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Summary

The Knowledge Forum on Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilient Livelihoods in the Koshi Basin, organized by ICIMOD’s Koshi Basin Programme in collaboration with key institutions, aimed to establish a regional knowledge network for water security and resilient livelihoods. With over 250 participants from China, India, and Nepal, the forum focused on sharing evidence-based knowledge, discussing challenges in policy implementation, and enhancing regional cooperation. Technical sessions covered topics such as disaster risk reduction, resilient livelihoods, and regional learning for effective policy support. Key takeaways included the importance of coordination in addressing transboundary challenges and the need for data sharing, community engagement, and political will in disaster management and policy formulation. Participants emphasized the value of such forums for knowledge sharing and learning, pointing toward a way forward for disaster risk reduction in the Koshi Basin.