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Indicator 11.b.1
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: 11: Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable
Target
Target 11.b: By 2020, substantially increase the number of cities and human settlements adopting and implementing integrated policies and plans towards inclusion, resource efficiency, mitigation and adaptation to climate change, resilience to disasters, and develop and implement, in line with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030, holistic disaster risk management at all levels
Indicator
Indicator 11.b.1: 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: 11: Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable
Target
Target 11.b: By 2020, substantially increase the number of cities and human settlements adopting and implementing integrated policies and plans towards inclusion, resource efficiency, mitigation and adaptation to climate change, resilience to disasters, and develop and implement, in line with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030, holistic disaster risk management at all levels
Indicator
Indicator 11.b.1: 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)
