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Data, Technology and Disaster Response in Nepal: Building a Shared Future Action Agenda
  2026-05-25

More than 30 representatives from NGOs, INGOs, academia, government institutions, and the technology community came together for a multi-stakeholder workshop on “Data, Technology and Disaster Response in Nepal,” aimed at exploring how data and innovation can strengthen disaster preparedness and response systems in Nepal.

Advancing Localization and Strengthening Civic Space in Nepal
  2026-05-15

DPNet participated in the Project NEAR Nepal / Nepal Localization Lab Review Meeting held at NSET Hindol Hall to discuss localization, civic space, and the sustainability of civil society organizations in Nepal.

Streamlining ReCAP Project Ouputs in Policy and Practice
  2026-05-15

The Swiss Consortium and DPNet jointly organized an interaction program titled “Streamlining ReCAP Project Outputs in Policy and Practice” at Burja Hall, Civil Engineering Department, Pulchowk Campus, bringing together national and international experts to strengthen collaboration on climate resilience and multi-hazard disaster risk reduction in Nepal.

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐆𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐤𝐢 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞
  2026-05-06

The meeting brought together key stakeholders to review ongoing activities, discuss monsoon preparedness measures, and outline strategic plans for strengthening disaster risk reduction efforts across Gandaki Province.

NPDRR Stakeholders Provide Key Recommendations to Strengthen Monsoon Preparedness and Response Plan
  2026-05-14

DPNet Nepal, in its role as the Secretariat of the National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (NPDRR), successfully organized an online consultation meeting on the draft Monsoon Preparedness and Response Plan (MPRP) 2083 with the participation of NPDRR thematic groups, DPNet advisors, members, government representatives, humanitarian agencies, and development partners.

Workshop on AI-Enabled Disaster Damage Assessment Concludes in Lalitpur
  2026-04-30

Disaster Preparedness Network Nepal (DPNet Nepal), in collaboration with NAXA and partner organizations, successfully organized a half-day workshop on “AI-Enabled Disaster Damage Assessment in Nepal: Current Status, Challenges, and Co-Designing a Practical Way Forward” at Square Hotel, Lalitpur.