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.
The DPNet team, represented by Chairperson Dr. Raju Thapa, Immediate Past President Mr. Surya Bahadur Thapa, and General Secretary Er. Suraj Gautam, participated in the Regional Humanitarian Partnership Week (RHPW) Asia Pacific 2024, held in Bangkok from December 10 to 12, 2024. The event, co-hosted by the ICVA, ADRRN), CWSA, and the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, brought together over 400 participants from 300 organizations across 61 countries. With the theme “Sparking Global Change through Local Solutions in Humanitarian Action,” RHPW served as a vital platform for sharing best practices, fostering partnerships, and exploring sustainable, community-driven solutions to address escalating humanitarian challenges in the Asia-Pacific region.
Kathmandu, December 14, 2024 – Marking the 76th International Human Rights Day, a national dialogue program titled "Strengthening Stakeholder Roles in Accessing Loss and Damage Fund" was organized at the Nepal Tourism Board, Kathmandu. Hosted by DPNet Nepal in collaboration with SOSEC Nepal and supported by multiple national and international organizations including DCA, DiMaNN, the event aimed to integrate social, economic, and environmental considerations into safeguarding the rights of marginalized communities impacted by climate change.
A discussion program aimed at providing feedback on strengthening the institutional capacity of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) was organized by DPNet on 2nd December, 2024. The event, chaired by Dr. Raju Thapa, included Chief Guest Dr. Ganga Lal Tuladhar and notable participants such as former government secretaries Shankar Koirala and Kedar Neupane. Facilitated by Mr. Surya Bahadur Thapa IPP DPNet, the program brought together experts, stakeholders, and practitioners to analyze the challenges and opportunities within NDRRMA’s operations.
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