Learning and Sharing National Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (NCDRR)- 2022
International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2023 Celebrated
Disaster Preparedness Network-Nepal (DPNet), established in 1996, stands as a key national umbrella organization dedicated to enhancing disaster management in Nepal through a unified approach involving national and international agencies. The core focus of DPNet is on fostering coordination, collaboration, learning, and sharing of experiences in strengthening disaster management practices. The organization plays a crucial role in knowledge management, capacity building, policy advocacy, and in facilitating networking among government and relevant stakeholders.
On October 29, 2024, post-conference review session following the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR) organized. The program was led by NDRRMA Executive Chief Anil Pokhrel and featured a detailed presentation by Dr. Raju Thapa, who also coordinated Nepal Team Delegation for APMCDRR 2024. Representing Nepal’s delegation at APMCDRR, Dr. Thapa shared key insights, observations, and takeaways collected from the Nepali delegation members, emphasizing the importance of disaster resilience as the region prepares for 2030 in line with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction.
The Nepal Geological Society (NGS), in partnership with the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) as the co-organizer and DPNet Nepal as the coordinator, hosted a symposium for the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) 2024. Held under the theme “Empowering the Next Generation for a Resilient Future,” the event took place on October 29, 2024, at the Nepal Tourism Board in Kathmandu. A broad spectrum of stakeholders participated, including government officials, geologists, disaster experts, youth representatives, and partner organizations. This gathering aimed to foster meaningful dialogue, share research, and discuss actionable strategies to mitigate disaster risks across Nepal.
The Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR) is an intergovernmental conference that plays a crucial role in shaping the disaster risk management strategies of the Asia-Pacific region, the most disaster-prone area in the world. Established to facilitate the implementation of the global frameworks like the Hyogo Framework for Action (2005-2015) and, subsequently, the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015-2030), the APMCDRR has evolved into one of the most important platforms for enhancing regional cooperation in disaster risk reduction (DRR). The first conference, then known as the Asian Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (AMCDRR), was held in Beijing in 2005. It marked the beginning of a series of conferences that have since been hosted in countries such as India, Malaysia, the Republic of Korea, Indonesia, Thailand, and Mongolia, showcasing the region’s commitment to DRR.
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