The Pacific Experience in Developing Policy and Legislation on Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation

This analytical report explores and unpacks what were the drivers and process to develop joint national action plans on disaster risk management and climate change (JNAPs) and sustainable development plans addressing disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate change adaptation (CCA) in Pacific islands countries. Their impact and potential in facilitating effective disaster risk management and climate change adaptation is assessed, as well as potential linkages between legislation and policy documents. The three Pacific islands countries (PICs) included in this report are Cook Islands, Solomon Islands, Tonga and Tuvalu.