“Status of Science, Innovation, and Technology from the African Region in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) ” - The Current State, challenges and Opportunities for Science and Technology in DRR

PowerPoint Presentation “Status of Science, Innovation, and Technology from the African Region in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) ” The Current State, challenges and Opportunities for Science and Technology in DRR 02 – 03 October 2023 Tunis - Tunisia Background This presentation aims to : Discuss progress made, innovations driving change, and the road ahead in integrating science, innovation, and te. [...] IMPORTANCE OF SCIENCE, INNOVATION, AND TECHNOLOGY IN DRR EARLY WARNING RISK ASSESSMENT RESILIENCE DATA COLLECTION SYSTEMS AND MAPPING BUILDING AND ANALYSIS Mitigate the Assess each risk Minimise the • Knowledge risk produced and its causes and potential impact generation for by disasters. [...] Presenter Presentation Notes The AU in implementing the AU 2063 AGENDA via the Africa science technical & research commission (AUSTRC) developed the STISA Current Status of Science, Innovation, and Technology Initiatives Creation of the Africa science and technology advisory board on DRR (AfSTAG) and the Africa youth Advisory board on DRR (AYAB). [...] Science-based approaches and tools in DRR Seismology and earthquake monitoring in Africa Research in this area is inadequate due to limited expertise in the area, availability of data and infrastructure. [...] Policy and Governance: The absence of robust policies and coordination mechanisms may hinder the integration of innovation and technology into national and regional DRR strategies.