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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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    Saudi Arabia: preventing effects of working in high-temperature

    This guide aims to inform employers, project managers, and workers about the health risks associated with working in high temperatures, as well as methods for prevention and management.

    Saudi Arabia - government
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    The Belt and Road Ministerial Forum for International Cooperation in Disaster Risk Reduction and Emergency Management 2021

    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)
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    Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Updated nationally determined contribution 2021

    The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will implement actions, projects, and plans outlined in this submission that aim at reducing, avoiding, and removing GHG emissions by 278 million tons of CO2eq annually by 2030.

    Saudi Arabia - government
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    Aqaba declaration on disaster risk reduction in cities

    A declaration by the Mayors and Local Government representatives together with National Government Officials emphasizing the importance of reducing disaster risk in Arab cities, in which the participants of the First Arab conference for disaster risk

    Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, Federal Department of Foreign Affairs
    United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Arab States
    Jordan - government
    League of Arab States
    United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
    Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority
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    Saudi Arabia preventing effects of working in high-temperature

    This guide aims to inform employers, project managers, and workers about the health risks associated with working in high temperatures, as well as methods for prevention and management.

    Saudi Arabia - government
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    Arab strategy for disaster risk reduction 2020

    The strategy aims at outlining a vision, strategic priorities and core areas of implementation for disaster risk reduction in the Arab region, as well as to enhancing institutional and coordination mechanisms, and monitoring arrangements to support the

    League of Arab States