Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction

The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015-2030) is an international document which was adopted by UN member states between 14th and 18th of March 2015 at the World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction held in Sendai, Japan and endorsed by the UN General Assembly in June 2015.

• It is the successor agreement to the Hyogo Framework for Action (2005–2015), which has been the most encompassing international accord to date on disaster risk reduction.
• This framework sets universal principles, an all-inclusive framework with feasible targets, and a legal mechanism for disaster risk reduction.
• This framework calls for adopting integrated and inclusive institutional procedures ....