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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. 

News and Updates

Nepal's Unified Delegation Leaves Mark on GPDRR 2025 Outcomes
  2025-07-10

Geneva, Switzerland, June 6, 2025: The eighth edition of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GPDRR 2025), recognized by the UN General Assembly as the leading multi-stakeholder forum for assessing global progress on the Sendai Framework, concluded successfully today in Geneva. Organized by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) and hosted by the Government of Switzerland, this biennial event from June 2-6 brought together more than 3,400 delegates from 166 countries.

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Monsoon Preparedness Sensitization Workshop Held in Koshi Province
  2025-07-10

The Koshi Province Monsoon Preparedness Sensitization Workshop, held on 6 Ashadh 2082 (20 June 2025) in Biratnagar, convened provincial and local officials, security agencies, humanitarian partners, technical experts, and community organisations to align on the Provincial Monsoon Preparedness and Response Plan 2082. Organised by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Law (MoIAL) with support from DPNet Nepal, PLAN International, and DEPROSC Nepal, the event aimed to forge a shared, action-oriented understanding of Koshi’s heightened flood- and landslide-risk as Nepal’s primary monsoon gateway. Opening remarks from the Hon. Chief Minister and MoIAL leadership highlighted the province’s commitment to evidence-based planning, decentralised coordination, and climate-resilient development.

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DPNet Koshi Province Board Meets with National Chair
  2025-07-10

On 20 June 2025 the DPNet convened a full-board meeting of its Koshi Province Committee, in the presence of DPNet Chair, Dr Raju Thapa. Provincial board members opened the session by outlining recent organisational milestones, ongoing partnerships and emerging challenges. After listening to these updates, Dr Thapa commended the team’s energy but urged them to pivot from isolated, project-level interventions toward a broader role as the province’s hub for coordination and collaboration in DRR.

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DPNet Timeline

  • 2020 Onwards

    • Organized National Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction
    • Conducted CHS review reflection and various policy dialogues in federal and provincial level
  • 2016-2020

    • Conducted interaction with MPs to formulate DM Act
    • Coordinated among Ministries, AINTGDM and stakeholders for the formulation of NDRRP and NDRRSAP
  • 2011-2015

    • Developed guideline for District Disaster Preparedness and Response Plan
    • Took the responsibility as a Secretariat of NPDRR, chaired by Secretary of MoHA
  • 2006-2010

    • Registered as a legal entity
    • Initiated the publication of Nepal Disaster Report
    • Initiated advocacy for the need of strategic planning
  • 2001-2005

    • Initiated to bridge the gap between Government and stakeholders
    • Initiated advocacy for the need of DM Act
  • 1996-2000

    • Established as loose forum
    • Initiated policy dialogues on DM
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