Hyogo Framework for Action

The Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA) was a global blueprint adopted in 2005 to improve disaster risk reduction. It aimed to make communities more resilient to natural disasters like earthquakes, floods, and hurricanes. The framework emphasized the importance of understanding risks, enhancing preparedness, and building better infrastructure. Its goals included fostering strong governance, promoting public awareness, and encouraging collaboration among governments, organizations, and communities. The HFA laid the foundation for future initiatives, such as the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, and focused on reducing disaster impacts worldwide by 2015.