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    New Zealand: Emergency Management Act 2026 thumbnail
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    The Emergency Management Act 2026 establishes New Zealand’s framework for hazard management, preparedness, emergency response, recovery, governance, planning, essential infrastructure, compliance, and compensation arrangements.

    New Zealand - government
    Lebanon Response Plan 2026 thumbnail
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    The LRP 2026 aims to respond holistically to the multiple crises facing Lebanon including residual humanitarian needs in conflict affected areas and presents an appeal of $1.62 billion to support coordinated interventions across nine sectors.

    Lebanon - government
    United Nations - Headquarters
    Nigeria: National Strategy for Disaster Risk Reduction (2025–2030)  thumbnail
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    The National Strategy for Disaster Risk Reduction (2025–2030) and Short and Medium Term Action Plan provides a comprehensive, forward-looking framework to strengthen Nigeria’s resilience to disasters.

    Nigeria - government
    Kenya disaster risk financing strategy 2026 -2030 thumbnail
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    This strategy aims to strengthen national and county governments’ financial capacity to manage disaster risks across the DRM continuum, protect vulnerable groups, safeguard development gains, build resilience, and maintain fiscal stability.

    Kenya - government
    Multi-hazard early warnings for all. Roadmap for Samoa thumbnail
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    The Multi-Hazard Early Warnings for All (EW4All) Roadmap for Samoa 2026–2036 outlines Samoa’s strategy for strengthening its national early warning systems to better prepare for and respond to natural hazards and climate-related disasters.

    Samoa - government
    Nepal: National Anticipatory Action Framework 2026 thumbnail
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    The National Anticipatory Action Framework provides the foundation for scaling up anticipatory action across Nepal.

    Nepal - government
    Pakistan-NDMA Summer Contingency Plan 2026 thumbnail
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    The scope of the “NDMA Summer Hazards Contingency Plan 2026” encompasses a comprehensive framework for preparedness, anticipatory actions, response coordination and early recovery measures against a wide spectrum of summer-related hazards across Pakistan.

    National Disaster Management Authority (Pakistan)
    Pakistan National Disaster Response Plan (NDRP) 2026 thumbnail
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    The National Disaster Response Plan (NDRP) 2026 establishes a comprehensive operational framework designed to navigate Pakistan’s evolving hazard landscape within an increasingly complex, climate-vulnerable future.

    National Disaster Management Authority (Pakistan)
    Pakistan: National Disaster Risk Reduction Strategy (NDRRS) 2025–2030 thumbnail
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    The National Disaster Risk Reduction Strategy 2025–2030 serves as Pakistan's primary strategic roadmap for transitioning from a reactive, response-centric model to a proactive, risk-informed governance framework.

    National Disaster Management Authority (Pakistan)
    The Papua New Guinea National Disaster Risk Reduction Framework (2017–2030) thumbnail
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    The Papua New Guinea National Disaster Risk Reduction Framework (2017–2030) outlines the country’s long-term strategy to reduce disaster risk and strengthen resilience.

    Papua New Guinea - government
    Rwanda national disaster risk reduction and management policy thumbnail
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    The Rwanda National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Policy (2023) sets out a national framework to reduce disaster risks and strengthen resilience.

    Rwanda - government
    National disaster management office strategic plan 2016 - 2020 thumbnail
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    The National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) Strategic Plan (2016–2020) outlines Vanuatu’s approach to strengthening disaster risk management in one of the world’s most hazard-exposed countries.

    Vanuatu - government
    Thailand national adaptation plan  thumbnail
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    Thailand’s National Adaptation Plan (2023) provides a comprehensive framework to strengthen climate resilience by reducing vulnerability and integrating adaptation into national, sectoral, and local development planning.

    Thailand - government
    Sierra Leone national disaster risk management policy  thumbnail
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    The revised National Disaster Risk Management Policy (NDRMP) for Sierra Leone is a critical response to the escalating frequency and intensity of disasters, which are increasingly exacerbated by climate change.

    Sierra Leone - government
    National adaptation plan for St. Vincent and the Grenadines  thumbnail
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    The National Adaptation Plan (2019) for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines sets out a long-term framework (2018–2030) to reduce climate vulnerability and embed climate change adaptation into national development planning.

    Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - government
    Adverse weather and health plan thumbnail
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    The Adverse Weather and Health Plan aims to protect individuals and communities from the health effects of adverse weather and to build community resilience.

    UK Health Security Agency
    Disaster Risk Reduction Strategy, Maldives 2024 -2030 thumbnail
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    This Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Strategy prioritizes actions to safeguard Maldives from the multifaceted threats of natural hazards and human-made disasters.

    National Disaster Management Centre (Maldives)
    Anticipatory action for population movement by the IFRC: Report thumbnail
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    This report summarizes two years of collective learning and consultation into anticipatory action for non-climate- or weather-related displacement scenarios.

    International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
    Swedish forestry agency: Second climate change adaptation plan for the Swedish forests thumbnail
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    The Swedish Forestry Agency (Skovstyrelsen) published its second climate change adaptation plan for 2026-20230.

    European Environment Agency
    Agency of energy and climate change thumbnail
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    The Long-Term Strategy on Energy and Climate Change is the instrument that allows the planning, coordination, and rationalisation of the actions, measures and projects to combat climate change and the achievement of the goals of Law 21/ 2018.

    Govern d'Andorra (POGA)
    UN-Water GLAAS 2025: State of systems for drinking-water, sanitation and hygiene thumbnail
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    The UN-Water Global Analysis and Assessment of Sanitation and Drinking-Water (GLAAS) 2025 report examines the status of key components of national drinking-water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) systems.

    UN-Water
    World Health Organization (WHO)
    United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
    National adaptation programme of action (NAPA) on Climate Change thumbnail
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    This publication presents The Gambia’s National Adaptation Programme of Action (NAPA) on Climate Change, outlining the country’s most urgent adaptation priorities in response to current climate variability and projected climate change impacts.

    Gambia - government
    National adaptation plan to climate change 2022-2030 thumbnail
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    This Plan aims at increasing climate resilience in national and sectoral public, private and civil planning and budgeting processes.

    Cabo Verde - government
    National adaptation plan framework for Botswana 2020 thumbnail
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    The purpose of the National Adaptation Plan Framework for Botswana 2020 (NAP Framework) is to give direction and guidance to the development, implementation, and monitoring of the country’s NAP process.

    Botswana - government
    Decision No. 466 approving the National Strategy on Climate Change and Action Plans thumbnail
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    The National Strategy on Climate Change is a national policy with a cross-sectoral approach and has two annexes: the National Action Plan on Mitigation (NAPM) and the National Adaptation Plan (NAP).

    Albania - government
    The South Sudan Roadmap on Anticipatory Action 2025-2030 thumbnail
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    The South Sudan Roadmap on Anticipatory Action 2025-2030 (SSRAA) represents a major milestone in the country’s efforts to shift from crisis-response to proactive risk management.

    South Sudan, Republic of - government
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    This emergency plan is an operational guide for communities in emergency situations, acting as first responders.

    State of Palestine - government
    Tanzania: National Disaster Risk Financing Framework and Implementation Plan thumbnail
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    The National Disaster Risk Financing Framework (DRFF) 2025/26–2030/31 aims to enhance response capacity, ensure fiscal stability, and protect citizens.

    United Republic of Tanzania - government
    Belize: Disaster risk financing policy and implementation plan thumbnail
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    The Government of Belize (GoB) recognizes the critical need for robust DRF mechanisms to mitigate disasters' economic and social impacts.

    Belize - government
    Cambodia: National Roadmap for Early Warnings for All (EW4ALL 2025–2028) thumbnail
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    The roadmap, developed through collaboration among government ministries, UN agencies, and civil society, aligns with global Early Warnings for All (EW4ALL) standards and Cambodia’s Disaster Management Law.

    Cambodia - government
    Somalia National Adaptation Plan thumbnail
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    The National Adaptation Plan aims to build long-term adaptive capacity across key sectors through a coordinated, cross-sectoral approach while promoting sustainable economic growth and safeguarding the most vulnerable populations.

    Somalia - government
    Plano nacional de proteção e defesa civil thumbnail
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    The National Secretariat for Protection and Civil Defense (Sedec), of the Ministry of Integration and Regional Development (MIDR), is the central body of the National System for Protection and Civil Defense (Sinpdec).

