The workshop on disaster risk management and climate change was participated by 30 radio and TV journalists from Thailand.

Acknowledging the mass media’s critical role in providing life-saving information to disaster-prone communities, ADPC joined hands with the Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development, the Public Relations Department of Thailand, and the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction to convene thirty radio and television journalists for an in-country workshop on climate change and disaster risk management in Thailand.

Held from 30 to 31 March in Bangkok, the training focused on the basic concepts related to resilience, disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation. ADPC presented several case studies on building resilience in communities in Thailand and across the region.

“Media plays a central role in translating scientific disaster and climate change information to the general public,” said ADPC’s Communications Manager Ms. Leila Puutio. “Well-informed media professionals can help us promote a culture of resilience and preparedness to safeguard communities from the impact of disasters,” she added.

The workshop also provided an opportunity for journalists to learn about the response mechanisms to the El Niño phenomenon that is currently causing severe drought in many parts of Thailand and neighboring countries.

ADPC facilitated the workshop with funding support from the Norwegian Government.

Video clips by NBT World:

In-Country Workshop on Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management for Broadcasters (31 March)

Media Professionals Participate in a Productive Workshop on Disaster Risk (1 April)