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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 and national policies and plans on disaster risk, climate adaptation and resilience.

Submit a local, national, or regional policy and plan, a national legal framework, or an intergovernmental declaration.

Policies and plans

Liberia: National disaster management policy

This National Disaster Management Policy seeks to create a foundation for the development of an effective and functional legal, institutional framework and good governance for disaster risk management (DRM).
Policies and plans

Commission communication: A community approach on the prevention of natural and man-made disasters

The resolution considers that the following prevention measures should be the subject of priority support from the EU to the member states:

• Drafting and revising building safety and land use legislation
• Action to remedy situations conducive to future

Policies and plans

Peru: Ley de reasentamiento poblacional para zonas de muy alto riesgo no mitigable - Ley Nº 29869

In Spanish:

Esta ley, que tiene por fines principales proteger la vida y el bienestar público, contribuir a la sostenibilidad de la inversión pública en infraestructura social y económica, así como a prevenir y disminuir los riesgos de desastre.

Cover of the White Paper: woman running with a stroller in the rain
Policies and plans

White Paper on Climate Change Adaptation, Meld St. 33 (2012-2013)

The White Paper states that everyone is responsible for climate change adaptation - individuals, business and industry and the authorities. For these adaptation measures to succeed, projections on future climate and knowledge are essential.
Policies and plans

Finland: National platform for disaster risk reduction - Action plan for disaster risk reduction

This document is the action plan for disaster risk reduction (National Platform) prepared by the Finnish Cooperation Network, appointed to act as a cooperation body and to prepare a National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction. It mainly features

Policies and plans

European and Mediterranean Major Hazards Agreement: Medium term plan 2011-2015

Working together in Europe and the Mediterranean for the prevention of disasters, preparedness and response:

The objective of this plan is to provide a political and technical instrument containing priorities and guidelines for the action of the European

Policies and plans

Costa Rica: Plan nacional para la gestión del riesgo 2010-2015

In Spanish:

Este plan se elabora al amparo del Artículo N° 7 de la Ley N° 8488 que instruye a la Comisión Nacional de Prevención de Riesgos y Atención de Emergencias (CNE) para su diseño y ejecución. El plan es un instrumento de planificación estratégica

Policies and plans

Indonesia: National action plan for disaster risk reduction 2010-2012 (RAN-PRB)

A plan aimed to serve as a guide and reference in the elaboration of disaster risk reduction policies at the national level within the period of three financial year.

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