virtually, Thailand – According to the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), less than 5% of disaster-related funding is allocated to disaster risk reduction (DRR), and only 1.2% of global humanitarian assistance reaches local and national actors.
Maldives, Maldives – The Strengthening Preparedness and Resilience through Inclusive Community Governance in the Maldives (SPRING) program has advanced efforts to enhance disaster preparedness and resilience in the Maldives.
Bangkok, Thailand – The Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) is highly vulnerable to climate change and disasters, which transcend national borders and require coordinated responses. Unexpected recurrence of disasters such as floods and drought have become commonplace in countries such as Cambodia and Vietnam.