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Indicator 1.5.3
Number of countries that adopt and implement national disaster risk reduction strategies in line with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030
National disaster risk reduction strategies in line with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030 adopted and implemented
Proxy
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This indicator contains some alternative data to those specified by the United Nations (UN). This indicator is the most suitable match currently available.
Non-statistical indicator
We have identified the following to be relevant for reporting on this indicator:
Canada’s Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction was established in 2009 as a multi-stakeholder national mechanism that coordinates and advises on areas of priority requiring concerted action.
The Emergency Management Strategy for Canada helps fulfill the Government of Canada’s commitment under the Sendai Framework for a pan-Canadian disaster risk reduction strategy and aligns with the Sendai Framework’s 2030 timeline.
The table below contains more information regarding the indicator.
Goal
Goal 1: End poverty in all its forms everywhere
Target
Target 1.5: By 2030, build the resilience of the poor and those in vulnerable situations and reduce their exposure and vulnerability to climate-related extreme events and other economic, social and environmental shocks and disasters
Indicator
Indicator 1.5.3: National disaster risk reduction strategies in line with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030 adopted and implemented
Definition and concepts
This indicator informs on the adoption and implemention of national disaster risk reduction strategies in line with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030.
Comment and limitations
This is a proxy indicator. The UN Global indicator states: “Number of countries that adopt and implement national disaster risk reduction strategies in line with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030”.
Method of computation
This table provides information on metadata for SDG indicators as defined by the UN Statistical Commission. Complete global metadata is provided by the UN Statistics Division.
Goal
Goal 1: End poverty in all its forms everywhere
Target
Target 1.5: By 2030, build the resilience of the poor and those in vulnerable situations and reduce their exposure and vulnerability to climate-related extreme events and other economic, social and environmental shocks and disasters
Indicator
Indicator 1.5.3: Number of countries that adopt and implement national disaster risk reduction strategies in line with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030
UN designated tier
Tier I
UN custodian agency
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
