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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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    Under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the NAP serves as a comprehensive guide for the Republic of the Marshall Islands, integrating climate adaptation strategies into national policies and development goals.

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    The Act establishes a framework for disaster risk management, reducing vulnerability, coordinating national and local responses, and promoting disaster resilience through planning, cooperation, and integration of climate risk reduction measures.

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    The National Climate Change and Health Policy and Revised Action Plan of the Republic of the Marshall Islands outlines strategies to strengthen health resilience against climate change impacts.

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    The national disaster risk management arrangements (NDRMA) provide the structure to enable the continuous identification, monitoring and assessment of current as well as possible future hazards and vulnerabilities and manage associated risks in a manner

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    The purpose of this 2050 Climate Strategy is to outline a long-term pathway for RMI to achieve its objectives for net zero emissions and 100% renewable energy, as well as to facilitate adaptation and climate resilience.

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    This national action plan for disaster risk management (DRM NAP) sets out the vision, goals, objectives and actions for disaster risk management in the Marshall Islands. While disaster management to date has been largely the preserve of the National

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    The National Strategic Plan (NSP) of the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) is designed as a framework to coordinate the articulated medium term development goals and objectives of the RMI government at the national level. The NSP will be used by

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    This Joint National Action Plan (JNAP) for Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Management provides a detailed strategy for holistically and co-operatively addressing risk in the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI). 

    The aim of the JNAP is to

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