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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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    Pakistan-NDMA Summer Contingency Plan 2026 thumbnail
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    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)
    Pakistan National Disaster Response Plan (NDRP) 2026 thumbnail
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    National policies and plans

    The National Disaster Response Plan (NDRP) 2026 establishes a comprehensive operational framework designed to navigate Pakistan’s evolving hazard landscape within an increasingly complex, climate-vulnerable future.

    National Disaster Management Authority (Pakistan)
    Pakistan: National Disaster Risk Reduction Strategy (NDRRS) 2025–2030 thumbnail
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    National policies and plans

    The National Disaster Risk Reduction Strategy 2025–2030 serves as Pakistan's primary strategic roadmap for transitioning from a reactive, response-centric model to a proactive, risk-informed governance framework.

    National Disaster Management Authority (Pakistan)
    Pakistan heatwave guidelines 2024 thumbnail
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    National legal frameworks

    In recent years, Pakistan has increasingly been vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, particularly evident in the rising frequency and intensity of heatwaves.

    National Disaster Management Authority (Pakistan)
    Cover and source: Government of Pakistan
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    National policies and plans

    The Pakistan National Adaptation Plan (NAP) envisions a climate-resilient Pakistan collaborating to pursue prosperity, promote personal and national wellbeing, and protect their ecosystems through inclusive sustainable approaches.

    Pakistan - government
    This is the first page of the declaration
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    Regional policies and plans

    The Beijing Declaration is the outcome of the Belt and Road Ministerial Forum for International Cooperation in Disaster Risk Reduction and Emergency Management. 

    United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
    Cover and source: Government of Pakistan
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    Policy type
    National policies and plans

    The current submission showcases the government of Pakistan's progress in climate action that ranges from policy and programs on Nature-based Solutions (NbS) to technology-based interventions.

    Pakistan - government
    Policies and plans
    Policy type
    National policies and plans

    This current document of Monsoon Contingency Plan 2021 gives a detailed view of the hazards profile of all the districts' vulnerabilities and risk and its indexed, available and deployed resources, mapping of public and private sector machinery, mechanism

    Provincial Disaster Management Authority