Policies and Plans

Governance of risk plays a central role in managing disaster risk. Disaster risk reduction (DRR) strategies, in particular, are crucial for coordinating DRR implementation at both the national and local levels. They serve as the cornerstone for effective disaster risk governance and risk-informed development.

National and local strategies set implementation milestones, establish key roles and responsibilities, and identify technical and financial resources. At the same time, the existence of regional/sub-regional strategies and/or legally binding frameworks for disaster risk reduction acts as a significant incentive for the development of DRR strategies at national level.

This page displays regional and national policies and plans on disaster risk, climate adaptation and resilience.

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Policies and plans

11 November 2023

Strategy on climate foreign policy of the government of the Federal Republic of Germany

The German Government are aligning their structures and instruments so as to contribute to implementing the global transition to a climate-neutral future in a socially just and economically successful way.

Policies and plans

2 November 2023

Pakistan: National adaptation plan 2023

The Pakistan National Adaptation Plan (NAP) envisions a climate-resilient Pakistan collaborating to pursue prosperity, promote personal and national wellbeing, and protect their ecosystems through inclusive sustainable approaches.

Policies and plans

20 October 2023

Asia Pacific health security action framework

The Framework identifies six interconnected and multisectoral domains of a health security system, based on the shared experiences and lessons of responding to public health emergencies in the Asia Pacific region over the past two decades.

Policies and plans

5 September 2023

A roadmap for African resilience

This roadmap has been designed through a participatory process to enhance coordination in addressing and managing transboundary climate risks in Africa.

Policies and plans

11 August 2023

Carta de Belém

The Belém Charter, available both in Portuguese and Spanish, creates a permanent forum between the region's mayors, within the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organisation (ACTO), and includes the objective of "making resilient and sustainable cities".

Policies and plans

11 August 2023

Government of Canada Adaptation Action Plan

The Government of Canada Adaptation Action Plan (GOCAAP) is the policy and program framework that shows how the Government of Canada contributes to achieving the goals, objectives, and targets laid out in the National Adaptation Strategy (NAS).

Policies and plans

2 August 2023

Guidelines on Member States' adaptation strategies and plans

The guidelines represent a powerful tool for national administrations to make climate adaptation a top political priority.

Policies and plans

3 July 2023

Canada’s National Adaptation Strategy: Building Resilient Communities and a Strong Economy

This Strategy is the product of two years of engagement with provinces and territories, Indigenous partners, key experts, stakeholders and partners across Canada.