National Disaster Risk Reduction Strategy of the Republic of Tajikistan for 2019-2030.

The Strategy was designed on the strength of the National Development Strategy of Tajikistan 2030, lessons learned from implementation of the National Disaster Risk Management Strategy of Tajikistan for 2010-2015 put into effect by the Government of Tajikistan, and in accordance with new approaches taken by the world community to address disaster risk issues, including the climate change problem outlined in the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 (Sendai Framework) and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals.
The Strategy analyzes progress attained by our country in disaster risk reduction over the period 1997-2018, reviews strengths and weaknesses of the risk management process, emphasizes the role of disaster preparedness and response procedures and, based on existing problems, sets forth goals and objectives of this new disaster risk reduction strategy for Tajikistan.
The goal of the Strategy is to reduce the existing and prevent new disaster risks by strengthening the national capacity in disaster risk management. The four key objectives will contribute to the achievement of this goal. The first objective is to reduce the number of deaths, persons affected and material damage caused by natural disasters as compared to the period 2005-2015. The second objective is to ensure that all stakeholders have access to disaster risk information. The third objective is aimed at mainstreaming of disaster risk management into development process. The fourth objective aims at improving disaster preparedness and response mechanisms.
Considering the differential impact that changes to the climate have on different regions of the country, detailed projections will have to be developed for each of the regions, the results of which will be used to plan climate change adaptation measures.
Disaster management in Tajikistan takes place through a formal Unified State System on the Prevention and Liquidation of Emergency Situations (the Unified System) coordinated by Commissions of Emergency Situations at the national, provincial, city, district, local and organizational levels. These Commissions, chaired by the most senior official at each level, include all relevant government entities as members. The commission at national level is headed by the Chairman of the Government of Tajikistan. The Unified System is currently being instituted. To improve planning and disaster response it is essential that every organization has its emergency plan in place.
Expected outcomes of the Strategy implementation: (a) a database on disaster-induced losses disaggregated by gender, age and disability is established and regularly updated; (b) regulatory documents to enhance risk reduction and risk management practices are being developed for public and private agencies and organizations; (c) regular assessments of disaster risks, vulnerabilities, capacities, risk exposure, hazard characteristics and their potential impacts (risk profiling) are regularly implemented at the local level; (d) a gender sensitive information support system and population training programs on disaster prevention, protection and recovery are being established; (e) dialogue and cooperation in disaster risk reduction between public authorities and private sector, civil society is established and evolves; and (f) an evidence base for research in disaster risk reduction is being established.