Learning and Sharing National Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (NCDRR)- 2022
International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2023 Celebrated
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.
Dhangadhi, March 4, 2025, the first provincial general assembly of the Disaster Preparedness Network (DPNet) Sudurpashchim successfully concluded in Dhangadhi. The event saw the participation of various organizations and individuals engaged in disaster risk reduction, preparedness, climate risk management, and adaptation. The assembly was chaired by Sher Bahadur Basnet, the Chairperson of DPNet's Sudurpashchim Provincial Ad Hoc Committee. The chief guest of the event was DPNet's National president, Dr. Raju Thapa, while former Secretary of the Government of Nepal and disaster management activist Kedar Neupane attended as the special guest. Other notable attendees included DPNet’s General Secretary Suraj Gautam, Deputy General Secretary Harshaman Maharjan, former DPNet President Surya Bahadur Thapa, representative from DCA Dinesh Gurung. Participants were welcomed by Ashok Bikram Jairu, the Executive Director of NNSWA, while the closed session was conducted by Dhanapati Dhungel, the Public Relations and Communication Advisor of FAYA Nepal. In the closed session, DPNet General Secretary Suraj Gautam provided insights into the organizational structure and outlined the key tasks DPNet aims to undertake in the coming days. Similarly, DPNet President Dr. Raju Thapa elaborated on the role and responsibilities of DPNet, emphasizing the importance of strengthening the network's effectiveness.
Dhangadhi, March 5, 2025 – A successful knowledge-sharing workshop on anticipatory action was held in Sudurpashchim Province, gathering 81 key stakeholders, including government representatives, international and national NGOs, security forces and technical experts. The event, coordinated by DPNet and organized by the MoIAL of Sudurpashchim Province, was supported by NAX, DCA, IHRR, VIAMO, and NNSWA. The workshop aimed to strengthen anticipatory action in disaster risk management.
The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction (PPDRR) Workshop was held in Dhangadhi, Sudurpaschim Province, on March 4, bringing together 95 key stakeholders, including experts and representatives from various sectors, to enhance disaster preparedness and coordination. The workshop was coordinated by DPNet, supported by Mercy Corps and organized by MoAIL Sudurpaschim. The event, chaired by the Honorable Minister of Internal Affairs and Law of Sudurpaschim Province, Hira Sarki. In his opening remarks, Minister Sarki emphasized the importance of working in synergy to build an effective disaster management system. He stated that disaster risk reduction requires the collective strength of all sectors, including scientists, indigenous communities, and senior citizens. He highlighted the significance of traditional knowledge in Sudurpaschim Province, where generations have relied on indigenous practices to survive disaster events. He further stressed the need for multi-stakeholder involvement in disaster management, assuring that his ministry would explore ways to make the PPDRR forum more functional in the coming days. He called upon development partners to extend their support to enhance disaster resilience in the province supporting mechanism like PPDRR.
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