Bangkok, Thailand – On July 30, 2024, the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) in Bangkok witnessed a historic milestone with the official launch of the Asian Disaster Readiness Fund (ADRF). This landmark event, attended by distinguished guests, partners, and participants from around the globe, marks a significant step forward in enhancing disaster risk reduction and preparedness at the local level.
Manila, Philippines – Manila, Philippines – The APMCDRR 2024 under the theme�"Surge to 2030: Enhancing ambition in Asia Pacific to accelerate disaster risk reduction"�concluded in Manila, Philippines with higher commitment in investments and financing mechanisms in disaster risk reduction. The ADPC delegation with its thirteen senior level managers led by Mr. Hans Guttman, Executive Director represented and contributed to several plenaries and technical sessions.
Bangkok, Thailand – Bangkok, Thailand, September 6, 2024 - The bustling city of Bangkok played host to an inception workshop focused on Urban Heat Resilience, bringing together experts in science, policy, and sustainable design to address the pressing issue of urban heatwaves. The "Urban Heat Resilience: Bridging Science, Policy, and Sustainable Design" inception workshop aimed to foster a multidisciplinary dialogue and develop actionable strategies to combat the rising threat of urban heat.