DRR experts: Science and technology key to addressing disasters, mitigating its effects in Asia-Pacific

The 2022 Asia Pacific Science and Technology Conference for Disaster Risk Reduction was held on 7-8 April 2022 to accelerate the application of science and technology towards evidence-based responses ... Read More

Using technology to lessen disaster risk - The Japan Times

Technology and education are both necessary to reduce the risk of disasters. Living on an earthquake-prone archipelago, Japanese have a very high awareness of disaster risk reduction. Read More

Knowledge, Science, Technology and Innovation for resilience

‘Understanding disaster risk’ constitutes one of the first priorities of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030. It emphasizes the need for enhanced scientific and technical ... Read More

Localizing disaster risk reduction still a challenge in Philippines, rest of Asia-Pacific - RAPPLER

MANILA, Philippines – More work needs to be done to localize disaster risk reduction (DRR) in the Philippines and the Asia-Pacific region, top officials said during the closing of the four-day ... Read More

International frameworks for Disaster Risk Reduction - UNESCO

The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030 outlines seven targets and four priorities for action to prevent new and reduce existing disaster risks: (i) Understanding disaster risk; (ii ... Read More

PHL to host Asia-Pacific conference on disaster risk reduction

THE PHILIPPINES is set to host the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Risk Reduction in October 2024. “The Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference will serve as a platform for knowledge-sharing in ... Read More

Surge to 2030: Philippines to host Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction | Press Releases | Asia | Sustainable Business

The theme “Surge to 2030: Enhancing ambition in Asia-Pacific to accelerate disaster risk reduction,” is a critical opportunity to review risk reduction efforts, share innovative solutions, and course ... Read More

Science and tech key to addressing disasters, mitigating its effects in APAC – experts - RAPPLER

The 2022 Asia Pacific Science and Technology Conference for Disaster Risk Reduction was held on 7-8 April 2022 to accelerate the application of science and technology towards evidence-based ... Read More

Targeting transformative disaster risk reduction in Asia-Pacific subregions - MSN

BANGKOK — In December 2024, Vanuatu experienced another harrowing reminder of its vulnerability to disasters: a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the Pacific nation's capital Port Vila ... Read More

Disability-inclusive disaster risk reduction in Asia-Pacific

To help accelerate disability-inclusive disaster risk reduction, the Pacific Disability Forum, the International Disability Alliance, and CBM Global’s Inclusion Advisory Group, with support from AHP, ... Read More

As world lags behind disaster risk targets, Asia-Pacific dev't may be derailed – UN official - RAPPLER

MANILA, Philippines – With the world “lagging behind” meeting the targets of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030 (Sendai Framework), development aspirations of Asia ... Read More