A-PAD International Symposium 2025: Strengthening Collaboration in An Era of Escalating Crises

The A-PAD International Symposium 2025, held on 25 November 2025 in Colombo, brought together government representatives, diplomats, humanitarian practitioners, and regional partners to address the growing complexity of humanitarian crises. Centered on the theme “Strengthening Collaboration in an Era of Escalating Crises,” the Symposium emphasized smarter coordination, strategic collaboration, and stronger preparedness systems across the Asia-Pacific. Featuring keynote addresses, expert panels, and multi-sector dialogue, the event highlighted practical pathways to build resilient disaster response mechanisms.

Watch the full Symposium video and explore the discussions, insights, and calls to action in detail below!