This Presidential Decree approves the Strategic Plan for the Prevention and Reduction of Disaster Risk Management, within the framework of the National Development Plan 2013-2017. This Strategic Plan, consisting of 6 Sections (including maps and tables), establishes the disaster risks management requirements and the steps to be taken if a natural emergency is occurring within the National territory, such as: droughts, floods, fires, etc. This Strategic Plan aims to contribute to the country's sustainable development process by reducing vulnerability to climate change.