4th National Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (NCDRR) -2025
World Humanitarian Day (2025)
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.
January 29, 2026: Kathmandu, Nepal — DPNet Nepal has formally called for expert inputs to support the integration of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Climate Change agendas into the political party manifestos of Nepal. This initiative aims to ensure that future political commitments are risk-informed, climate-resilient, inclusive, and aligned with sustainable development priorities.
The Provincial Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (PPDRR) of Lumbini Province has been officially established to enhance disaster risk reduction and management through strengthened multi-stakeholder coordination. The platform was formally announced during a program held on 26 January 2026 at the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Law, Deukhuri, Dang.
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) hosted a welcome program on January 22 to congratulate the newly elected Executive Committee of the Disaster Preparedness Network Nepal (DPNet-Nepal), led by Dr. Basanta Raj Adhikari, following the successful conclusion of DPNet’s 17th General Assembly.
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