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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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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)
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Regional policies and plans

The Regional Drought Risk Management and Mitigation Strategy has been developed to provide a comprehensive framework for reducing drought risk and mitigating its impacts across South Asia.

United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)
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National policies and plans

The National Health and Climate Strategy (the Strategy) is a whole-of-government plan to address the health and wellbeing impacts of climate change:

Australia - government
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National policies and plans

Le PCS, outil de gestion des crises des communes, permet de préparer la réponse à tout type d'évènements pouvant impacter la population, quelle qu'en soit la nature (accident, phénomène météo, inondation, etc.).

Ministère de l'Intérieur (France)
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National policies and plans

Turkey's Climate Change Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan (CCASAP) for 2024-2030 covers 11 sectors and includes 40 strategic goals and 129 actions to be implemented by responsible institutions and organizations.

Ministry of Environment and Urbanization (Türkiye)
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Local policies and plans

Manitoba's Heat Alert and Response System (HARS) Guide (2024) offers recommendations for government departments, agencies and local authorities in their development or upgrading of plans tailored to their unique needs and requirements.

Government of Canada
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National legal frameworks

In recent years, Pakistan has increasingly been vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, particularly evident in the rising frequency and intensity of heatwaves.

National Disaster Management Authority (Pakistan)
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Local policies and plans

The Heat Mitigation Plan for Ferozepur (2024), prepared by the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) outlines strategies to combat the adverse effects of extreme heat.

District of Punjab