Thailand: Phuket workshop prepares for disaster

The Sixth practitioners’ workshop on disaster risk reduction in Asia and the Pacific, held over three days in Patong, Phuket last week, brought together participants from 26 countries – representing governments, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and communities across the Asia-Pacific region.

“This workshop is a vital opportunity for key decision-makers, practitioners and community leaders to share information regarding how to reduce the impact of disasters and to build safer communities,” reporters were told.