<b>The Reconstruction of Rio Grande do Sul: The Strategic Role of Planning, Budgeting and Public Management in Responding to Climate Disasters</b>

The floods that hit Rio Grande do Sul (RS, Brazilian State of the South Region) in 2023 represented one of the largest climate disasters in Brazil's recent history. The event exposed not only the vulnerability of infrastructure and local communities, but also the challenges of government planning and management in the face of environmental crises. This article analyzes the main difficulties faced by the state and federal governments during the flood period, the emergency responses adopted, and the lessons taken from other cities in different countries that can be learned to strengthen disaster management in the future.