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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 entry is provided in its original language as it may be of interest to an international audience.

Colombia - government
Cover and source: Government of Vanuatu
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Local policies and plans

The Earthquake Recovery and Resilience Plan for Vanuatu aims to address the immediate needs of affected populations while building long-term resilience across all sectors of society and the economy.

Vanuatu - government
Lebanon's National Adaptation Plan: Strategy and roadmap thumbnail
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National policies and plans

Lebanon’s NAP provides a 2025–2035 roadmap to strengthen resilience across water, agriculture, biodiversity, health, infrastructure and disaster risk reduction through prioritized adaptation actions, governance reforms and financing measures.

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Ministry of Environment - Lebanon
Lebanon's National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan thumbnail
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National policies and plans

Lebanon’s NBSAP 2025 links biodiversity conservation, ecosystem restoration, climate adaptation and nature-based solutions to resilience, risk reduction, and protection from natural hazards, while addressing ecosystem degradation and climate impacts.

Lebanon - government
Global Environment Facility
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
2025 District of Columbia heat plan thumbnail
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Local policies and plans

The purpose of the Heat Plan is to offer guidance and resources for community members and visitors to the District, including those experiencing homelessness, to remain safe and cool during periods of extreme heat.

Washington D.C. (District of Columbia)
Ghana disaster management and risk finance strategy framework thumbnail
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National policies and plans

Ghana, through the National Disaster Management Organisation and with technical support from UNDP’s Insurance and Risk Finance Facility, has officially approved the Disaster Management and Risk Finance Strategy Framework and Implementation Plan.

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Sierra Leone: Disaster Risk Financing Strategy & Implementation Plan 2024-2029 thumbnail
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National policies and plans

This Disaster Risk Finance Strategy (DRFS) aims to improve the management of financial risks related to disasters by bringing together various ongoing and planned efforts from different sectors.

Sierra Leone - government
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Intergovernmental declarations

The Windhoek declaration sets the direction for the next three years, reinforcing Africa's commitment to reducing disaster risks and building resilience across the continent.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)