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Enhancing Urban Climate Action Ambition through Multilevel Governance

Baku, Azerbaijan – The Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC), in partnership with the Southern Denmark University, Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies (Italy), the University of Sheffield (UK), and the Ministries of Environment of Sri Lanka and Estonia (Parties to COP), organized an official COP29 side event titled “Enhancing Urban Climate Action Ambition through Multilevel Governance

Building Resilience: Empowering Regional Leaders in Disaster Risk Management

Bishoftu, Ethiopia – Thirty Disaster Risk Management (DRM) leaders from 12 Ethiopian regions and 2 city administrations participated in a DRM leadership cascading training held in Bishoftu from May 14-18, 2024. This intensive program aimed to equip these professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively lead regional humanitarian operations and strengthen disaster preparedness across the country.

Asian Disaster Readiness Fund: A New Era in Disaster Preparedness for Empowering Local Actors

Bangkok, ThailandOn 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.

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