Disaster Preparedness Network-Nepal (DPNet), established in 1996, stands as a key national umbrella organization dedicated to enhancing disaster management in Nepal through a unified approach involving national and international agencies. The core focus of DPNet is on fostering coordination, collaboration, learning, and sharing of experiences in strengthening disaster management practices. The organization plays a crucial role in knowledge management, capacity building, policy advocacy, and in facilitating networking among government and relevant stakeholders.
The Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR) is an intergovernmental conference that plays a crucial role in shaping the disaster risk management strategies of the Asia-Pacific region, the most disaster-prone area in the world. Established to facilitate the implementation of the global frameworks like the Hyogo Framework for Action (2005-2015) and, subsequently, the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015-2030), the APMCDRR has evolved into one of the most important platforms for enhancing regional cooperation in disaster risk reduction (DRR). The first conference, then known as the Asian Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (AMCDRR), was held in Beijing in 2005. It marked the beginning of a series of conferences that have since been hosted in countries such as India, Malaysia, the Republic of Korea, Indonesia, Thailand, and Mongolia, showcasing the region’s commitment to DRR.
On October 6, 2024, DPNet and DiMaNN jointly handed over a set of comprehensive disaster risk reduction recommendations to the Executive Chief of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA). This event, led by DPNet Chair Dr. Raju Thapa and DiMaNN Chair Mr. Surya Bahadur Thapa, marks a step in improving disaster preparedness and resilience across Nepal’s seven provinces.
On October 6, 2024, DPNet Nepal organized advisor meeting at Nepal Red Cross Society Hall. The objective of the discussion was to highlight the challenges faced by country in the wake of the devastating floods and landslides. The insights shared by the speakers reflect a recognition of the systemic failures that have exacerbated the impact of this disaster.
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