Private Sector Engagement in Disaster Risk Management in the Maldives Gains Momentum
Malé City, Maldives – The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in the Maldives has identified private sector engagement (PSE) as an important aspect of strengthening preparedness and resilience.
Building Resilience: Empowering Regional Leaders in Disaster Risk Management
Bishoftu, Ethiopia – Thirty Disaster Risk Management (DRM) leaders from 12 Ethiopian regions and 2 city administrations participated in a DRM leadership cascading training held in Bishoftu from May 14-18, 2024. This intensive program aimed to equip these professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively lead regional humanitarian operations and strengthen disaster preparedness across the country.
ADPC, USAID, and NASA Jointly Launch SERVIR-Southeast Asia to Address Climate Change
Bangkok, Thailand – On January 24, 2023, U.S. Ambassador to Thailand Robert F. Godec, Hans Guttman, Executive Director of the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC), and Dr. Karen M. St. Germain, Earth Science Division Director, NASA launched SERVIR-Southeast Asia (SERVIR-SEA), an $11.2 million ADPC-USAID-NASA initiative to help communities across Southeast Asia adapt to regional and transboundary climate issues and mitigate the impacts of climate change and disasters.
Women’s leadership, localization, and tech-driven change: important lessons and knowledge from Nepal
Sunday, October 16, 2022
ADPC meets Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF)
Friday, October 07, 2022
ADPC, IUCN sign MOU on climate and disaster resilience partnership
Thursday, June 30, 2022
Combating Desertification through Drought Management Solutions
Friday, June 17, 2022
Enhancing the Climate Resilience of Rural Roads in Bangladesh
Wednesday, June 15, 2022