Bangladesh Preparedness Partnership: Building an Inclusive Disaster Management System in Bangladesh

Persons with disabilities (PWD) are often disproportionately affected during disasters, facing significant barriers in physical access, communication, and social support. These challenges make it increasingly difficult for them to prepare for, respond to, and recover from such crises.

ADPC remembers 26 December 2004 when the Earth heaved, the Sea rose and the World Changed

Twenty Years ago, at 07:58:53, the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami caused widespread destruction and mobilized an enormous effort for humanitarian assistance never seen in the past. The severity of the human suffering was accompanied by widespread destruction of physical, social and productive infrastructure caused by the action of the earthquake and the ensuing tsunami waves that spread havoc covering a wide surface area in the shores of the Indian Ocean and affected several countries including the African coast.

Simulation Drills to test Emergency Response Plans (ERPs) of three Urban Primary Healthcare Centers (UPHCCs) in Dhaka

As part of the "Bangladesh Resilience Advancement in City Ecosystems" (BRACE) Program initiated in in June 2023, with support from the USAID Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance, Simulation Drills to test Emergency Response Plans (ERPs) of three Urban Primary Healthcare Centers (UPHCCs)in Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) were carried out in November 2024.

Exciting News at ADPC!

The Board of Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) has unanimously selected Aslam Perwaiz as ADPC’s the Executive Director (ED)! Aslam brings a wealth of experience in disaster risk reduction and a dynamic vision for ADPC future, ensuring continued growth and success.

Knowledge and Skill enhancement of Urban Community Volunteers in Bangladesh on ward-level priority DRR actions

A three-day intensive training program on Priority Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Actions concluded was conducted during 13-15 December 2024 in Cox's Bazar, bringing together urban community volunteers from Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) and Cox’s Bazar Municipality.

Strengthening ASEAN's Cross-Border Resilience to Tropical Cyclones and Droughts

A few months ago, Typhoon Yagi swept across numerous countries in East and Southeast Asia, leaving a path of destruction from extreme winds and floods. As countries implement extensive response and recovery efforts, this event underscores the importance of regional cooperation and preparedness in the face of disasters.

The launch of Regional Drought Risk Management and Mitigation Strategy for South Asia

The Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC), in partnership with the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), organized a side event at UNCCD COP16 in Riyadh Saudi Arabia, titled “Empowering Resilience: Innovative Strategies for Drought Risk Management and Mitigation” on 10 December 2024 from 09:00 to 10:30 hours.

Building Resilience Together: NDMA Maldives and ADPC Strengthen Partnership

In a step toward fortifying disaster resilience in the Maldives, Ms. Safeenaz Hassan, Secretary General of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Maldives, visited the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) headquarters in Bangkok on 20 November 2024.

Strengthening Disaster Management in Bangladesh: A Collaborative Workshop on SOD and NPDM Monitoring Systems

The SOD 2019 (Standing Orders on Disaster) and NPDM 2021-2025 Progress Monitoring and Tracking System (ProMoTS) workshop was held in Dhaka on 13 November 2024 , aimed to enhance Bangladesh's disaster management capabilities by developing a robust monitoring and evaluation system for the SOD and NPDM (National Plan for Disaster Management).

Public Finance at the Forefront: Integrating Disaster Risk into Development & Financial Planning

November 12, 2024, Baku, Azerbaijan, The Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) and Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) today hosted an event at the COP29 in Baku, highlighting the significance of mainstreaming disaster risk considerations into development & financial planning.