Role of CSR in Building Community Resilience Discussed in Kathmandu
The sixth event of The Bamboo Series, organized by the NET Consortium in collaboration with DPNet and other key organizations, was held in Kathmandu on 13th November, 2024, focusing on the role of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and emergency preparedness in Nepal. The event brought together distinguished speakers, including government officials, private sector representatives, and experts from various fields, to discuss the importance of CSR in building community resilience and promoting sustainable practices.
Nepal Delegation Reviews APMCDRR 2024 Outcomes and Key Takeaways
On October 29, 2024, post-conference review session following the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR) organized. The program was led by NDRRMA Executive Chief Anil Pokhrel and featured a detailed presentation by Dr. Raju Thapa, who also coordinated Nepal Team Delegation for APMCDRR 2024. Representing Nepal’s delegation at APMCDRR, Dr. Thapa shared key insights, observations, and takeaways collected from the Nepali delegation members, emphasizing the importance of disaster resilience as the region prepares for 2030 in line with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction.
DPNet Coordinates National Symposium for IDDRR Celebration
The Nepal Geological Society (NGS), in partnership with the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) as the co-organizer and DPNet Nepal as the coordinator, hosted a symposium for the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) 2024. Held under the theme “Empowering the Next Generation for a Resilient Future,” the event took place on October 29, 2024, at the Nepal Tourism Board in Kathmandu. A broad spectrum of stakeholders participated, including government officials, geologists, disaster experts, youth representatives, and partner organizations. This gathering aimed to foster meaningful dialogue, share research, and discuss actionable strategies to mitigate disaster risks across Nepal.
Nepal Highlights DRR Initiatives at the 2024 Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference
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.
DPNet and DiMaNN Present DRR Recommendations to NDRRMA
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.
DPNet Nepal Discussion Program with Advisor
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.