Introduction
This year’s programme brings together senior policy makers, disaster management specialists, the university sector and a wide range of practitioners to explore local level disaster reduction. This will stimulate ideas and opportunities for cost-effective progress in reducing disaster risk through local development.
The programme theme is deliberately broad and designed to encourage individuals and organisations in the further development of this field. The programme is organised by the Disaster and Development Centre, Northumbria University, Glamorgan University, and the Government of Nepal who are also hosting the event.
Supported by multiple partnerships, there will be a particular focus on innovative and cross-sectoral dealing with disasters. The event this year takes place at the invitation of the Government of Nepal. It will include a range of key case studies from Asia and other parts of the world. Under the broad objective of developing a better understanding of resilience through local governance, the conference will address the following five themes:
i. Health Security and Risk
ii. Community Based DRR
iii. Communication, Dialogue and Networks
iv. Disaster Education
v. Scientific and Technical Support to Local DRR
Joint Conference Chairs:
| Mr. Pratap Kumar Pathak Secretary, Ministry of Industry Government of Nepal |
Dr. Andrew Collins Director, Disaster and Development Centre School of Applied Sciences Northumbria University, UK |
