UNISDR's Strategic Framework 2016-2021 is guided by the following vision, mandate and overarching objective:
Vision - The substantial reduction of disaster risk and losses for a sustainable future
Mandate - Focal point of the United Nations system for disaster risk reduction and the custodian of the Sendai Framework, supporting countries and societies in its implementation, monitoring and review of progress
Overarching Objective - The prevention of new and reduction of existing disaster risk and strengthening resilience through successful multi-hazard disaster risk management
UNISDR delivers its mandate through three Strategic Objectives and two Enablers:
SO1 - Strengthen global monitoring, analysis and coordination of Sendai Framework implementation
SO2 - Support to regional and national Sendai Framework implementation
SO3 - Catalyse action through Member States and Partners
Enabler 1 - Effective knowledge management, communication and global advocacy
Enabler 2 - Strengthened organisational performance
The prevention of new and reduction of existing disaster risk and strengthening resilience through successful multi-hazard disaster risk management.