Disaster laws - discussion paper

This informal discussion paper provides an overview of the three sub-topics on disaster laws proposed for the 31st International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent (International Conference), to be convened in Geneva, from 28 November to 1 December 2011. The sub-topics proposed for consideration by International Conference participants are: (i) legal preparedness for international disaster response (IDRL); (ii) enhancing disaster risk reduction, particularly at the community level, through legislation; and (iii) regulatory issues impacting the provision of emergency and transitional shelter after disasters.

The paper is intended to serve as a basis for dialogue in advance of the International Conference and before the official background documents are finalized.