A-PAD SAR Team On Ground in Response to Matara Flood Crisis 2023
Torrential monsoon rains have triggered floods and landslides in many parts of Sri Lanka with the coastal district of Matara being the worst affected leaving thousands of families stranded due to the catastrophic floods. In response to the urgent need for assistance, the
Nurturing Resilience and Awareness: The Student Art Exhibition on Sustainable Development and Disaster Risk Reduction
In an increasingly interconnected world where sustainable development and disaster risk reduction are paramount concerns, the collaborative efforts of the Department of International Relations, University of Colombo and the Asia Pacific Alliance for Disaster Management yielded a remarkable initiative. The Student Art Exhibition,
A-PAD Sri Lanka Convenes International Symposium to Drive Climate-Smart Collaboration for a Climate-Resilient Tomorrow
With the mission of fostering an optimistic, outcome-oriented platform, the annual international symposium of the Asia Pacific Alliance for Disaster Management Sri Lanka (A-PAD SL) was held on September 5, 2023, with the aim of powering an optimistic platform for discussion outlining smart
Answering Humanity Call: Asia Pacific Collaboration for Sustainable Resilience in the Region
A-PAD Indonesia convened an International Symposium 2023 entitled ‘Answering the Humanity Call: Asia-Pacific Collaboration for Sustainable Resilience in the Region, wherein local and international partners joined in person and via virtual technology. Opening remarks were delivered by Ms. Sinta Kaniawati, A-PAD Indonesia, by
A Civil-Military Collaboration: A-PAD International Swift Water Search & Rescue Training
The annual A-PAD International Swift Water Search and Rescue Training was conducted from July 13th, 2023, to July 20th, 2023, at China Bay, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka. Aiming towards reaching INSARAG standards in Search and Rescue within the national context, this civil-military initiative was