Discussion on Enhancing Agriculture and Livestock Resilience Post Bajhang Earthquake
On October 30, 2023, DPNet Nepal organized a Discussion on Enhancing Agriculture and Livestock Resilience post-Bajhang Earthquake in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MoALD) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The event aimed to plan and coordinate agriculture and livestock impact assessments, focusing on the needs of affected households. Key figures present at the discussion included Mr. Dhruba Bahadur Khadka, Under Secretary/ Spokesperson/Information Officer of National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), Dr. Arun Prakash Bhatta, Under Secretary at MoALD, Dr. Raju Thapa, Acting Chair of DPNet Nepal, Mr. Nawaraj Basnet, Chairperson of National Farmers Group Federation Nepal (NFGF), and Mr. Thakur P. Chauhan, Project Coordinator of FAO, among others from MoALD, DPNet, and FAO.
Discussion Program on Bajhang Earthquake Agriculture Resilience
On October 19, 2023, DPNet Nepal hosted a virtual discussion focused on the Bajhang Earthquake Agriculture Resilience. Collaborating with the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MoALD) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the event focused on the recent seismic events in Bajhang district: a 6.3 magnitude earthquake and a preceding 5.3 magnitude quake, which impacted grain storage and livestock housing.
International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2023 Celebrated
On October 13, 2023, the National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (NPDRR) organized an International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, focusing on supporting People with Disabilities (PwD) in disaster situations. The event centered around the theme 'Fighting inequality for a resilient future,' stressing the importance of involving PWD in disaster planning and response. The event was a hybrid of in-person and virtual attendance, with 107 individuals present physically and an additional 130 joining via Zoom, some participants also joined through live Facebook broadcast. The aim was to highlight the unique challenges PwD face during various disasters.
DPNet Organizes Information Session on International Training Programme
On October 6, 2023, DPNet Nepal organized a virtual interaction session titled “International Training Programme (ITP) Opportunity” through an online platform. The primary aim of this session was to disseminate information regarding the Seventh and final call for applications for the ITP in Disaster Risk Management. The event drew participation from 60 attendees, including individuals involved in DRRM.
Discussion on Minimum Standards for Education: Preparedness, Response, Recovery
DPNet Nepal organized a virtual discussion session on "Minimum Standards for Education: Preparedness, Response, Recovery" on October 4, 2023, via an online platform. Serving as the Focal Point for the Sphere Standard in Nepal, DPNet collaborated with the National Campaign for Education (NCE) and Save the Children to organize this virtual discussion program focusing on Minimum Standards for Education in Nepal.
DPNet Discussion on the Bajhang Earthquake
On October 4, 2023, DPNet Nepal organized a virtual interaction session titled “Discussion on Bajhang Earthquake” using an online platform. The purpose of this session was to provide an updated overview of the situation, incorporating first-hand accounts from residents of the Bajhang district, and expert perspectives on the earthquakes and the probable efforts to make for the future based on the experiences from this happening. It aimed to shed light on recent seismic occurrences that have affected the far western region of Nepal, particularly Bajhang.