Joint National Action Plan for Climate Change Adaptation & Disaster Risk Management 2014–2018, 2014 (Marshall Islands)

The Joint National Action Plan (JNAP) for Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Management (CCA and DRM) sets out a granular strategy in order to comprehensively address the climate change impacts in the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI). The proposed actions on the critical issues provide an updated action plan which could apply whether the source of the risk is climate-driven or otherwise. It identifies strategic objectives which include:

• Establishing and supporting an enabling environment for improved coordination of disaster risk management/climate change adaptation.
• Public education and awareness of effective CCA and DRM from local to national level.
• Enhanced emergency preparedness and response at all levels.
• Improved energy security, working towards a low-carbon future.
• Enhanced local livelihoods and community resilience.
• Integrated approach to development planning including consideration of climate change and disaster risks.

The objective of the JNAP is to enhance the resilience of the people of RMI, by formulating a roadmap that is nationally owned and driven, defining key national priorities for reducing the country's risk and vulnerability.