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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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    Canada: Manitoba Heat Alert and Response System Guide 2024

    Manitoba's Heat Alert and Response System (HARS) Guide (2024) offers recommendations for government departments, agencies and local authorities in their development or upgrading of plans tailored to their unique needs and requirements.

    Government of Canada
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    Canada: City of Hamilton community heat response plan

    The Community Heat Response Plan alerts the public that hot weather conditions are imminent or occurring and outline services that will be provided to Hamilton residents.

    City of Hamilton Canada
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    Canada: Manitoba Heat Alert and Response System Guide

    Manitoba's Heat Alert and Response System (HARS) Guide (2024) offers recommendations for government departments, agencies, and local authorities in their development or upgrading of plans tailored to their unique needs and requirements.

    Manitoba Co-Operator
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    Canada: Surrey’s extreme heat response guideline

    The purpose of this plan is to outline the actions available to the City of Surrey to support provincial ministries in mitigating risks to life and safety caused from an extreme heat event.

    City of Surrey, British Columbia
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    Cananda: City of Toronto heat relief strategy 2024

    The City of Toronto Heat Relief Strategy is the City of Toronto's protocol for hot weather response.

    Government of Toronto Canada (GTC)
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    Canada: City of Greater Sudbury hot weather response plan

    The Ontario Provincial Climate Change Impact Assessment Technical Report anticipates Northeast and Northwest Ontario will see temperatures from 3.8 and 4.1 days now rise to over 35 days per year, on average.

    Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
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    Canada: Ville de Montréal Climate plan 2020-2030

    Montréal 2030 is a 10-year strategic plan for a more resilient, greener and more inclusive city.

    City of Montreal
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    Canada: City of Vancouver climate change adaptation strategy 2024-2025

    The Vancouver climate change adaptation strategy 2024-2025 is structured around the five main climate-related hazards facing Vancouver (extreme heat, poor air quality, drought, extreme rainfall, and sea level rise) and takes a risk-based approach.

    City of Vancouver