Bangkok, Thailand – In preparation for the upcoming Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR), an online consultation was held on August 15, 2024. Focusing on "Preparing for Recovery: An Imperative for Building Back Better in the Pacific”,
Colombo, Sri Lanka – Colombo, Sri Lanka – September 9, 2024 - South Asia is highly vulnerable to drought and its impact on key sectors like agriculture, water, and hydro-power generation. In response to the growing risks posed by drought, the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) and the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC),
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.