Standard guidelines for the Tsunami Ready Recognition Programme

Since 2015, the UNESCO/IOC has been promoting the Tsunami Ready Recognition Programme as an international performance-based community recognition pilot consisting of key actions that help to reduce tsunami-related risks to individuals and communities.

This document presents the Standard Guidelines for the Tsunami Ready Recognition Programme. It also includes: the programme framework and background information; key issues concerning the Tsunami Ready Recognition Programme and its methodological references; the indicators to achieve the Tsunami Ready recognition, with templates for requesting recognition; and a  glossary of terms and a list of available tools and references to facilitate its implementation.