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This page displays national legal frameworks on disaster risk, climate adaptation and resilience.

Governance of risk plays a central role in managing disaster risk. A national legal framework for disaster risk reduction (DRR) is a comprehensive set of laws, regulations, policies, and institutional arrangements that a country establishes to manage and mitigate disaster risks. It defines the roles and responsibilities of governmental and non-governmental entities and sets up national agencies for coordinating DRR activities.

Legal frameworks include regulations and standards to prevent disasters or minimize their impact, such as building codes and land-use planning regulations, and outlines preparedness and response measures like emergency plans and early warning systems. A robust national legal framework for DRR is essential for creating a structured and coordinated approach to managing disaster risks, enhancing resilience, and protecting lives, property, and livelihoods.

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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 2024 German climate adaptation strategy presents measurable targets for adaptation to the impacts of climate change within the scope of responsibilities and competences of the German government.

Germany - government
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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)
Singapore heat stress measures for outdoor work
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The Singaporean Ministry of Manpower in collaboration with the Ministry of Health has published a comprehensive set of measures designed to safeguard outdoor workers from the adverse impacts of excessive heat.

Singapore - government
India national guidelines for preparation of action plan - prevention and management of heat wave thumbnail
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Heat wave has emerged as one of the major weather hazards in India. There is an urgent need to evaluate impacts of the heat wave and plan adaptation and mitigation strategies for prevention, preparedness.

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The National Disaster Risk Management Bill (Bill No 6 of 2024) is designed to build a more resilient Fiji.

Fiji - government
Union des Comores: Loi sur la Gestion des Risques de Catastrophe thumbnail
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Cette loi se donne pour mission de renforcer la résilience des Comores face aux risques de catastrophes, qu’ils soient attribués aux aléas naturels, y compris ceux liés au changement et à la variabilité climatique, ou aux activités humaines.

Comoros - government
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This law determines Kosovo's mitigation and adaptation measures to climate change in line with binding international agreements, and its commitments to sustainable development and the transition to a carbon-neutral economy.

Kosovo (under UN Security Council Resolution 1244/99)

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