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‘We are not considered citizens, and we are given none of the rights or freedoms of other ethnic minorities.’
The New Humanitarian
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2023
This research takes stock of the status of the integration of gender and social equality and human rights–based approaches in disaster preparedness and response, in six countries in Asia: Cambodia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines and Sri Lanka.
Stockholm Environment Institute
Mt. Manaslu in Himalayas, Nepal.
Exceeding a 1.5C rise in global temperature imperils already vulnerable Hindu Kush Himalayan region, experts say after IPCC synthesis report, as UN chief demands more from G20 countries
The Third Pole

DRR Community in Myanmar

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Organizations

Governance

Sendai Framework Focal Point

Sendai Focal Point: Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement

National Platform

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National policies and plans

2019

When an earthquake impacts Myanmar, this plan seeks to minimize damage to property, reduce injury and lives lost, and establish normality in the lives of those affected in a timely manner.

The plan aims to practice the preparedness measures and

Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement Myanmar - government United Nations Development Programme - Myanmar
2017

The Myanmar Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan (MCCSAP) is based on the theory of change model, outlining its vision of a climate-resilient, inclusive nation that can address climate risks and harness the benefits of low-carbon development. To

Myanmar - government
2017

This plan seeks to achieve climate-resilient productivity and promote climate-smart responses to support food security and livelihood strategies in Myanmar. To accomplish this, the plan establishes that Myanmar must: 

  • - Integrate climate change into
Myanmar - government

Risk and governance profile(s)

2020
The disaster risk reduction (DRR) status report provides a snapshot of the state of DRR in Myanmar under the four priorities of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030.
Asian Disaster Preparedness Center United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
Cover of Disaster Risk Reduction in Myanmar Status Report 2020
2020
The disaster risk reduction (DRR) status report provides a snapshot of the state of DRR in Myanmar under the four priorities of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Asia and Pacific Asian Disaster Preparedness Center