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Kathmandu,  14 October 2025, The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) successfully organized the 4th National Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (NCDRR 2025) on 13–14 October 2025 at ICIMOD, Kathmandu, in collaboration with the National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (NPDRR), DPNet Nepal, and ICIMOD.

Held under the global theme “Fund Resilience, Not Disasters,” the conference was organized to mark the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) and served as a national platform for dialogue, learning, and collaboration on strengthening Nepal’s disaster and climate resilience.

The two-day conference brought together government representatives, national and international experts, development partners, civil society, academia, and the private sector to exchange experiences, innovations, and policy perspectives on disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate adaptation.

Key discussions throughout the conference emphasized:

• Leveraging science, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and frontier technologies for disaster risk reduction and anticipatory action
• Mainstreaming Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) into disaster risk governance and programming
• Strengthening coordination across federal, provincial, and local governments for effective disaster preparedness and response
• Expanding innovative financing mechanisms and private sector engagement for resilience-building initiatives

The opening ceremony was graced by Hon. Home Minister Mr. Om Prakash Aryal, who underscored the importance of proactive investment in disaster preparedness and risk-informed development. The closing ceremony was presided over by Hon. Minister Mr. Kulman Ghising, Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation; Physical Infrastructure and Transport; and Urban Development, who highlighted the need for collective action and sustained investment to reduce disaster losses.

Over the course of the conference, participants engaged in 7 technical sessions and 24 ignite-stage presentations, with insights shared by 61 presenters and panelists. The event witnessed the participation of more than 250 delegates from across the country and beyond.

The conference reaffirmed Nepal’s commitment to advancing the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, strengthening anticipatory action, and fostering inclusive, technology-enabled, and well-financed pathways toward a more resilient future.