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It is projected that 1.25 million citizens will be affected by monsoon this year. According to a study by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, an estimated 1.298 million individuals from 286,998 households will be affected
Implementing DRR policies through effective governance is key to the reduction of climate change-induced disaster risks in Nepal and other countries in South Asia.
Ways of coping with monsoon floods and landslides in the middle of the COVID-19 response will have to be entirely different in approach, action and delivery.
This year, monsoon preparedness activities in Nepal need to factor in the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic as well.
As the country marked the 20th earthquake safety day on Tuesday, Nepal has achieved a lot already in terms of raising awareness about earthquake safety and preparedness, especially after the devastating 2015 earthquakes, but there is still a long way to go in preparation for a potential earthquake disaster, say experts.
'We must all recognize the importance of ensuring Nepal’s preparation for earthquakes and other disasters. Promoting safer buildings is a critical aspect of Nepal’s future, and we welcome the commitment shown by a wide range of stakeholders in defining the framework for the National Plan of Action for Safer Buildings'...
According to Om Astha Rai's opinion piece that appeared in the Republica, Nepal's recent landslide and floods found the country unprepared for the disasters. The author gives an overview of the history of disaster risk reduction in the country as well as the major disasters...
'The unfolding tragedy as a result of Sunkoshi landslide is a case in point as to how quickly even people relatively well-off become vulnerable to natural disasters,' said UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative Jamie McGoldrick. 'Those living at the margins face even greater risks'...
Voluntary Commitments
The organization has no registered commitments.
The Sendai Framework Voluntary Commitments (SFVC) online platform allows stakeholders to inform the public about their work on DRR. The SFVC online platform is a useful toolto know who is doing what and where for the implementation of the Sendai Framework, which could foster potential collaboration among stakeholders. All stakeholders (private sector, civil society organizations, academia, media, local governments, etc.) working on DRR can submit their commitments and report on their progress and deliverables.