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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 legal frameworks

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

France - government
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Intergovernmental declarations

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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Regional policies and plans

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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National policies and plans

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
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Local policies and plans

The objective of this strategy is to strengthen Maui’s emergency management capabilities in response to growing risks and complexities, especially highlighted by the 2023 wildfires.

State of Hawaii, the
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National policies and plans

The plan outlines the important areas where the various sectors can work together to maintain and improve integrated arrangements for planning and response to deliver the best outcomes possible during adverse weather events.

United Kingdom - government