the needs for capacity building for people living in high risk area.

3.a list of recommendation on how to improve the current flood management

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The WorkshopThe Workshop

Co-organised by the Ministry of Public Works Indonesia, the ASEAN Secretariat and the ASEAN-US Technical Assistance and Training Facility (TATF) on 9 – 10 June 2010 in Bali, Indonesia

Co-funded by the ASEAN-US TATF and the Japan-ASEAN Integration Fund (JAIF)

Participated by over 50 participants :►Representatives from water related agencies of ASEAN Member

States, except Brunei Darussalam and Malaysia ►Steering Committee of the Global Water Partnership Southeast

Asia (GWP SEA)►Representatives from the Government of Japan, the ASEAN

Secretariat, the Mekong River Commission (MRC), JICA and ASEAN-US TATF

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Methodology and structure :Methodology and structure :

The WorkshopThe Workshop

Identify Gaps between current conditions and

desired future conditions

Assign priority to the Gaps

Develop Action Plans for the highest Priority Gaps

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The OutcomesThe Outcomes

TEAM A1. Need for increased knowledge base about flood

management / lack of knowledge sharing on best practices

2. Need for more comprehensive flood hazard and risk maps that are based not only on topographic and land use but also on computations with rainfall runoff and inundation models (depth, duration and frequency)

3. More emphasis on non-structural mitigation measures in flood prone-areas where structural measures are lacking or infeasible

Day 1 - Identification of GAPS on current flood management

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TEAM B1. Not enough budget allocation and attention given

to water related disaster management 2. Lack of long-term funding available and action

plans for Flood Management 3. (How to ensure/ demonstrate) value creation (for

engaging in flood management), for examples: Improved water ways that attract business and provide recreational/ leisure opportunities

The OutcomesThe OutcomesDay 1 - Identification of GAPS on current flood

management

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TEAM CTEAM C1.1. Need for (better) early warning systems and forecasting Need for (better) early warning systems and forecasting

methods for flash flood and landslidesmethods for flash flood and landslides2.2. Technical support needed to set up and operate Technical support needed to set up and operate

forecasting systemsforecasting systems3.3. Numerous communication gaps and stakeholders’ Numerous communication gaps and stakeholders’

involvement (TV, newspapers, etc), on all aspects of involvement (TV, newspapers, etc), on all aspects of flood management, such as: flood management, such as: the importance of flood management; the importance of flood management; need for planning – including land-use planning and need for planning – including land-use planning and

adaptation; adaptation; ensuring community and stakeholder involvement; ensuring community and stakeholder involvement; value creation success stories; value creation success stories; need for balanced information since misinformation and need for balanced information since misinformation and

conflicting information is an issueconflicting information is an issue

The OutcomesThe OutcomesDay 1 - Identification of GAPS on current flood

management

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GAP 1GAP 1Lack of Lack of budget allocation and attention budget allocation and attention given given to water related disaster to water related disaster

management management

Proposed Solutions Regional

National

1. Develop a regional plan to present to governments and donors

X

2. Need a body to consolidate information from all stakeholders to present information to decision makers/ budget people

X

3. Establish national flood control committees to administer a flood control and mitigation food

X

4. Develop programs to get information to stakeholders who can influence decision makers

(primary national, but possibly some local and

some regional (e.g. water ministers’ meetings)

5. Develop innovative funding mechanisms by:

a. Combining flood management uses with another use that has a revenue stream, e.g. toll roads

X

b. Public/private partnerships – Create an economic benefit that justifies investment from private sector

X

The OutcomesThe OutcomesDay 2 – Recommendation of Priority Areas and Proposed Solutions

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GAP 2Knowledge sharing of best practices, and need for comprehensive

flood hazard and risk maps based not only on topographic and land use but also showing computations with rainfall runoff and inundation models (depth, duration and frequency).

PROPOSED SOLUTIONSTargeted capacity building and skills training at regional and national level combined with activities to promote regional sharing of national experience.

Action Steps Regional

National

1. Seminars and sharing of case studies X X

2. Building case studies, training (such as on land-use, hydrology models, GIS) and application of regional training outputs

X

3. Enhancement of Flood Management:

• Exchange of experience and knowledge for Flood Management

X

• Improvement of Information System for Flood Management

X X

4. Joint the ‘HELP DESK’ initiative (developed by WMO) X

Day 2 – Recommendation of Priority Areas and Proposed Solutions

The Outcomes

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GAP 3Improved early warning systems and forecasting methods for flash

flood and landslides (see related Gap 4)

PROPOSED SOLUTIONS:Training on early Warning System and Public Information Campaigns

Action Steps Regional

National

1. Assessment of gaps/barriers on early warning system and forecasting among AMS

X X

2. Preparation of Action Plan X X

3. Training on Software/Hardware

4. Information Sharing• Research study exchanges (river basins study, compilation of

success stories)X X

• Technology exchange X X

5. Media & Communication Campaign X

Day 2 – Recommendation of Priority Areas and Proposed Solutions

The Outcomes

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GAP 4Technology support to set up and operate forecasting systems

PROPOSED SOLUTIONS:Access financial support and political will

Action Steps Regional

National

Skills training on technical purchases and installation, data collection

X X

Day 2 – Recommendation of Priority Areas and Proposed Solutions

The Outcomes

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GAP 5Balanced information and media (to promote stakeholder ownership and

involvement and improved flood management and adaptation planning

PROPOSED SOLUTIONS:Comprehensive media Communication Plan

Action Steps Regional

National

1. Media Plan Development X X

2. Multi sectoral engagement X X

3. Participatory Planning X

4. Training on Role of Media X X

5. Training for Media X X

6. Set up Media Information/ communication Centre X X

Day 2 – Recommendation of Priority Areas and Proposed Solutions

The Outcomes

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1. Explore regional funding for AMS to develop national flood response and preparedness plans aligned with a regional flood response plan

2. Encourage the development of ASEAN regional and national flood control committees

3. Develop a report on innovative sources of funding for flood control in ASEAN such as combining flood control activities with revenue-generating activities

• The recommendations were formulated by the Consultant, based on the outputs from the Groups.

• The recommendations has not yet been reviewed by the Workshop’s participants

RecommendationsRecommendations

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RecommendationsRecommendations

4. Operationalise and staff the proposed ASEAN Help Desk for greater exchange of information

5. Develop and conduct ASEAN regional training courses to develop capacity of water ministry staff in ASEAN countries. Topics could include: Land use planning, Hydrologic modeling, GIS systems, Setting up/maintaining remote monitoring systems, Purchasing/utilising early warning systems, Public information/media relations, Stakeholder engagement/participatory planning

6. Create a pool of technical advisors that can provide direct support to ASEAN Member States in implementing programs related to the above topics.

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for AWGWRM considerationfor AWGWRM consideration

The AWGWRM may wish to comment the recommendations formulated by the Consultant

The AWGWRM may wish to identify follow up actions to be implemented

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►Thank youThank you

Mr. Leonarda Ibnu saidMr. Leonarda Ibnu said

1010thth AWGWRM, 5 – 6 July 2010, Manila, Philippines AWGWRM, 5 – 6 July 2010, Manila, Philippines