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Resilience Building and Disaster Response Management in the Indian Ocean (RDRM-IO) programme, UNDRR component is to improve Disaster Risk Reduction understanding and governance capacities of Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius, and Seychelles.
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The Resilience Building and Disaster Response Management in the Indian Ocean (RDRM-IO) programme UNDRR component was launched on 22 March 2022.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Africa
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Arab States
Indian Ocean Commission
European Union
Policies and plans

This National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Strategic Framework (National Strategic Framework)  guides the Republic of Mauritius’ approach to disaster risk reduction and management for the next 10 years to 2030. This National Strategic Framework

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The Capacity for Disaster Reduction Initiative (CADRI) is a UN-led inter-agency partnership that helps countries address disaster and climate risks.
International Organization for Migration
Documents and publications

This study aims to present the legal aspects related to involving various national and international disaster management stakeholders in the countries where the Indian Ocean Regional Intervention Platform (PIROI) operates. As such, the study selected

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South West Indian Ocean countries have launched a new five-year project to improve operational forecasting and multi-hazard early warning systems.
World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
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CDRI will offer up to 30 Fellowships of up to US$10,000 for compelling research proposals showcasing innovative resilient infrastructure solutions to real-world problems.
Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure
Documents and publications

This report provides a complete diagnosis of Mauritius' vulnerability and exposure to disaster risk, as well as a series of recommendations based on a cross-sectoral and inclusive approach to DRR. 

The assessment of Mauritius' capacities for DRM was


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