Vanuatu has established a two-tier system of support plans to strengthen disaster coordination, planning, preparedness, response, and recovery at the community level. At the provincial level, each province develops a Provincial Disaster and Climate Response Plan (PDCRP) in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Office. These plans define roles, responsibilities, and coordinated actions across government and non-government actors, and are reviewed annually with full updates every five years. At the area council level, communities conduct local risk and vulnerability assessments that inform tailored disaster preparedness and response plans. Together, these provincial and area council plans ensure that disaster risk management is both locally relevant and nationally coordinated, enabling communities to better prepare for and recover from climate-related and natural hazards.

My progress target: 2021 - Cloudy

This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Vanuatu statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Vanuatuan statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Vanuatu-specific metadata information.

Proxy

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Definition

The “Number of Support Plans Available to Communities for Coordination, Planning, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery” indicator measures the total count of formally developed and accessible plans that provide guidance and resources to communities for managing disaster risks and responding effectively to emergencies. These plans cover various aspects of disaster management, including coordination, planning, preparedness, response, and recovery.
Concept

This indicator tracks the availability and dissemination of disaster management support plans at the community level. Support plans are comprehensive documents that outline the roles, responsibilities, strategies, and resources needed to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. These plans are crucial for ensuring that communities are equipped with the knowledge and tools to manage risks and reduce the impact of disasters. The indicator reflects the efforts made by governments, NGOs, and other stakeholders to enhance community resilience and disaster readiness.
Disaggregation

Region
Rationale

Monitoring the number of support plans available to communities is essential for assessing the level of preparedness and resilience at the local level. Well-developed support plans provide clear guidance for community leaders, emergency responders, and residents, helping them to coordinate efforts, allocate resources effectively, and implement timely responses during disasters.
Method of Computation

To compute the “Number of Support Plans Available to Communities for Coordination, Planning, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery,” first identify and list all the relevant support plans developed and made available to communities. Then, verify that these plans are accessible to the communities they are intended to serve. Finally, count the total number of these available and accessible support plans.

Formula: Total Number of Support Plans Available= Total of All Verified Support Plans Available to Communities
Sustainable Development Goal Indicator Alignment

13.b.1
Unit of Measurement

Number
Frequency of Collection

Annually
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