Policies and Plans

Governance of risk plays a central role in managing disaster risk. Disaster risk reduction (DRR) strategies, in particular, are crucial for coordinating DRR implementation at both the national and local levels. They serve as the cornerstone for effective disaster risk governance and risk-informed development.

Explore this guidance if you are interested in developing a National DRR Strategy.

National and local strategies set implementation milestones, establish key roles and responsibilities, and identify technical and financial resources. At the same time, the existence of regional/sub-regional strategies and/or legally binding frameworks for disaster risk reduction acts as a significant incentive for the development of DRR strategies at national level.

This page displays regional, national and local policy documents and declarations on disaster risk, climate adaptation and resilience:

• National policies and plans
• National legal frameworks
• Regional policies and plans
• Local policies and plans
• Intergovernmental declarations

Submit a local, national, or regional policy and plan, a national legal framework, or an intergovernmental declaration.

Policies and plans

26 April 2007

Indonesia: Law of the Republic of Indonesia No. 24/2007 concerning disaster management

This Law outlines the principles, division of labor, organization and implementation of the national disaster management system, including the role of international organizations.

Policies and plans

21 March 2007

Vietnam: National strategy for natural disaster prevention, response and mitigation to 2020

The general goal of the national strategy for natural disaster prevention, response and mitigation to 2020 is to mobilize all resources to effectively implement disaster prevention, response and mitigation from now up to 2020.

Policies and plans

25 October 2006

National disaster disk management framework - Bhutan

The Royal Government of Bhutan is making systematic efforts to move towards adopting a strategy of holistic disaster management involving and encompassing every administrative wing as well as the common people to inculcate a mindset of prevention.

Policies and plans

1 January 2006

Saint Lucia: Hazard Mitigation Policy and Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan

The Hazard Mitigation Policy (HMP) has been designed to reinforce the institutional and popular hazards mitigation. The Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan (NHMP) details the HMP orientations with more specific measures.

Policies and plans

11 November 2005

El Salvador: Civil protection, disasters prevention and mitigation law 2005

The Law aims to adopt mechanisms of prevention, mitigation and immediate response to natural and anthropogenic disasters (inclusive of climate change related disasters), designating a public service of civil protection to operate in these eventualities.

Policies and plans

24 September 2005

South Africa: National disaster management framework 2005

The national disaster management framework comprises four key performance areas (KPAs) and three supportive enablers required to achieve the objectives set out in the KPAs.

Policies and plans

2 September 2004

Africa regional strategy for disaster risk reduction

The aim of the Strategy is to contribute to the attainment of sustainable development and poverty eradication by facilitating the integration of disaster risk reduction into development.

Policies and plans

4 April 2004

Disaster management policy framework for Saint Lucia

The Policy advances an approach to disaster management that focuses on reducing risks – the risk of loss of life, economic disruption and damage to the environment and property, especially to those sections of the population who are most vulnerable.