Policies and Plans

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.

Explore this guidance if you are interested in developing a National DRR Strategy.

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:

• National policies and plans
• National legal frameworks
• Regional policies and plans
• Local policies and plans
• Intergovernmental declarations

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

Policies and plans

24 November 2023

Samoa climate change policy 2020

This policy aims to facilitate better coordination of climate change work in Samoa and provide opportunities for cooperation and collaboration between the government and all stakeholders amid challenges.

Policies and plans

21 November 2023

OECD recommendation on building financial resilience to disaster risks

This recommendation provides a set of high-level recommendations for addressing the financial impacts of disasters on individuals, businesses and sub-national levels of governments, as well as implications for public finances.

Policies and plans

11 November 2023

Australia National Health and Climate Strategy

The National Health and Climate Strategy sets out a whole-of-government plan to address the health and wellbeing impacts of climate change and address the contribution of the health system to climate change. It was released on 3 December 2023.

Policies and plans

11 November 2023

Namibia’s nationally determined contribution

Namibia's first Nationally Determined Contribution outlines the country's aims in relation to the the implementation of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

Policies and plans

11 November 2023

Deuxième contribution déterminée au niveau national de la république de Madagascar au titre de L’Accord de Paris

La Deuxième contribution déterminée au niveau (CDN2) se positionne comme un document de planification stratégique de lutte contre les changements climatiques pour les cinq années à venir.

Policies and plans

11 November 2023

UK: Third National Adaptation Programme (NAP3)

This report sets out the actions that the government and others will take to adapt to the impacts of climate change from 2023 to 2028.

Policies and plans

11 November 2023

Ecuador: Guía para el fortalecimiento de capacidades comunitarias para prevenir y afrontar los efectos del fenómeno El Niño

La Secretaría de Gestión de Riesgos ha impulsado la conformación de Comités Comunitarios de Gestión de Riesgos (CCGR), concebidos como organizaciones comunitarias que forman parte del Sistema Nacional Descentralizado de Gestión de Riesgos (SNDGR).

Policies and plans

11 November 2023

Viet Nam: Law on Water Resources

he Law on Water Resources regulates the management, protection, exploitation and use of water resources, as well as the prevention of, combat against and overcoming of harmful effects caused by water in the territory of Vietnam.