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Table 1 Theme, categories and final codes of the study

From: How can the Sendai framework be implemented for disaster risk reduction and sustainable development? A qualitative study in Iran

Main theme

Categories

Codes

Executive actions for the implementation of the Sendai framework

Executive actions for implementing the Sendai framework in the strategy of Understanding disaster risk

1. analyzing risk history and creating a risk zoning map

2. Establishing and enhancing disaster research institutes, as well as their networking

3. Utilizing dependable and scientific techniques to identify, comprehend, and evaluate risks

4. Development and introduction of native risk comprehension tools based on the nation's resources

5. Employing elites from many professions to form specialized risk recognition groups and to help develop a common terminology

6. Establishing a national, supra-factional organization or giving authority to an existing organization to get the support and involvement of high-ranking public and private sector managers

7. Establishing integrated information infrastructures to identify risks, define them, and evaluate possible threats for them

8. Integrating risk management into organizational missions with regard to sustainable development goals

9. Developing educational programs to promote Society risk understanding and localize it

10. Fostering a culture of risk awareness and understanding at all societal levels through the use of mass and personal media

11. Focusing on non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to raise societal awareness

Executive actions for implementing the Sendai framework in the strategy of strengtheningdisaster risk governance to manage disaster risk

1. Combining related organizations with the same functions to form a single national organization

2. Establishment of regional risk governance laws and regulations, as well as the development of implementation and facilitation measures for these laws

3. Strengthening risk management's position in governance documents by including it in 5-year plans

4. Stakeholder analysis to get approval, offer dependable funding, and improve the collaborative strategy of stakeholder organizations

5. Establishing an information network at the national level for distributing information to relevant entities

6. Compilation of requirements for obtaining a risk management position following the meritocracy principle

7. performing comparative research to discover a model for country and standardizing rules and procedures

8. the creation of an extensive risk management strategy, regular and ongoing national monitoring, and a focus on being program-oriented rather than individualistic

9. Using expert managers in risk management and improving their scientific level

10. Increasing the proportion of funds for risk reduction in the national macro budget

11. Attention on comprehensive risk management, including risk probability, capacity, and vulnerability.

Executive actions for implementing the Sendai framework in the strategy of Investing in disaster risk reduction for resilience

1. Utilizing legislative tools (such as tax breaks, loan grants, etc.) to encourage individuals to invest in this sector while explicitly communicating the difficulties resulting from disasters to them

2. Training to managers and community influencers to encourage investment in DRR

3. Incorporating DRR projects into current construction and development programs and allocating funding from the National Development Fund

4. Conducting comparative research to draw on global experiences regarding the effects of an investment in DRR and access to technical and transparent disaster information

5. Development of knowledge-based companies in the field of DRR and investment in it

6. Approval of laws for the investment of economic enterprises, polluting industries and insurance in DRR and revision of building regulations.

7. Preventing the advertising of harmful products and services and promoting the purchase of safe products, personal safety equipment, and other necessary safety and protection equipment by the general public

8. Adopt legislation to compel governments to invest in DRR and facilitate the participation of other sectors such as NGOs, private and charitable institutions, and international organizations.

Executive actions for implementing the Sendai framework in the strategy of enhancing disaster preparedness for effective response and to “Build Back Better” in recovery, rehabilitation and reconstruction

1. Establishing an up-to-date early warning system and designing community-based early warning protocols

2. Developing and enhancing the incident command system to support and coordinate actions across agencies responsible for disaster response.

3. Compilation of a comprehensive disaster preparedness plan and practice the program in regular intervals.

4. Preparation and compilation of training programs for disaster preparedness and response according to the target groups (from elementary schools to households and universities).

5. Paying special attention to the role of social networks and media in transmitting timely and correct information during disasters and providing proper education to the people

6. Improving information systems and technologies, including simulation, GIS, etc., to develop risk maps, forecast disasters, logistics, etc.

7. Use of NGOs, private sector and international organizations to increase preparedness in society.