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Antique building view at Dambrovita river in Old Town Bucharest city, Romania.
Romania is a flood prone country. The overall annual expected damage due to flooding in Romania is EUR 1.7 billion affecting an average of 150.000 citizens every year.
World Bank, the
Man walking barefoot in a flooded street in Wilsele, Vlaams-Brabant, Belgium (2021)
Flood risks affect almost 2 billion people worldwide. Climate change and unplanned urbanization will further increase these risks.
World Bank, the
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2021
The study explores the seismic risk assessment of lifelines from Bucharest, Romania. Lifelines, which include gas, electricity, sewage and water networks, are a critical elements for emergency management, as well as the post-earthquake recovery.
International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction (Elsevier)

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Governance

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Sendai Focal PointGeneral Inspectorate for Emergency Situations

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Romania National Platform
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National policies and plans

2013

The national climate change strategy 2013-2020 addresses two distinct parts:

  • The reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in order to achieve the national targets, and adaptation to the effects of climate change, taking into account the European Union 's
Romania - government

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2015
The preparation of this National Progress Report has been undertaken within the framework of the 2013-15 HFA Monitoring and Progress Review process, facilitated by UNISDR and the ISDR partnership.
General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations
2013
The preparation of this National Progress Report has been undertaken within the framework of the biennial 2011-13 HFA Monitoring and Progress Review process, facilitated by UNISDR and the ISDR partnership.
General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations