Launch of the Asian Disaster Readiness Fund (ADRF) Empowering Locally-Led Disaster Preparedness and Response
virtually, Thailand – According to the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), less than 5% of disaster-related funding is allocated to disaster risk reduction (DRR), and only 1.2% of global humanitarian assistance reaches local and national actors.
ADPC Strengthening Collaboration with the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation of Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand – In a significant move towards strengthening disaster resilience in Thailand, ADPC, along with its partner, the Thai Network for Disaster Resilience (TNDR), discussed with the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) possible collaboration activities in 2024 to support the implementation of the Thailand National Disaster Risk Management Plan 2023-2027. This collaboration marks a critical step forward in the nation's efforts to enhance its preparedness, response, and recovery strategies in the face of increasing disaster risks.
ADPC Welcomes New Sri Lankan Ambassador to Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand – Bangkok, August 30, 2024 – The Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) warmly welcomes H.E. Mrs. E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe the newly appointed Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand. Sri Lanka is among the nine founding member countries that has ratified the ADPC Charter along with Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, and Thailand. The Ambassador represents Sri Lanka as member of ADPC Board of Trustee (BoT).
Women’s leadership, localization, and tech-driven change: important lessons and knowledge from Nepal
Sunday, October 16, 2022
ADPC meets Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF)
Friday, October 07, 2022
ADPC, IUCN sign MOU on climate and disaster resilience partnership
Thursday, June 30, 2022
Combating Desertification through Drought Management Solutions
Friday, June 17, 2022
Enhancing the Climate Resilience of Rural Roads in Bangladesh
Wednesday, June 15, 2022