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

8 October 2020

Climate resilience guidelines for BC health facility planning and design

The purpose of the Climate Resilience Guidelines for Health Facility Planning and Design is to better enable the planning and design of new health facilities that are equipped to deal with the challenges of climate change.

Policies and plans

2 October 2020

Standing orders on disaster 2019

In Bangladesh’s current context of development spree, it is very important to formulate and implement development plans taking into consideration the disaster risk management factors. With that aim, disaster risk management has been incorporated into all

Policies and plans

3 September 2020

South Africa: National climate change adaptation strategy (2019)

The National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy (NCCAS) of South Africa provides a common vision of climate change adaptation and climate resilience for the country and outlines priority areas for achieving this vision. The NCCAS is an important step

Policies and plans

2 September 2020

Papua New Guinea's Sustainable Development Goal 13 roadmap: 30 actions by 2030

Papua New Guinea's Sustainable Development Goal 13 Roadmap consists of a set of 30 actions ranging from topics in climate governance, energy, forestry, infrastructure, agriculture, minerals, health, biodiversity and tourism.

These 30 sets of actions that

Policies and plans

28 August 2020

Lao PDR nationally determined contribution

With this new submission, the Government of Lao PDR intends to report on the progress of the country’s contribution to the objectives of the Paris Agreement, and to bring forward enhanced action to strengthen Lao PDR’s response to climate threats.

Policies and plans

25 August 2020

Journey to recovery

Journey to recovery describes the collaborative approach being taken across Australia to recover from the devastating 2019–20 Black Summer bushfires.

Policies and plans

15 August 2020

Cambodia's updated nationally determined contribution 2020

The updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) for Cambodia presents its commitments and needs for the next decade and includes a stronger set of adaptation actions, which remain the top priority for Cambodia.

Policies and plans

5 August 2020

Seychelles national integrated emergency management plan

This National Integrated Emergency Management Plan (NIEMP) outlines the general framework and the Seychelles approach to emergency preparedness and response and delivery of the Integrated Emergency Management System required by the Seychelles law.