A-PAD SL SAR Team Participates in the ‘2024 Joint Indo-Pacific Region Swift Water and Rope Rescue Training Program’ in Taiwan
A-PAD Sri Lanka’s Search and Rescue (SAR) team is currently engaged in an intensive 14-day training program in Taiwan. Co-hosted by the National Fire Agency of the Ministry of the Interior of Taiwan and the Asia Pacific Alliance for Disaster Management (A-PAD), the
A-PAD Philippines National Platform Meeting 2024: Strengthening Regional Collaboration for Disaster Resilience
The A-PAD Philippines National Platform Meeting, held on October 16, 2024, at Seda Manila Bay Hotel, gathered key stakeholders to discuss Disaster Resilience and Emergency Response strategies. Mr. Gilbert Albero, President of A-PAD PH, delivered the opening remarks, followed by key messages from
Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction 2024 Manila, Philippines
The Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR) 2024 was held under the theme “Surge to 2030: Enhancing Ambition in Asia-Pacific to Accelerate Disaster Risk Reduction” from 14th to 18th October 2024 at the Philippine International Convention Center, Manila. This significant event
Resilient Futures: Bridging Science and Business Solutions at APMCDRR 2024
The “Resilient Futures: Bridging Science and Business Solutions” session at the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR) 2024, held on the 14th October at the Philippine International Convention Center, highlighted how businesses can drive disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM). The
International DRR Day: ‘Empowering the Next Generation for a Resilient Future’
The International Disaster Risk Reduction Day marks the importance of minimizing the impact of disasters on communities and fostering a culture of disaster risk awareness and reduction. This year’s theme “‘Empowering the next generation for a resilient future” emphasizes the importance of familiarizing