Bishoftu, Ethiopia – A consultation and validation workshop on Stocktaking Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems (EWS) and Anticipatory Actions in Ethiopia has been organized for 48 key governmental sector offices, and non-government stakeholders including UN agencies, bilateral organizations, INGOs, NGOs, and academic and research institutions. The validation workshop was held from August 23-24, 2024, in Bishoftu, Yatu International Hotel.
Manila, The Philippines – Anticipatory action is gaining recognition as an essential component of disaster risk management, offering timely, cost-efficient, and flexible support to vulnerable communities facing hydro-meteorological hazards like as droughts, typhoons, and floods.
Bangkok, Thailand – The Regional Workshop on "Urban Resilience to Climate Extremes in Southeast Asia", held on the 27th and 28th of February, 2024, has emerged as a platform for addressing the critical challenges posed by climate extremes in the urban landscapes of Southeast Asia.