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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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New Zealand: Emergency Management Act 2026 thumbnail
Policies and plans
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National policies and plans

The Emergency Management Act 2026 establishes New Zealand’s framework for hazard management, preparedness, emergency response, recovery, governance, planning, essential infrastructure, compliance, and compensation arrangements.

New Zealand - government
Lebanon Response Plan 2026 thumbnail
Policies and plans
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National policies and plans

The LRP 2026 aims to respond holistically to the multiple crises facing Lebanon including residual humanitarian needs in conflict affected areas and presents an appeal of $1.62 billion to support coordinated interventions across nine sectors.

Lebanon - government
United Nations - Headquarters
Nigeria: National Strategy for Disaster Risk Reduction (2025–2030)  thumbnail
Policies and plans
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National policies and plans

The National Strategy for Disaster Risk Reduction (2025–2030) and Short and Medium Term Action Plan provides a comprehensive, forward-looking framework to strengthen Nigeria’s resilience to disasters.

Nigeria - government
Kenya disaster risk financing strategy 2026 -2030 thumbnail
Policies and plans
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National policies and plans

This strategy aims to strengthen national and county governments’ financial capacity to manage disaster risks across the DRM continuum, protect vulnerable groups, safeguard development gains, build resilience, and maintain fiscal stability.

Kenya - government
Multi-hazard early warnings for all. Roadmap for Samoa thumbnail
Policies and plans
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National policies and plans

The Multi-Hazard Early Warnings for All (EW4All) Roadmap for Samoa 2026–2036 outlines Samoa’s strategy for strengthening its national early warning systems to better prepare for and respond to natural hazards and climate-related disasters.

Samoa - government
Nepal: National Anticipatory Action Framework 2026 thumbnail
Policies and plans
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National policies and plans

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

Nepal - government
Communication on integrated wildfire risk management  thumbnail
Policies and plans
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Regional policies and plans

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
Policies and plans
Policy type
National policies and plans

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)