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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Cover and source: Government of the People’s Republic of China
Policies and plans

China: National climate change adaptation strategy 2035

This strategy lays out the guiding ideology, basic principles, and main objectives of China’s climate change adaptation via an in-depth assessment of climate change risks and impacts, the effectiveness of adaptation work, and challenges and opportunities.
COVID-19 Response and Recovery Guidelines ASEAN
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COVID-19 response and recovery guidelines for resilient and sustainable international road freight transport connectivity in ASEAN

The Guidelines were designed to support ASEAN Member States in establishing their regional and national transport connectivity recovery plans with a focus on resilience and sustainability.
Cover and source: Government of Vanuatu
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Vanuatu’s revised and enhanced 1st nationally determined contribution

This updated and enhanced NDC contains 20 Mitigation commitments, 116 Adaptation commitments, 12 Loss & Damage commitments and is based on the ambitions, policies and workplans of Vanuatu's frontline sector agencies
Cover and source: Government of Timor-Leste
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Nationally determined contribution: Timor-Leste 2022-2030

This revised and enhanced Nationally Determined Contribution builds on Timor-Leste’s original NDC and further articulates national intentions to integrate climate risk management into all sectors of society against climate impacts.
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Adapt and thrive: Building a climate-resilient New Zealand

This document sets out Aotearoa New Zealand’s long-term strategy and first national adaptation plan.
Cover and source: Government of Kyrgyzstan
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Plan for comprehensive protection of the population and territories of the Kyrgyz Republic for 2023-2026

The main goal of this concept is to establish long-term priorities for the development of the state system of civil protection to ensure the safety of the population and territories of the country from emergencies and disasters.
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Policies and plans

Mexico: Lineamientos preventivos de operación ante fenómenos naturales perturbadores

Mexico’s National Coordination of Civil Protection published the new official guidelines for access to the Disaster Prevention Fund Program on November 24, 2021 in the Official Gazette.
Cover of Paraguay's NAP: drawing of animals and people along a river
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Paraguay: Plan nacional de adaptación al cambio climático (PNACC)

El Plan Nacional de Adaptación al Cambio Climático 2022-2030 de Paraguay busca promover la acción coordinada de los distintos actores para hacer frente a los efectos del cambio climático en el país, facilitando la integración de la adaptación.

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