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German strategy for strengthening resilience to disasters – Implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015–2030) / Deutsche Strategie zur Stärkung der Resilienz gegenüber Katastrophen

Published on 29 October 2025
A holistic approach to strengthening resilience and creating a strategic framework.
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German strategy for strengthening resilience to disasters – Implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015–2030) / Deutsche Strategie zur Stärkung der Resilienz gegenüber Katastrophen

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Federal Government of Germany.
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Policy framework

This policy document outlines Germany’s Strategy for Strengthening Resilience to Disasters, implementing the Sendai Framework (2015–2030) at the national level. It presents a holistic approach to disaster risk reduction, emphasising prevention, preparedness, and recovery.

The strategy highlights five action areas: understanding disaster risk, strengthening institutions, investing in disaster preparedness, improving emergency response and reconstruction, and promoting international cooperation. It encourages integrated collaboration among federal and state authorities, municipalities, civil society, scientific institutions, and the private sector to enhance Germany’s capacity to manage crises and emerging threats.

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Hazard types

Biological Chemical Environmental Extraterrestrial Geohazards Meteorological & Hydrological Multi-hazard Societal

DRM Phases

Preparedness Prevention Recovery Response

Geographic focus

Germany

Sectors

Anticipation and foresight Resilience Risk reduction & assessment

Risk drivers

Changing security landscape Climate change Environmental degradation Technological developments Urbanisation