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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.

This page displays regional, national and local policy documents and declarations on disaster risk, climate adaptation and resilience:

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    Botswana: National adaptation plan framework for 2020

    The purpose of the National Adaptation Plan Framework for Botswana 2020 (NAP Framework) is to give direction and guidance to the development, implementation, and monitoring of the country’s NAP process.

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    Botswana: National drought plan

    The goal of this National Drought Plan (NDP) is to promote a proactive approach will result in increased resilience systems, adaptation and wellbeing of communities across Botswana.

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    Botswana: National disaster risk reduction strategy 2013-2018

    This strategy establishes disaster risk reduction foundations, raises awareness, strengthens legal frameworks, integrates DRR into development, fosters public-private cooperation, and enhances community resilience.

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    Botswana: National policy on disaster management

    This report presents Botswana’s disaster risks and natural hazards, such as flood, drought and wildfire, and discusses country’s institutional and legal framework for disaster reduction. It provides directives on the elaboration of effective national

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    Botswana: National disaster risk management plan

    The National Disaster Risk Management Plan (NDRMP) will be the basis to establish policies, strategies and procedures that will guide all levels of society in disaster preparedness, response and risk reduction. The NDRMP envisages and identifies risks

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    Botswana: National disaster risk management plan

    This plan is Botswana's major step towards the paradigm shift from the approach of 'disaster management' to disaster risk reduction. It provides a national framework to implement disaster risk reduction and emergency management in the country involving

    National Disaster Management Office, Office of the President