Integrating the Hyogo Framework into Mongolia's disaster risk reduction (DRR) policy and management

The Hyogo Framework for Action stresses disaster risk reduction (DRR) at local, national and international levels and provides guidance to risk-prone countries. The framework aims to strengthen adaptive capacity, increase resilience and reduce disaster risk, particularly in developing countries. Mongolia exemplifies the importance and challenge of DRR in a nation highly vulnerable to climate hazards. An extreme winter disaster in 2010 led to great livestock and livelihood losses and highlights the impact of disaster on society. This paper examines the role and implementation of the Hyogo Framework in Mongolia and the obstacles the country encounters in implementing the Hyogo Framework goals effectively. The 2010 disaster provides an opportunity to examine DRR policy, governance and organization in Mongolia.