Asia Pacific Resilient Recovery Dialogue

Building Back Better is an essential component of DRR and is explicitly recognized in the Sendai Framework as a priority for action. However, as emerged from the SFDRR Midterm Review “Build Back Better” principles have not been applied systematically and countries continue to face significant barriers to progress, including insufficient national capacities, limited engagement of diverse stakeholders, and a lack of financing. 

As we face the ongoing challenges posed by recent crises, the need to "Build Back Better" has never been more critical. This approach is not just about recovery—it's about ensuring a more resilient, sustainable, and equitable future for Asia and the Pacific. To achieve this, readiness for recovery must be at the forefront of our efforts. By proactively preparing for the future, we can address vulnerabilities, adapt to changing conditions, and create a foundation that not only withstands future shocks but thrives beyond them. Readiness for recovery is the key to building a stronger, more inclusive society that leaves no one behind.

Improving recovery readiness is essential for addressing the key challenges raised by the Midterm Review and to enable countries to effectively build back better. Enhancing recovery readiness can help ensure that the resources, capacities, policies, and plans necessary to recover and build back better are in place prior to a disaster event. It can help countries to responsibly shorten recovery timelines, build resilience, reduce disaster losses, and foster a more inclusive and equitable recovery.

The Asia-Pacific Resilient Recovery Dialogue aims to strengthen readiness for resilient recovery in the Asia-Pacific region and develop pathways to put the Build Back Better agenda and the Sendai Framework back on track. Speakers will share their experiences, challenges, and priorities for resilient recovery. The session discussions will consider actionable steps to operationalize recovery readiness in the region. The discussions will help refine and advance more inclusive and effective approaches to resilient recovery, while reflecting on the collective will and needs of the region.