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Governance

The institutional structures and processes that drive decision-making and management of DRR programs at regional, national and local level. This theme also includes institutions, legislations, policies and coordination mechanisms such as regional and national platforms.

Latest Governance additions in the Knowledge Base

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Community collection
04 Oct 2024

Words into Action The Science–Policy–Society ecosystem for disaster risk reduction: Case studies

The case studies that are included in Words Into Action: The Science-Policy-Society Ecosystem for Disaster Risk Reduction are available on this page.
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Leveraging formal frameworks for private sector engagement in disaster management: An example from Côte d’Ivoire

Over the past year, the General Confederation of Companies of Côte d'Ivoire and its Private Sector Humanitarian Platform have been working with government on understanding risk and establishing protocols to develop better disaster preparedness.
Connecting Business initiative
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Documents and publications

Natural disasters: Anticipatory governance and disaster risk management from a local and regional perspective

The study focuses on how to develop and improve the anticipatory governance approach to disasters, disaster risk management and adaptation by local and regional authorities.
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Documents and publications

Summarizing evidence for gender-responsive National Adaptation Plan (NAP) processes

This briefing note highlights key findings from the 6th Assessment Report (AR6) of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), which referenced gender, equity and justice more times than any previous IPCC report.
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Neglected Morocco earthquake survivors struggle with slow rebuild

Nearly a year after an earthquake killed around 3,000 people and destroyed entire villages in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains, many who survived are still living in tents or temporary shelters, frustrated at the slow pace of reconstruction.
The New Humanitarian
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Documents and publications

The gaps between institutional and practical disaster risk management measures on coastal flood risks in South Korea’s coastal communities

This study aimed to investigate the status of disaster risk reduction for coastal communities in South Korea by looking at government practices and testimonies from residents.
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Documents and publications

Extreme heat adaptation and mitigation programming: Lessons from the affected population

This issue highlights a range of topics, including best practices for urban planning to reduce heat islands, community-based resilience strategies, and the role of local governance in heat action plans.
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Policies and plans

USA: National Heat Strategy 2024-2030

The strategy aims to promote proactive coordination related to heat planning, response, and resilience.
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