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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.

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    Nepal: National Anticipatory Action Framework 2026 thumbnail
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    The National Anticipatory Action Framework provides the foundation for scaling up anticipatory action across Nepal.

    Nepal - government
    Communication on integrated wildfire risk management  thumbnail
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    The European Commission’s Communication on integrated wildfire risk management sets out a comprehensive framework to address wildfire risk through a coordinated, multi-level approach aligned with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction.

    European Commission
    Pakistan-NDMA Summer Contingency Plan 2026 thumbnail
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    The scope of the “NDMA Summer Hazards Contingency Plan 2026” encompasses a comprehensive framework for preparedness, anticipatory actions, response coordination and early recovery measures against a wide spectrum of summer-related hazards across Pakistan.

    National Disaster Management Authority (Pakistan)
    Pakistan National Disaster Response Plan (NDRP) 2026 thumbnail
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    The National Disaster Response Plan (NDRP) 2026 establishes a comprehensive operational framework designed to navigate Pakistan’s evolving hazard landscape within an increasingly complex, climate-vulnerable future.

    National Disaster Management Authority (Pakistan)
    Pakistan: National Disaster Risk Reduction Strategy (NDRRS) 2025–2030 thumbnail
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    The National Disaster Risk Reduction Strategy 2025–2030 serves as Pakistan's primary strategic roadmap for transitioning from a reactive, response-centric model to a proactive, risk-informed governance framework.

    National Disaster Management Authority (Pakistan)
    Pacific regional framework on climate mobility implementation plan 2025-2030 thumbnail
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    The Pacific Regional Framework on Climate Mobility (PRFCM) serves as a guide for Pacific Islands Forum (Forum) governments, communities, non-state actors and partners in ensuring rights-based and people-centred movement in the context of climate change.

    The Pacific Island Forum
    The Papua New Guinea National Disaster Risk Reduction Framework (2017–2030) thumbnail
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    The Papua New Guinea National Disaster Risk Reduction Framework (2017–2030) outlines the country’s long-term strategy to reduce disaster risk and strengthen resilience.

    Papua New Guinea - government
    Rwanda national disaster risk reduction and management policy thumbnail
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    The Rwanda National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Policy (2023) sets out a national framework to reduce disaster risks and strengthen resilience.

    Rwanda - government