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The institutional structures and processes that drive decision-making and management of DRR programs at regional, national and local level. This theme also includes institutions, legislations, policies and coordination mechanisms such as regional and national platforms.

UN Member States are exploring a legally binding instrument to better protect people before, during, and after disasters.

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Vertical integration: Bridging national and local climate adaptation in Indonesia, Brazil and India

This working paper examines how the vertical integration of climate change adaptation can be strengthened, using Indonesia, Brazil and India as comparative case studies.

World Resources Institute
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Avalanche risk governance in Türkiye (2000–2025): institutional fragmentation, international models, and policy options

This article conducts a structured institutional and policy analysis, combining a focused review of Türkiye’s disaster governance architecture and legal framework.

Humanities and Social Sciences Communications (Nature)
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Kyrgyz Republic crisis preparedness gap analysis: technical report

This technical report presents the findings of the Crisis Preparedness Gap Analysis (CPGA) conducted in the Kyrgyz Republic.

World Bank, the
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Climate adaptation, governance gaps and the future of Europe’s coastal fisheries

Paul Müller from the Climate Service Center Germany (GERICS) explores climate adaptation, governance challenges, and the future of coastal fisheries in Europe

Open Access Government
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Documents and publications
Republic of the Marshall Islands disaster management reference handbook (2026)

This handbook provides a disaster management (DM) profile of the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) as a resource for civilian and military personnel.

Center for Excellence in Disaster Management & Humanitarian Assistance (CFE-DMHA)
Avalanche in the Himalayas
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Türkiye is establishing its own avalanche monitoring and prevention system

Turkey, particularly its northern, northeastern, and eastern regions, possesses mountainous areas with topographic and meteorological conditions suitable for avalanche formation

Ministry of Interior, Disaster and Emergency Management Authority
Green finance focuses on climate-conscious investments, driving sustainable economic development while balancing business growth with environmental responsibility.
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Dr Neekhil Bhowoniah
Climate finance integrity is the next frontier in disaster preparedness
Climate finance integrity ensures that funding reaches frontline disaster preparedness efforts. Using Mauritius as a case study, this post highlights how centralised financial bottlenecks stall local infrastructure delivery, leaving communities exposed.
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‘A sad inevitability’: after decades of climate warnings, why is Europe so unprepared for rising heat?

Heatwaves still bring large parts of Europe to their knees.

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