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Not if but when: adapting to natural hazards, a policy note

The goal of this Policy Note is to influence policy makers and development partners in the Pacific Islands region to undertake risk management of natural hazards and minimize the future impacts of natural disasters, climate change and sea level rise. As a

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Fiji: Natural disaster management act of 1998

An act to make better provisions for the government and relevant agencies to perform functions and duties in relation to natural disaster management. Section 39 deals specifically with disaster mitigation and preparedness.

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