    Brazil - government
    Botswana country climate and development report thumbnail
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    The Botswana Country Climate and Development Report identifies water scarcity, persistent droughts, rising temperatures, and more frequent floods as key threats to the country’s sustainable development.

    World Bank, the
    Global Status of Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems 2025 thumbnail
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    It provides a snapshot of progress in achieving Target G of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 and is also a midterm stock-take of the progress made towards Early Warnings for All since its launch in 2022.

    United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
    Sri Lanka: National Climate Finance Strategy (2025-2030) thumbnail
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    The Sri Lankan National Climate Finance Strategy adopts an organized approach based on international best practices, focusing on crucial areas like adaptation, mitigation, and managing climate-related losses.

    Sri Lanka - government
    New Zealand: National Adaptation Framework thumbnail
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    The New Zealand government developed a long-term approach for building New Zealand's resilience to risks from natural hazards such as floods and storms.

    New Zealand - government
    Stratégie Nationale de Réduction des Risques de Catastrophes aux Comores 2024-2030 thumbnail
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    La Stratégie Nationale de Réduction des Risques de Catastrophes (Snrrc) aux Comores vise à renforcer prévention, gestion et résilience.

    Comoros - government
    Lebanon’s Nationally Determined Contribution 2025 thumbnail
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    Lebanon’s Nationally Determined Contribution 3.0 (NDC 3.0) outlines the country’s priorities and requirements for the coming decade to advance its vision of a resilient, low-carbon future.

    Ministry of Environment - Lebanon
    Green Climate Fund
    United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
    Nature-based Solutions for flood mitigation in Australia - Book 1: National Guidelines  thumbnail
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    This document provides the results of work by a research team from the Australian National University Institute for Climate, Energy & Disaster Solutions collaborating with communities in New South Wales and Queensland to explore Nature-based Solutions.

    Australian National University
    Australia - government
    Australia: The National Adaptation Plan thumbnail
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    This National Adaptation Plan is a step change in the Australian Government’s response to climate change.

    Australia - government
    Thailand National Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Plan (2021-2027) (Thai) thumbnail
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    The National Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Plan of Thailand (2021–2027) outlines the country’s framework for managing disaster risks in an era of rapid global change.

    Thailand - government
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    This report outlines five strategic directions for national governments to prioritise in order to accelerate the mainstreaming and scaling up of NbS, thereby strengthening water resilience for communities and economic sectors.

    Asian Disaster Preparedness Center
    International Union for the Conservation of Nature
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    This document is intended to be used by municipal bodies, city authorities and vendors involved in constructing, operating and maintaining these cooling centers across different towns and cities in India.

    National Disaster Management Authority (India)
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    This research looks at how housing policy and planning can better prepare for disasters, and enable recovery from them.

    Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute
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    La Estrategia Nacional de Cambio Climático es el instrumento rector de la política nacional en el mediano y largo plazos para enfrentar los efectos del cambio climático y transitar hacia una economía competitiva.

    Mexico - government
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    Le 3e Plan national d’adaptation au changement climatique a pour socle la trajectoire de réchauffement de référence pour l’adaptation au changement climatique.

    France - government
    Cover and source: Government of the UK
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    The plan outlines the important areas where the various sectors can work together to maintain and improve integrated arrangements for planning and response to deliver the best outcomes possible during adverse weather events.

    United Kingdom - government
    Cover and source: Global Center on Adaptation
    Documents and publications

    The compendium on nature-based solutions (NbS) focuses on showcasing locally led initiatives undertaken by various urban actors, categorised as NbS cases across the cities of Bangladesh.

    Global Center on Adaptation
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    This report analyzes the degree of coherence between national policies and plans focusing on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), disaster risk reduction (DRR), and climate change adaptation (CCA) in Europe and Central Asia.

    UNDRR Bonn Office
    United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Europe & Central Asia
    United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
    Cameroun: Stratégie de financement des risques de catastrophe thumbnail
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    Cette stratégie, alignée sur les engagements internationaux tels que le Cadre de Sendai et la Vision 2035 du pays, vise à renforcer la résilience budgétaire et financière face aux chocs climatiques et autres catastrophes.

    Cameroon - government

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Risk across hazards

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Buildings and disaster risk

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