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This page displays local policies and plans on disaster risk, climate adaptation and resilience.

Governance of risk plays a central role in managing disaster risk. Local policies and plans for disaster risk reduction are tailored strategies developed by or for municipal authorities and provincial governments to mitigate and manage the impacts of disasters within their communities. These plans include measures such as conducting local risk assessments, enforcing building codes, creating emergency response teams, and developing public awareness campaigns.

They also involve establishing early warning systems, preparing evacuation routes, and ensuring that local infrastructure can withstand potential hazards. By focusing on the unique risks and vulnerabilities of the area, these local policies aim to enhance community resilience, improve disaster preparedness, and ensure a swift and effective response to emergencies.

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Pla Clima: Barcelona government measure for the climate plan

Barcelona’s Climate Action Plan 2018-2030 (Pla Clima) is the city’s strategic framework to combat climate change, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 45% per capita by 2030 (compared to 2005).

Barcelona City Council
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Cananda: City of Toronto heat relief strategy 2024

The City of Toronto Heat Relief Strategy is the City of Toronto's protocol for hot weather response.

Government of Toronto Canada (GTC)
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USA: Heat action roadmap Tucson, Az

Developed collaboratively, with community members, stakeholders and experts, this roadmap incorporates benchmarked best practices, relevant regional research, and the lived experiences of community members.

City of Tucson
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Spain: Surveillance and control of heatwave effects 2022 Madrid

The Plan outlines the establishment of a heat-related Surveillance and Information System for the Community of Madrid, identifying temperature thresholds associated with increased health risks.

Madrid City Council, General Directorate of Emergencies and Civil Protection
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Protocolo de enfrentamento ao calor extremo (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)

The Protocolo de Enfrentamento ao Calor Extremo in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is a municipal strategy launched in 2024 to protect public health during intense heat events.

Prefeitura da Cidade do Rio de Janeiro, RJ
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Canada: City of Greater Sudbury hot weather response plan

The Ontario Provincial Climate Change Impact Assessment Technical Report anticipates Northeast and Northwest Ontario will see temperatures from 3.8 and 4.1 days now rise to over 35 days per year, on average.

Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
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Canada: Ville de Montréal Climate plan 2020-2030

Montréal 2030 is a 10-year strategic plan for a more resilient, greener and more inclusive city.

City of Montreal
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District Patiala heat wave action plan: guide to heat wave plan

This Heat Action Plan aims to provide a framework for the implementation, coordination, and evaluation of extreme heat response activities in Patiala that reduce the negative health impacts of extreme heat.

District of Punjab
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