Small Island Developing States

Disaster risk management, disaster risk reduction, disaster preparedness and long-term recovery in the context of Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Τhis theme covers the unique and particular vulnerabilities of SIDS as well as SIDS’ exposure to climate hazards and sea-level rise.

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Policies and plans

This act provides for the organization, functioning, powers and responsibilities of the National Disaster Committee and the National Disaster Management Office of Vanuatu, and for the elaboration of national and provincial disaster plans.

Vanuatu - government
Documents and publications

This book was produced to mark the end of the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction (IDNDR). It provides solutions to problems associated with disasters, stimulating discussion and improvements in methods of protecting people and property.

International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction
Tudor Rose
Policies and plans

An act to make better provisions for the government and relevant agencies to perform functions and duties in relation to natural disaster management. Section 39 deals specifically with disaster mitigation and preparedness.

Fiji - government
Policies and plans

An Act to make provision for the welfare and the safety of the community in case of hurricane, earthquake, fire, flood or any other disaster.

Saint Lucia - government
Policies and plans

This act provides for the establishment of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management and regulates its structure, functions, responsibilities and activities related to disaster risk management.

Jamaica - government
Policies and plans

This act provides for the organization and management which is necessary to ensure mitigation of, preparedness for, response to and recovery from disasters in Kiribati. It regulates the institutional framework for disaster prevention and management.

Kiribati - government
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Policies and plans

The Commission is responsible for preparing and organizing the establishment and installation of the Civil Protection System by the Cape Verde Government Program.

Serviço Nacional de Protecção Civil
Policies and plans

This act provides for the establishment, structure, organization, powers, functioning and responsibilities of the National Disaster Council of Solomon Islands.

Solomon Islands - government
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