The Bhotekoshi flood disaster 2026: Lessons, challenges and the way forward

Event time: 14:00-16:30 (CET)

Objectives of the Webinar

The overall objective of the workshop is to critically examine the causes, impacts, response and lessons of the devastating Bhotekoshi floods and to identify practical measures for strengthening disaster preparedness, early warning, emergency response, recovery and resilience in Nepal and the wider Himalayan region.

Specific Objectives

1. Analyze the causes and characteristics of the Bhotekoshi disaster
2. Assess the effectiveness and gaps of existing early-warning and risk-monitoring systems
3. review the emergency preparedness and response
4. Socio-economic impact of the disaster
5. Recommendations for establishing or strengthening transboundary disaster-risk cooperation between Nepal and China Expected Outcomes

Expected outcomes

The following expected outcomes are directly aligned with the five objectives of the workshop:

1. Comprehensive understanding of the Bhotekoshi disaster and its risks
2. Practical recommendations for stronger early warning and emergency response
3. Promotion of technology and risk-informed resilient development
4. Strengthened national, transboundary and international cooperation
5. Actionable roadmap for resilient recovery and future disaster risk reduction

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