Disaster Risk Management Act, 2007 (No. 33 of 2007). País/Territorio Islas Cook Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2007 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Título completoAn Act to provide for Disaster Risk Management in the Cook Islands. Materia Medio ambiente gen., Agua Palabra clave Peligros Institución Política/planificación Sistema de alerta temprana Legislación básica Área geográphica Asia y Pacifico, Oceania, Polinesia, Pequeños estados insulares en desarrollo, Pacífico Sur Resumen This Act concerns the response to disasters affecting Cook Islands. The objects of this Act are to: (a) ensure Disaster Risk Management procedures are put in place and provided by Emergency Management Cook Islands by means of disaster risk reduction, mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery; (b) establish an efficient structure for the management of disasters and emergencies by promoting cooperation amongst agencies with a role in disaster risk management, and enhancing their capacities to maintain the provision of essential services during periods of disaster and emergency; and (c) enhance the capacity of the government, relevant agencies and the community to effectively manage the impacts of disasters and emergencies and to take all necessary action to prevent or minimise threats caused by emergencies. Texto completo Inglés Página web www.paclii.org Referencias - Legislación Implementado por Mangaia Island Disaster Risk Management Plan 2014-2018. Legislación | Islas Cook | 2014 Palabra clave: Desastres, Evaluación/manejo de riesgos, Gobernanza, Sistema de alerta rápida/sistema de intervención de emergencia, Inundación, Financiamiento, Cambio climático, Sustancias peligrosas, Desarrollo sostenible Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX