Quake and Shake: An International Disaster Law Exercise

Abstract

More countries than ever require post-disaster international assistance in an era of accelerating climate change-driven events and intensifying risk from other threats. Accordingly, affected states must legally prepare to ensure that incoming aid is effective, appropriate, and accountable to its intended recipients. This session focused on how the Guidelines on the Domestic Facilitation and Regulation of International Disaster Assistance (IDRL Guidelines) can support governments in proactively addressing legal and other issues surrounding incoming disaster assistance.