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

11 November 2022

National Disaster Preparedness Plan for Food Security and Nutrition Sector in Rwanda

The purpose of this National Disaster Preparedness Plan for the Food Security and Nutrition (FSN) Sector in Rwanda is to establish a comprehensive multi-hazard approach to a spectrum of activities in disaster preparedness.

Policies and plans

11 November 2022

National Preparedness Plan for Search Rescue and Evacuation Interventions in Rwanda

This National Preparedness Plan for Search, Rescue and Evacuation plan will allow the country to put in place the required readiness actions and anticipate coordination structures.

Policies and plans

11 November 2022

Argentina: Plan Nacional de Adaptación y Mitigación al Cambio Climático 2022-2030

El Plan Nacional de Adaptación y Mitigación al Cambio Climático al 2030 sintetiza las políticas del país para limitar las emisiones de Gases de Efecto Invernadero (GEI) y generar respuestas coordinadas que adapten a los territorios.

Policies and plans

11 November 2022

IGAD Strategy for Sustainable and Resilient Livestock Development in View of Climate Change (2022 - 2037)

The Strategy reflects the existing priorities expressed in Member States’ national policies, consolidating relevant priorities at the nexus of livestock sector development, climate change, and sustainability into a unified, strategic thrust.

Policies and plans

10 November 2022

Flood integration for Jamaica

This document describes a strategy, within the end-to-end Early Warning System, for developing a flood-integrated operational system in Jamaica.

Policies and plans

13 October 2022

Viet Nam: Updated nationally determined contributions

Viet Nam's updated nationally determined contributions (NDC) 2022 has been formulated based on NDC 2020 and contains new points showcasing the efforts of the country to fulfill the commitments at COP26.

Policies and plans

29 September 2022

USA: National strategy for landslide loss reduction

This strategy document describes goals and strategic actions of a comprehensive strategy to meet key challenges to reducing the Nation’s risk from landslide hazards equitably and effectively.

Policies and plans

21 September 2022

Ministerial Declaration: The Maputo Declaration on Bridging the Gap between Early Warning and Early Action

The declaration calls on governments to "support and take an active people-centred role to ensure all citizens in SADC are covered by effective Early Warning and Early Action system initiatives.