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Find DRR national legal frameworks

This page displays national legal frameworks on disaster risk, climate adaptation and resilience.

Governance of risk plays a central role in managing disaster risk. A national legal framework for disaster risk reduction (DRR) is a comprehensive set of laws, regulations, policies, and institutional arrangements that a country establishes to manage and mitigate disaster risks. It defines the roles and responsibilities of governmental and non-governmental entities and sets up national agencies for coordinating DRR activities.

Legal frameworks include regulations and standards to prevent disasters or minimize their impact, such as building codes and land-use planning regulations, and outlines preparedness and response measures like emergency plans and early warning systems. A robust national legal framework for DRR is essential for creating a structured and coordinated approach to managing disaster risks, enhancing resilience, and protecting lives, property, and livelihoods.

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Jamaica: National disaster risk management act, 2015

This disaster risk management act repeals the previous Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management Act and makes new provisions for the management and mitigation of disaster, the reduction of risks associated with disaster, and other connected matters.

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Jamaica: Climate change policy framework

The Climate Change Policy Framework for Jamaica is intended primarily to support the goals of Vision 2030 by reducing the risks posed by climate change to all of Jamaica’s sectors and development goals.

It outlines the objectives, principles and

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Pakistan: Climate change act 2016

The Pakistan Climate Change Act establishes the Pakistan Climate Change Council.

The Council shall: (a) coordinate and supervise enforcement of the provisions of this Act; (b) monitor implementation of international agreements relating to climate change

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Angola: Presidential Decree No. 29/16 approving the national plan for the preparation, resilience, response and recovery from natural disasters for the period 2015-2017

This Presidential Decree approves the National Plan for the preparation, resilience, response and recovery from natural disasters for the period 2015-2017. This National Plan, consisting of 6 Sections, containing maps and tables, establishes the disaster

Cover and source: Government of Mali
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Mali: Décret création plateforme nationale RRC

Il s'agit de la création par décret de la Plateforme et du comité interministériel de gestion de crise et catastrophes.
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Zanzibar Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act 2015 and other matters connected thereto

The Zanzibar Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act 2015 establishes the legal framework for disaster risk reduction and management in Zanzibar in the United Republic of Tanzania, outlining the institutional arrangements, authorities and functions

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Thailand: Disaster prevention and mitigation act 2007

This text outlines the legal framework for disaster risk management in Thailand and was enacted on 3 October 2007. Along with the Sendai Framework, it serves as the basis for the country's National Disaster Risk Management Plan (2015).

Cover and source: National Disaster Management Office of Marshall Islands
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Marshall Islands: Strategic plan 2017 – 2019

The vision of the National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) is: “A safer and more resilient nation and communities”. In line with this, the Strategic Plan 2017 - 2019 plans outlines the objectives and accompanying actions.
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