Small Island Developing States

Disaster risk management, disaster risk reduction, disaster preparedness and long-term recovery in the context of Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Τhis theme covers the unique and particular vulnerabilities of SIDS as well as SIDS’ exposure to climate hazards and sea-level rise.

Latest Small Island Developing States additions in the Knowledge Base

Policies and plans

22 April 1995

Saint Lucia: Emergency powers (disasters) act (1995)

An Act to make provision for the welfare and the safety of the community in case of hurricane, earthquake, fire, flood or any other disaster.

Saint Lucia - government

Policies and plans

4 January 1993

Jamaica: Disaster preparedness and emergency management act (Act of 25 June 1993)

This act provides for the establishment of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management and regulates its structure, functions, responsibilities and activities related to disaster risk management.

Jamaica - government

Policies and plans

3 January 1993

Kiribati: National disaster act, 1993 (Act no. 12 of 28 June 1993)

This act provides for the organization and management which is necessary to ensure mitigation of, preparedness for, response to and recovery from disasters in Kiribati. It regulates the institutional framework for disaster prevention and management.

Kiribati - government

Policies and plans

29 August 1992

Cape Verde: Criação de um Sistema de Protecção Civil, como previsto no Programa do Governo

The Commission is responsible for preparing and organizing the establishment and installation of the Civil Protection System by the Cape Verde Government Program.

Serviço Nacional de Protecção Civil

Policies and plans

4 January 1990

Solomon Islands: National Disaster Council Act (Act of 30 April 1990)

This act provides for the establishment, structure, organization, powers, functioning and responsibilities of the National Disaster Council of Solomon Islands.

Solomon Islands - government