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:

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

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Uruguay national climate change response strategy

The National Climate Change Response Strategy is Uruguay's attempt to frame mitigation and adpatation policies.
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Democratic Republic of the Congo's disaster relief organization plan

The Democratic Republic of Congo's Disaster Relief Organization Plan (ORSEC) defines the roles and responsibilities of the government during a disaster, and outlines the concrete actions the government plans to take during a disaster.
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USA: National infrastructure protection plan - partnering to enhance protection and resiliency 2009

This report addresses the protection and resiliency of the critical infrastructure and key resources (CIKR) of the United States. It describes the authorities, roles, and responsibilities of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) personnel, outlines

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Mexico: Plan nacional de desarrollo 2007-2012

In Spanish:

El Plan Nacional de Desarrollo 2007-2012 establece una estrategia clara y viable para avanzar en la transformación de México sobre bases sólidas, realistas y, sobre todo, responsables.

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Mexico: Programa nacional de protección civil 2008-2012

In Spanish:

El Programa Nacional de Protección Civil 2008-2012 orientará la elaboración y la operación de los programas de protección civil de las entidades federativas, de los municipios, de las delegaciones políticas del Distrito Federal y de las

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Malaysia: National slope master plan 2009-2023

This plan provides detailed elements of a comprehensive and effective national policy, strategy and action plan for reducing risk from landslides on slopes nationwide, for 2009-2023. It also provides an assessment of the status, needs and associated costs

Policies and plans

Zambia: National disaster management policy (2005)

The Government of Zambia has put in place a National Disaster Management Policy which provides policy direction and defines parameters within which the Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit and other organizations/agencies operate.

Policies and plans

Zambia: National disaster management operations manual (2005)

The Zambia National Disaster Management Operations Manual summarizes the roles, responsibilities and procedures relating to the management of disasters in general. It aims to strengthen the relationships and coordination among various players.

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