1. Sendai Framework

Words into action

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Words into Action
Words into Action (WiA) are a series of guidelines, based on global expertise, communities of practice, and networks of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) practitioners. The guidelines provide practical, specific advice on implementing a people-centered approach to DRR in line with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030.
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Documents and publications
2019

Words into Action guidelines: Implementation guide for local disaster risk reduction and resilience strategies

The aim of this guidebook is to advise local governments on developing and implementing a holistic and integrated local DRR strategy that contributes to building resilience at the local scale.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
Documents and publications
2018

Words into Action guideline: Man-made/technological hazards

The Guide takes a practical approach in addressing man-made and technological hazards, and builds upon previous analyses and recommendations relating to such hazards in the context of DRR.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
Words into Action guidelines - Design and conduct of simulation exercises - SIMEX
Documents and publications
2020

Words into Action guidelines - Design and conduct of simulation exercises - SIMEX

This companion guide on design and conduct of simulation exercises is part of the Words into Action Guideline series on practical implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction Priority 4 component.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
Words into action: Enhancing disaster preparedness for effective response
Documents and publications
2020

Words into Action guidelines: Enhancing disaster preparedness for effective response

The Words into Action (WiA) guidelines series aims to ensure worldwide access to expertise, communities of practice and networks of DRR practitioners.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
Documents and publications
2017

Words into Action guidelines: Build back better in recovery, rehabilitation and reconstruction (Consultative version)

This guideline is the product of literature reviews, discussions and contributions from diverse stakeholders, as well as UNDRR-nominated experts appointed specifically for the development of this guideline.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
Words into Action Guidelines
Documents and publications
2017

Words into Action guidelines: National focal points for disaster risk reduction, national platforms for disaster risk reduction, local platforms for disaster risk reduction

This document provides guidance on National Focal Points for the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 and on the establishment or strengthening of National and Local Platforms for DRR.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
National Disaster Risk Assessment
Documents and publications
2017

Words into Action guidelines: National disaster risk assessment

In 2016 UNDRR commissioned the development of guidelines on national disaster risk assessment (NDRA) as part of a series of thematic guidelines under its “Words into Action” initiative.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction