Strengthening the policy and regulatory framework for Disaster Risk Management in Tuvalu

Grant Amount: $199,490

Region East Asia and Pacific (EAP)

Country Tuvalu

Start Date 05/2019

Completion Date 08/2021

Funding Source European Union (EU) - African, Caribbean, and Pacific (ACP) Region Disaster Reduction Partnership Trust Fund

The objective of this grant is to provide technical and analytical support to the relevant Ministries and
agencies of Tuvalu to review existing Disaster
Risk Management (DRM) policies, plans, and regulations, identify potential gaps,
and priority reform actions for the Government, leading to enhanced capacity for
implementation of the National Strategic Action Plan for Climate Change and DRM. This technical assistance is enabling the Tuvalu Development Policy Operation and DRM CAT-DDO that is currently under preparation.

Sendai Priorities

Priority 1Understanding disaster risk

Priority 2Strengthening disaster risk governance to manage disaster risk

Priority 3Investing in disaster risk reduction for resilience

Priority 4Enhancing disaster preparedness for effective response and to “Build Back Better” in recovery, rehabilitation and reconstruction