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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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    National policies and plans

    This document is intended to be used by municipal bodies, city authorities and vendors involved in constructing, operating and maintaining these cooling centers across different towns and cities in India.

    National Disaster Management Authority (India)
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    Regional policies and plans

    The European Commission proposes to update the Regulation of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM), integrating the financing for health emergency preparedness and response, to ensure a comprehensive and integrated EU response to crises

    European Commission
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    Ce décret a pour objet de renforcer les obligations des employeurs en matière de prévention du risque chaleur.

    France - government
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    The EU Stockpiling Strategy integrates existing sectorial stockpiling efforts, strengthens access to critical resources across the EU and combines centralised EU-level reserves with Member States’ contributions, supported by public-private partnerships.

    European Commission’s Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO)
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    The Medical Countermeasures Strategy reinforces preparedness for the next health emergency, irrespective of its origin, by ensuring access to and availability of medical countermeasures at all times.

    European Commission
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    National policies and plans

    La Estrategia Nacional de Cambio Climático es el instrumento rector de la política nacional en el mediano y largo plazos para enfrentar los efectos del cambio climático y transitar hacia una economía competitiva.

    Mexico - government
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    Le 3e Plan national d’adaptation au changement climatique a pour socle la trajectoire de réchauffement de référence pour l’adaptation au changement climatique.

    France - government
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    Local policies and plans

    This preparedness plan provides a strategic framework that aligns planning, training, and exercise activities to enhance Maui County’s readiness for responding to, recovering from, and mitigating the impacts of identified threats and hazards.

    State of Hawaii, the