The Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA) (2005–2015) was the world’s first comprehensive international framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), adopted at the World Conference on Disaster Reduction held in Kobe, Hyogo, Japan in 2005. Developed under the United Nations and managed by UNISDR (now UNDRR), it aimed to significantly reduce disaster-related losses by integrating disaster risk reduction into sustainable development, strengthening institutional resilience, and enhancing disaster preparedness. The framework was introduced in response to the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami and the increasing frequency of climate-related disasters.
This article provides a comprehensive overview of the Hyogo Framework for Action (2005–2015), covering its background, objectives, strategic goals, five priority areas for action, limitations, comparison with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015–2030), India’s disaster management initiatives, theoretical perspectives, and global significance. Whether you are preparing for UPSC, State PCS, UGC-NET Political Science, Disaster Management, Geography, Environment, Public Administration, or Competitive Examinations, this guide offers a clear, engaging, and exam-oriented understanding of one of the most influential global disaster risk reduction frameworks.
Author: Darshita Neeraj
Senior Researcher,
Mudita Learning and Knowledge Private Limited
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Date of post: 05.08.2026
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