Asia

Countries in Asia

Public mental health crisis during COVID-19 pandemic, China

6 Apr 2020, CDC, United States of America - gov

China has implemented psychological crisis plans to reduce COVID-19 mental health impact, but interventions must be integrated into preparedness and response plans

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Meetings & Conferences in Asia

Adaptation Futures 2020 in India27-30 Apr 2020, India (Delhi)
2020 Understanding Risk Forum (UR2020)18-22 May 2020, Singapore
2nd Edition of World Congress on Geology & Earth Science09-11 Jul 2020, Japan (Osaka)

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Training in Asia

Training on community based disaster risk reduction (CBDRR)07-11 Apr 2020, India (Thrissur, Kerala)
The 4th Training Course on Gender in Disaster Risk Reduction (GDRR)20-24 Apr 2020, Thailand (Bangkok)
2nd Training Course on Disaster Resilience Leadership08-12 Jun 2020, Thailand (Bangkok)

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Regional Policy, Plans & Statements

Regional Policy & Plans
- Sharm El Sheikh declaration on disaster risk reduction2014, UNDRR ROAS
- Incheon Declaration: Building a local governance alliance for DRR - conference summary2011, MOIS, Korea, Rep of - gov; UNDRR AP
- ASEAN vision 2025 on disaster management2016, ASEAN
Official Statements & Presentations
- Asian Disaster Reduction Centre (ADRC): Statement made at the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (2019)2019, ADRC
- Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC): Statement made at the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (2019)2019, ADPC

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DRR Organizations in Asia

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Documents & Publications

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Maps in Asia

Worldwide distribution of natural catastrophes in 2014Jan 2015, Munich Re
Loss events worldwide 1980 – 2014Jan 2015, Munich Re

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Multimedia Products

Myanmar: Storm watchers2019, Malteser Intl
Widening the participation of people with disabilities in community-based disaster risk management in Viet Nam2018, Malteser Intl
Floating homes for flood resilience in Vietnam and Bangladesh2018, BRAC Univ; GRP; UW

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DRR Jobs in Asia

Assistant Urban PlannerBangladesh , ADPC
Principal / Lead Specialist - Disaster Risk FinancingIndia (New Delhi), CDRI
Principal / Lead Specialist - Capacity Development and DeploymentsIndia (New Delhi), CDRI

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