Department: Intergovernmental and Global Affairs
Department Head/Elected Official: Tammy Narvaez
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Policy
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to direct the Intergovernmental and Global Affairs Department, the Office of County Administration's Sustainability Division, and any other County related departments or offices to engage on and pursue the United Nation's Resilience Hub designation by working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), the City of Houston, and any other external stakeholder as required.
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Background and Discussion:
The Harris County region is seeking to become the first United Nations Resilience Hub designee within North America. This designation is for local governments across the world that have demonstrated good practices and innovative approaches in disaster risk reduction, resilience, and climate action. In line with FEMA's assessment, Harris County and the City of Houston have the capacity and caliber to be the nation's first Resilience Hub.
Expected Impact:
By securing this designation, the region will enhance international networks, access valuable resources, and strengthen local capacity to mitigate risks while fostering community resilience and sustainable development.
Alternative Options:
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Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
X Governance and Customer Service
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Precinct(s): Countywide
Fiscal and Personnel Summary
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