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The goal of the Kaveinga Tapapa, the Climate and Disaster Compatible Development Policy of the Cook Islands, is to provide an integrated and coherent policy and planning framework that directs country led and coordinated adaptation and mitigation actions and resources towards climate and disaster compatible development outcomes. Its intended strategic outcomes include sustainable water, food, energy and social security; increased community preparedness and adaptation to risks and impacts; effective and sustained use of land, sea and natural resources; and safeguarded biodiversity and ecosystems.
The Law establishes the National Natural Disaster Management Committee, which duties and powers include laying down the policies for natural disaster management; forming various disaster management work committees; allocating responsibilities among the committees at the regional or state level; submitting a report to the President to declare disaster affected areas; coordinating local authorities and organizations for timely evacuations; screening, cooperating and supervising international organizations or foreign countries aiding disaster management efforts, among others. The Law also empowers the President to declare an area as a natural disaster-affected area if it is known that there has been a severe natural disaster which causes extensive loss of life and property, and damage to the environment and it is believed that there may be difficulties in the rapid restoration of normality.
The National Disaster Response Framework has been prepared for the effective coordination and implementation of disaster preparedness and response activities by developing a National Disaster Response plan that clarifies the roles and responsibilities of Government and Non Government agencies involved in disaster risk management in Nepal. The main purpose of this framework is to develop a clear, concise and comprehensive national disaster response framework for Nepal that can guide a more effective and coordinated national response in case of a large scale disaster.
The Act established the basic policies on the measures for the prevention of bullying in order to protect the dignity of children.
In the absence of stipulation, the interest for the loan or forbearance of money, goods or credits, shall be 6% per annum.
The Law enunciates the basic principles of natural and state policies on disaster prevention and control. It also provides for sourcing of manpower for this purpose. The Law identifies natural disaster prevention and control activities, the appropriate response to natural disasters, as well as remediation of natural disaster consequences.
The Resolution was issued to adopt a pro-forma Distribution Wheeling Services Agreement between the Distribution Utility and Retail Electricity Supplier for the implementation of the Retail Competition and Open Access rules.
The Resolution was issued to adopt a pro-forma Connection Agreement between the Distribution Utility and Contestable Customer for the implementation of the Retail Competition and Open Access rules.
The Resolution was issued to adopt a pro-forma Supplier of Last Resort contract between the Distribution Utility and Contestable Customer upon the occurrence of a Last Resort Supply Event, for the implementation of the Retail Competition and Open Access rules.
The Resolution, issued by the Central Executive Committee of Viet Nam, specifies general objectives to be achieved by 2020 and by 2050. It also identifies specific objectives and key tasks of proactively adapting to climate change; preventing natural disasters; reducing greenhouse gas emissions; having basic change in the exploitation and use of natural resources in the sustainable, effective and rational direction; curbing the rising levels of environmental pollution; reducing biodiversity in order to ensure the quality of the living environment; and maintaining ecological balance towards a green and environmental friendly economy.