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National Disaster and Risk Management Framework 2016.

Country/Territory
Palau
Document type
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Water
Keyword
Capacity building Climate change Community management Data collection/reporting Disasters Environmental planning Gender Governance Integrated management Local government Monitoring Policy/planning Precautionary principle Public participation Risk assessment/management Early warning system/emergency intervention system Education Institution
Geographical area
ASIA AND THE PACIFIC, Micronesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

The objectives of the Framework are to (i) effective mechanisms for control, coordination, decision making, accountability, and organizational arrangements for all aspects of disaster management and disaster risk reduction, (ii) organizational arrangements to strengthen mitigation, preparedness, response, relief and recovery planning with an integrated and multi-hazard approach, (iii) integrated planning and collaboration for disaster management and disaster risk reduction across and within all levels of government, departments, sectors and communities, (iv) successful implementation of existing and future relevant national, regional and international policies, and (v) integration of climate change adaptation and disaster management planning and strategy.

Full text
English
Website
palaugov.pw