Surge to 2030: Philippines to host the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction in October 2024
The Government of the Philippines and the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) today announced that registrations are now open for the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR) which will be held on October 14-18, 2024 at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City, Philippines.
The APMCDRR is the main platform in Asia and the Pacific to advance, monitor, review, and enhance cooperation for the implementation of the goals, targets, and priorities for action of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030. This event unites governments, intergovernmental, international, national, and civil society organizations, the private sector, science, academia, and stakeholder groups from the Asia-Pacific in developing strategies and initiatives and exchanging good practices in risk prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.
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 correct policies and actions to accelerate risk reduction in the face of climate change and other uncertainties.
The conference is expected to bring together more than 3,000 high-level international and local delegates and will facilitate the exchange of practical solutions, promote inclusive disaster risk governance, and enhance resilience in Asia and the Pacific. It is a critical opportunity for the Philippines and the Asia-Pacific region to advance efforts to build resilient communities.
Registration for the APMCDRR is now open to interested participants from the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. To register for the 2024 Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction, please visit APMCDRR Registration | APMCDRR (undrr.org).
About UNDRR
The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) brings governments, partners and communities together to create a safer, more resilient world. UNDRR is the focal point in the United Nations system for disaster risk reduction focused on building resilience and protecting sustainable development gains from disasters. UNDRR is the custodian of the Sendai
Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, supporting countries in its implementation, monitoring, and review of progress. UNDRR advocates and supports governments to ensure development is risk-informed. It works within the UN system to convene relevant people, activities and knowledge so that disaster risk reduction is approached cohesively, harmoniously and rigorously. UNDRR works with stakeholders at every level to build political momentum and commitment to action at global regional and local levels to reduce current risk and prevent new risks from arising.
For more information about the Conference, please visit:
https://indico.un.org/event/1010353/
If you are interested to participate, kindly register at:
https://indico.un.org/event/1010353/registrations/14779/
Source: denr.gov.ph
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