Gender equity and inclusion in disaster risk management were among the issues discussed at formal sessions of the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR) 2024 recently held in Manila, Philippines. MANILA — Gender equity and inclusion in disaster risk management were among the issues discussed at formal sessions of the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR) 2024 recently held in Manila, Philippines. The 10th Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction lasted for five days, from October 14 to 18, with the theme “Surge to 2030: Enhancing ambition in Asia Pacific to accelerate disaster risk reduction”. Delegates focused on discussing three main issues, including Practical solutions to increase financing for disaster risk reduction; Leaving no one behind: Gender-equitable and inclusive disaster risk management; and Localisation and resilience of urban and rural areas. Despite many challenges, when women are leaders in disaster preparedness, response and recovery, their contributions can improve the effectiveness of disaster risk reduction efforts.

Source: Viet Nam News October 19, 2024 07:06 UTC