UCLG ASPAC has been hosting the Secretariat of the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM) for Southeast Asia (SEA) since 2018. The task of the secretariat is to: (i) Support the Development of Climate Action Plans (CAPs); (ii) Build the capacity of GCoM Signatories; and (iii) Become the helpdesk.
We are a working group under the International Organization for Standardization’s ISO TC 268 SC1 Smart Community Infrastructure. Our working group focuses on the standardization of smart community infrastructure which could strengthen community resiliency against potential disasters.
Contribute to improving disaster preparedness in order to effectively respond to “Build Back Better” in terms of recovery, repair and reconstruction, one of the four priorities for action identified by the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030.
Disaster waste management (DWM) is a critical task during the initial phase of disaster recovery. The Philippine Association for Disaster Waste Management will promote the implementation
of DWM through awareness raising, capacity development, and technical assistance.
Nepal's first disaster risk reduction learning center aims to improve the knowledge sharing of disaster prevention activities in Nepal through schools and communities using creative and innovative tools introduced from Japan and localized in Nepal.
The HANDA Program is conducted by the University of the Philippines Institute for Small-Scale Industries (UP ISSI) to promote business continuity planning and disaster preparedness awareness among micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the Philippines.
A platform of stakeholders working on resilience in Senegal has been set up. The objective of the Agora 30 of Resilience is to promote the synergy of initiatives for building resilience to climate extremes and other disasters.
Quebec has been caught off guard during major floods, despite years of active research and protection efforts. Disciplinary silos failed to provide integrated solutions. The RIISQ network is committed to facilitate exchange and integration to improve preparation and protection against floods.
Investment is critical to tackle the key global challenges of climate change and sustainable development. Climate investment is increasing but falls short of global needs. The Lab commits to identify, develop, and launch innovative finance instruments that foster private investment on resilience.
