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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Saint Lucia: Emergency powers (disasters) act (1995)

An Act to make provision for the welfare and the safety of the community in case of hurricane, earthquake, fire, flood or any other disaster.

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Saint Lucia: Disaster management act (2006)

An Act to provide for disaster management and related matters in Saint Lucia.

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Bangladesh: Ministry of Food and Disaster Management corporate plan 2005-2009

The Bangladesh corporate plan has been developed to serve as a key management tool to guide the efforts of Ministry of food and disaster management. The plan provides direction on the Ministry's priorities for 2005-2009 and defines the allocation of

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Saint Lucia: National emergency management plan

The Saint Lucia National Plan, its summary, sections and subsections can be consulted in the NEMO for free or on the Internet on the Saint Lucia Official Webpage (see links below).

The Saint Lucia National Emergency Plan was revised during the period

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Papua New Guinea: National disaster mitigation policy

Management of disasters and emergencies in Papua New Guinea had been undertaken in accordance with the Disaster Management Act.
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Turkey: Country report on disaster management (2008)

Turkish Republic country report on disaster management submitted in support of its 2008 report on the implementation of the Hyogo Framework for Action.

The report includes:
-The State order
-Economic overview
-Natural hazard and disaster overview

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Anguilla: A bill for Disaster Management Act (2007)

Anguilla disaster management act submitted in support of the Anguilla 2008 report on the implementation of the Hyogo Framework for Action.

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El Salvador: reglamento general de la ley de protección civil, prevención y mitigacción de desastres (2006)

El Salvador general regulation on civil protection, prevention and mitigation of disaster submitted in support of the El Salvordor 2008 report on the implementation of the Hyogo Framework for Action.

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