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Dimension Society and Culture
Data Sources NOTE – Data on risk and vulnerability assessments and actions can be derived from
/ Relevant the following non-exhaustive list of sources:
Databases
Global datasets on risks and vulnerabilities (e.g., heat, drought, flooding,
earthquakes, typhoon and tsunami).
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (http:// unfccc
.int) for data, policies, plans and strategies to address risks and vulnerabilities
associated with climate change.
The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (http:// www .unisdr .org) for
disaster risk management policies, plans and strategies.

Various databases of relevant institutions including: The World Bank, Global
Environment Facility, OECD, Asian Development Bank, African Development Bank,
Development Bank of Latin America.
World Risk Index for data source, as well as public private partnerships with
reinsurance companies for these data.

SDG Reference(s) SDG Indicator 11.B.1: Proportion of local governments that adopt and implement
local disaster risk reduction strategies in line with the Sendai Framework for
Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030.
Verification Check data sources.
Guidance
In most cases the city will have to self identify as the extent of plans.

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