News Excerpt:
India has assumed the Chair of the Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre (ADPC) for the year 2024-25.
- Rajendra Singh from the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) officially took over as the Chair of ADPC from China in a ceremony held in Bangkok, Thailand.
More detail about the news
- During the 5th Board of Trustees meeting held in Bangkok, India showcased its commitment to global leadership in disaster management.
- India's role in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) is significant both globally and regionally.
- The country has spearheaded several international initiatives, notably the establishment of the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI).
About Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC)
- ADPC, headquartered in Bangkok (Thailand), is an independent international organization dedicated to disaster risk reduction and climate resilience across Asia and the Pacific.
- Established in 1986 as a regional disaster preparedness center (DMC), ADPC has significantly expanded its activities over the past three decades.
- In 2005, ADPC's international Charter was signed by its nine founding member countries: Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.
- The Charter became effective in 2018 after ratification by all founding members.
- Since January 2020, ADPC has operated as an autonomous international organization governed by a Board of Trustees.
Vision of ADPC
- ADPC's vision is "safer communities and sustainable development through disaster risk reduction."
- It focuses on addressing both current and emerging negative impacts of natural hazards and climate change.
- ADPC supports global initiatives on climate resilience, urban resilience, effective humanitarian response to disasters, and provides direction for recovery and rehabilitation, promoting the concept of building back better.
