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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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    Albania: Decision No. 466 approving the National Strategy on Climate Change and Action Plans

    The National Strategy on Climate Change is a national policy with a cross-sectoral approach and has two annexes: the National Action Plan on Mitigation (NAPM) and the National Adaptation Plan (NAP).

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    Albania: National Disaster Risk Reduction Strategy (NDRRS 2023-2030)

    The National Disaster Risk Reduction Strategy in Albania is the underlying document for all future disaster risk management activities and investments as well as other relevant civil protection, response, recovery and development planning documents.

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    Albania: Law n. 45/2019 on civil protection

    The purpose of this Law is to reduce disaster risks and achieve civil protection in order to guarantee the protection of human life, livestock, property, cultural heritage and environment by strengthening the civil protection system.

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    Cover and source: Government of Albania
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    Albania: National Adaptation Planning to Climate Change 2016

    Albania's National Adaptation Plan focuses on the Governmental preparedness for a long process on climate change adaptation. It aims to help Albania minimize potential risks and utilize every opportunity that might arise from climate change.

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    European and Mediterranean Major Hazards Agreement: Medium term plan 2011-2015

    Working together in Europe and the Mediterranean for the prevention of disasters, preparedness and response:

    The objective of this plan is to provide a political and technical instrument containing priorities and guidelines for the action of the European

    European and Mediterranean Major Hazards Agreement