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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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    Sri Lanka: National Climate Finance Strategy (2025-2030) thumbnail
    Policies and plans
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    National policies and plans

    The Sri Lankan National Climate Finance Strategy adopts an organized approach based on international best practices, focusing on crucial areas like adaptation, mitigation, and managing climate-related losses.

    Sri Lanka - government
    G20 DRR Ministerial Declaration cover
    Policies and plans
    Policy type
    Intergovernmental declarations

    The G20 Working Group on Disaster Risk Reduction Ministerial Declaration “Resilience of All” reaffirms a shared resolve to reduce disaster risk and promote sustainable development through enhanced investment and international cooperation.

    Group of Twenty, the (G20)
    Wildfires in Northern Ireland: Strategic framework 2025-2030 thumbnail
    Policies and plans
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    Local policies and plans

    This framework provides a roadmap over the next five years to guide wildfire prevention, preparedness, response, recovery and enforcement work in Northern Ireland.

    Northern Ireland Executive (NIE)
    New Zealand: National Adaptation Framework thumbnail
    Policies and plans
    Policy type
    National policies and plans

    The New Zealand government developed a long-term approach for building New Zealand's resilience to risks from natural hazards such as floods and storms.

    New Zealand - government
    Stratégie Nationale de Réduction des Risques de Catastrophes aux Comores 2024-2030 thumbnail
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    National policies and plans

    La Stratégie Nationale de Réduction des Risques de Catastrophes (Snrrc) aux Comores vise à renforcer prévention, gestion et résilience.

    Comoros - government
    Nature-based Solutions for flood mitigation in Australia - Book 1: National Guidelines  thumbnail
    Policies and plans
    Policy type
    National policies and plans

    This document provides the results of work by a research team from the Australian National University Institute for Climate, Energy & Disaster Solutions collaborating with communities in New South Wales and Queensland to explore Nature-based Solutions.

    Australian National University
    Australia - government
    Australia: The National Adaptation Plan thumbnail
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    National policies and plans

    This National Adaptation Plan is a step change in the Australian Government’s response to climate change.

    Australia - government
    Thailand National Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Plan (2021-2027) (Thai) thumbnail
    Policies and plans
    Policy type
    National policies and plans

    The National Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Plan of Thailand (2021–2027) outlines the country’s framework for managing disaster risks in an era of rapid global change.

    Thailand - government