1. The Hyogo Framework for Action 2005-2015 (HFA) - Building the Resilience of Nations and Communities to Disasters, is the inspiration for knowledge, practice, implementation, experience and the science for disaster risk reduction. As we head toward the end of the current HFA, it is important to outline an approach and shape the discussions on a continuation to be considered at the World Conference on Disaster Reduction in 2015. 2. The paper ‘Towards a Post-2015 Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction’ provides background information (Section A); an outline of trends, progress and challenges (Section B); and, a discussion on what form of a post-2015 framework (Section C). The paper also outlines a consultation process, timeline (Section D), and maps out main events to 2015 (see Timeline).
