Until relatively recently, Burundi was apparently not subject to risks and natural disasters. However, in recent decades, extreme weather events, such as droughts, floods, floods, storms, hail and ground movements associated with the passage of heavy rains, seem to be happening at a faster pace and potentially more dangerous and more devastating than in the past. Technological, health, socio-political risks and especially forest fires have increased in recent years. The exacerbation of the consequences of these risks and disasters is mainly linked to two major factors: ongoing climate change and the various pressures on the Burundian environment both in rural countryside and in cities.

Chronic poverty and the absence of land use regulations, both urban and rural, undeniably contribute to the increase in vulnerable people. It is in this spirit that the National Strategy for Risk Prevention and Disaster Management is closely linked to environmental issues and the strategic framework for combating poverty for sustainable development.

This strategy is therefore the important starting point in integrating risks and disasters into sectoral planning for sustainable development, but in an environmentally reliable environment for Burundi. It is a step expressed by political will in the prevention and management of risks and disasters.