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.

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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:

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Policies and plans

The Adverse Weather and Health Plan aims to protect individuals and communities from the health effects of adverse weather and to build community resilience.

United Kingdom - government
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The Regional Drought Risk Management and Mitigation Strategy has been developed to provide a comprehensive framework for reducing drought risk and mitigating its impacts across South Asia.

United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)
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The National Health and Climate Strategy (the Strategy) is a whole-of-government plan to address the health and wellbeing impacts of climate change:

Australia - government
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Le PCS, outil de gestion des crises des communes, permet de préparer la réponse à tout type d'évènements pouvant impacter la population, quelle qu'en soit la nature (accident, phénomène météo, inondation, etc.).

Ministère de l'Intérieur (France)
Cover and source: Government of Türkiye
Policies and plans

Turkey's Climate Change Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan (CCASAP) for 2024-2030 covers 11 sectors and includes 40 strategic goals and 129 actions to be implemented by responsible institutions and organizations.

Ministry of Environment and Urbanization (Türkiye)
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Manitoba's Heat Alert and Response System (HARS) Guide (2024) offers recommendations for government departments, agencies and local authorities in their development or upgrading of plans tailored to their unique needs and requirements.

Government of Canada
Cover and source: Sendai Stakeholder Engagement Mechanism
Documents and publications

The following demands come from previous Sendai Stakeholder Engagement Mechanism (SEM) position papers for UNFCCC processes. These demands have been long-standing, and the urgency of the climate crisis necessitates no more delays their implementation.

Stakeholder Engagement Mechanism (SEM)
Cover and source: Pan American Health Organization
Policies and plans

The 174th Session of the Executive Committee of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) adopted the policy to urge member states to bolster health sector capacity for adaptation and mitigation with an equity- and human rights-oriented approach.

Pan American Health Organization

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