Myanmar Action Plan on Disaster Risk Reduction (MAPDRR) 2017. Country/Territory Myanmar Document type Date 2017 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Environment gen., Fisheries, Forestry, Cultivated plants, Water Keyword Sustainable development Disasters Risk assessment/management Climate change Water shortage/drought Crops/grasses Cultural heritage Farming Mountain area Collecting/harvesting Governance Forest management/forest conservation Planting material/seeds Plant production Water conservation zone Geographical area Asia, ASIA AND THE PACIFIC, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries, South-Eastern Asia Entry into force notes 2017 - 2030. Abstract The Myanmar Action Plan on Disaster Risk Reduction lays out the path that must be followed to make the country disaster resilient. It covers both natural hazards and man-made disasters and will be implemented through a people-centered and inclusive approach focusing on managing risks rather than managing disasters. The MAPDRR includes prioritized interventions until 2020 together with a long-term Vision to be implemented by 2030. The Vision aims to protect lives, economy, heritage and environment, through an inclusive approach towards sustainable development in Myanmar. Full text English