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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:

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Policies and plans

Saint Lucia: National climate change policy and adaptation plan 2003

The aim of Saint Lucia's National Climate Change Adaptation Policy is to foster and guide a national process of addressing the short, medium and long term effects of climate change in a co-ordinated, holistic and participatory manner.
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France: Loi n° 2003-699 du 30 juillet 2003 relative à la prévention des risques technologiques et naturels et à la réparation des dommages

Afin de promouvoir la prévention des risques technologiques et naturels et la réparation des dommages, cette loi est divisée en deux sections distinctes: risques technologiques et risques naturels.
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South Africa: Disaster management act, 2002 (Act no. 57 of 30 December 2002)

This act provides for an integrated and coordinated disaster management policy in South Africa that focuses on preventing and reducing the risk of disasters, mitigating the severity of disasters.
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National strategy for sustainable development for the Slovak Republic

The National Strategy for Sustainable Development for the Slovak Republic has been prepared in the framework of the Project “Capacity Building for Sustainable Development”
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Mozambique: National policy on disaster management

This policy document presents definitions and principles of disaster management in Mozambique, also sets out country’s general and specific objectives and strategies and describes country’s legal and institutional framework.
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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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Namibia: National disaster plan 1998

Namibia's National Disaster Plan clarifies the roles and responsibilities of several, important government and non-governmental actors with regard to disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.
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National disaster plan for Jamaica

The National Disaster Plan (1997) Revised is the latest revision of a draft plan that has been in existence since 1983.

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