Sri Lanka Prepares for Northeast Monsoon 2021
With Sri Lanka expecting the onset of the Northeast monsoon between 26th-27th November 2021, and given the adverse weather conditions already being experienced in the current inter-monsoon period, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) convened a meeting with national technical agencies and stakeholders at the DMC Office
The International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction
The International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) marks the reflection and evaluation of the progress achieved in reducing disaster risk, the loss of lives, health and livelihoods. In 2021, the theme addresses the sixth of the Sendai Seven targets which is “International
A-PAD in Partnership with ODA Japan Provides COVID-19 Support
A-PAD Sri Lanka with the backing of the Overseas Development Assistance (ODA) from Japan, provided non-medical items to the Kalubowila General Hospita on the 4th of October 2021. This assistance was rendered as an extension of supporting the national efforts in combatting the
A-PAD SL Flagged at the Uniting Business Live Private Sector Forum – UN Global Compact
To mark the opening of the 76th session of the UN General Assembly, a special event “Uniting Business LIVE” from 20-22 September, virtually convened leaders from business, Government and civil society to showcase their commitment to the UN’s mission. The series of events
A-PAD Sri Lanka Marks 7 Years of Service in Sri Lanka – 20 August 2021
Asia Pacific Alliance for Disaster Management Sri Lanka was established on the 20th of August 2014 under the patronage of both local and international signatories, with the aim of creating a platform for multi-stakeholder partnerships, specifically, Public-Private-Partnership (PPP). A brainchild of Asia Pacific Alliance