MIL-OSI United Nations: National disaster risk assessment: A guide for national practitioners

The earlier version, published in 2017, available

This document provides a comprehensive framework for conducting disaster risk assessments (NDRAs) at national and local levels. It is designed to support practitioners in understanding and managing disaster risk in alignment with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030. These guidelines emphasize inclusivity, governance and evidence-based decision-making, offering a flexible, iterative process adaptable to various national contexts.

These guidelines update those published the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) in 2017 in response to feedback from experts and practitioners who identified a need for greater engagement with regional and national governments—the primary users of the guidelines. The update takes a more adaptable and user-focused approach, allowing countries to tailor the framework to their specific contexts while aligning with broader climate adaptation efforts and sustainable development goals.

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