The ARISE Japan and ARISE Philippines, two active ARISE national networks, have come together to share their knowledge, experiences, and opportunities to improve disaster resilience in the private sector.
Youth for Good - Nepal conducted retrofitting workshops to enhance earthquake resilience in Nepal, focusing on using sustainable materials. Over 300 participants from Kathmandu district were trained, improving local capacity in disaster risk reduction and structural safety, aligning with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction.
Students learn better when schools are safe, secure, happy and comfortable. In places where daily stresses and disaster risks coincide, a holistic school safety initiative is required. We are committed to ensure children go to school without fear, remain safe in school and return home safely.
Regional - Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Viet Nam
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.
UBMS Research Group aims to evolve a tool using data from Global Analytics for Bridge Management for deteriorated bridges. This tool will enhance the resilience of bridges in high risk zones for natural hazards.
Queensland leads the nation in delivering betterment programs that demonstrate how upfront investments in stronger, more resilient assets, saves money for all levels of government in future disasters.
Acknowledging the critical role of the private sector in any given country and community, as employer, producer, exporter or investor. The group will work to integrate disaster risk disaster into business models and practices.
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.
This commitment is implemented by the Institute of Himalayan Risk reduction (IHRR). Drones and geospatial technologies will be used to enhance disaster risk assessments and development planning at Hetauda Sub-Metropolitan City, Capital of Bagmati Province in Nepal.
Weathernews Inc. supports the production of highly accurate local rainfall forecasts and nowcasts that will help for early detection of weather-related disasters, leading to early warning and response in the city of Bangkok.
