Strengthening Regional Disaster Response: USAR Training in the Joint Indo-Pacific Program 2025
From 10–13 November, the second week of the “2025 Joint Indo-Pacific Region Rope Rescue and Urban Search and Rescue (USAR)” program delivered four days of rigorous USAR training at the NFA Training Centre in Nantou County, Taiwan. Building on the rope rescue sessions
Building Resilience with Data: DMC Engages Private Sector in Disaster Risk Management
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) recently conducted a workshop on “Statistical & Spatial Data for Disaster Risk Management” for the private sector and partner platforms, with A-PAD SL among the participants. The program aimed to strengthen the role of data in disaster preparedness,
A-PAD SL Conducts Swift Water Search and Rescue Skill Elevation Training
In a demonstration of resilience, preparedness, and community service, the Asia Pacific Alliance for Disaster Management Sri Lanka (A-PAD SL) successfully conducted its Swift Water Search and Rescue Skill Elevation Training on April 5, 2025, at Kala Wewa, Galnewa in the Anuradhapura District.
Educating Children to Tackle Flood Risks and Build Resilience
With the increasing frequency of high impact disasters such as floods, particularly due to climate change, communities in Sri Lanka face growing risks. The 2024 southwest monsoon season affected 20 out of 25 districts, displacing over 240,000 people. Among the most vulnerable during
A Strong Finish: The Successful Completion of the 2024 Indo-Pacific SAR Training in Taiwan
Following an intensive swift water rescue training session, the 2024 Joint Indo-Pacific Region Swift Water and Rope Rescue Training Program moved on to the rope rescue segment, offering a comprehensive guidance from equipment selection to risk assessment to communication protocols to be followed