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Title Sustainable Relief and Reconstruction - Turning Discussions into Operational Reality Day / Time Tuesday, June 20th / 13:30 - 15:30 Room MR07 Event Description The objective of this event is to draw together partners of UN-HABITAT for an informal, provocative networking session concentrating on the operational aspects of the conceptual framework and guiding principles. The event will introduce good practices and lessons learned from the field, all within the context of reflecting and reviewing the precision of the conceptual Sustainable Relief and Reconstruction framework. This event hopes to further elaborate the SRR framework into the following outcomes: inputs received, both operational and normative, for the UN- HABITAT Policy on Human Settlements in Crisis; participants are committed to the Sustainable Relief and Reconstruction approach on normative as well as operational level; cohesion and framework developed on how and in what ways participants will implement the Sustainable Relief and Reconstruction guiding principles. Session Language English Speakers (information as provided by host organization) The dialogue moderator Wayne Caldwell, will lead the dialogue with experts on sustainable relief and reconstruction Scott Leckie, COHRE   Contact Need more information about this event? Please fill the contact form Related Documents (in English and / or French) Host Organization UN-HABITAT (Disaster Management Programme) Host Organization Description As a lead agency in human settlements issues within UN, UN-HABITAT promotes inclusion, participation and sustainability in the context of human settlements. These overarching issues are also reflected in the work of the Disaster Management Programme, supporting sustainable, pro-poor, and people-centred solutions to crisis. The cornerstone of our approach is to integrate emergency and rehabilitation efforts into long-term development strategies and to introduce the principles of sustainability from the earliest stages of recovery in human settlements. Rather than rebuilding the status-quo, we strive to build back more inclusive, more disaster-resilient, and more vibrant cities. Post-crisis situations offer a unique opportunity to rethink past practices, improve the sustainability of human settlements development and prepare communities to prevent against threats and risks. It entails more than rebuilding houses -it involves security of land tenure, livelihoods restoration, improving local governance, and disaster mitigation. Our strength lies in hand-on experiences to develop understanding and credibility, and a clear exit strategy for promoting sustainability and self-reliance. Website (Organizer and partners) www.unhabitat.org/rdmu www.unisdr.org www.ifrc.org www.huairou.org www.cohre.org www.fcm.ca

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