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

3 July 2023

Canada’s National Adaptation Strategy: Building Resilient Communities and a Strong Economy

This Strategy is the product of two years of engagement with provinces and territories, Indigenous partners, key experts, stakeholders and partners across Canada.

Policies and plans

3 July 2023

Ecuador: Plan Nacional para la Reducción de Riesgos 2023

Con una proyección al 2030, el Plan Nacional para la Reducción de Riesgos en Ecuador es resultado de una estrecha colaboración entre varios actores del Sistema Nacional Descentralizado de Gestión de Riesgos.

Policies and plans

15 March 2023

Updated nationally determined contribution of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the global response to climate change

This updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) of the Republic of Kazakhstan is developed in accordance with Article 3 and Article 4 paragraph 11 of the Paris Agreement ratified by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Policies and plans

7 March 2023

Niger: Plan National d’Adaptation aux Changements Climatiques

L’objectif global du PNA est de contribuer au développement durable du pays par la réduction des impacts négatifs des changements climatiques.

Policies and plans

6 March 2023

Haïti: Plan National d’Adaptation au Changement Climatique (PNA) 2022 - 2030

Ce PNA est constitué de 340 actions d’adaptation à l’échelle nationale incluant 21 actions considérées comme hautement prioritaires.

Policies and plans

10 February 2023

Commission recommendation on Union disaster resilience goals

The European Commission adopted a Recommendation to establish common goals to boost disaster resilience in the areas of civil protection.

Policies and plans

7 February 2023

Romania: National Strategy for Disaster Risk Reduction: 2023-2035

The vision of the Strategy is to ensure Romania’s resilience to disasters through proactive, multi-sectoral, multi-hazard actions, and a whole-of-society approach.

Policies and plans

1 February 2023

National Climate Law 4936/2022 on the transition to climate neutrality and adaptation to climate change

This law sets Greece's legal framework on climate action. The document also contains emergency provisions to address the energy crisis and protect the environment.