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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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    Local policies and plans
    Belgium: Flemish heat action plan

    This plan outlines how and when vulnerable groups - and professionals who work with those groups - should be informed and warned before and during extreme heat periods.

    Belgium - government
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    National policies and plans
    Belgian national adaptation plan

    This plan proposes a set of national measures focused on adaptation to climate change.

    Belgium adopted its second National Climate Plan (2009-2012) in 2008, containing a section dedicated to adaptation. The third objective of the plan is to initiate a

    Belgium - government
    Policies and plans
    National policies and plans
    Belgium: National climate change adaptation strategy

    This Strategy describes the impacts of climate change by sector and outlines the Belgian institutional structure and adaptation actions on a sectoral level. Furthermore, this Strategy aims to facilitate climate change adaptation by identifying a set of

    United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
    Belgium - government
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    Regional policies and plans
    Caribbean States: Plan of action of Pétion Ville

    The Plan of Action of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS), agreed upon at the 5th Summit of the Heads of State and/or Government of the Association of Caribbean States, addresses five main themes: (i) sustainable tourism; (ii) trade development and

    Association of Caribbean States
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    Regional policies and plans
    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