Asian Disaster Preparedness Center

Asian Disaster Preparedness Center
Founded1986; 38 years ago (1986)[1]
Founders9 member countries
TypeIntergovernmental organization
PurposeDisaster risk reduction, climate resilience, emergency preparedness
HeadquartersBangkok, Thailand
Region served
Asia-Pacific
FieldsCapacity building, technical assistance, disaster risk management, climate adaptation
Membership
List
Key people
Hans Guttman (Executive director)[2]
Affiliations
Websitewww.adpc.net

The Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) is an autonomous, regional organization established to strengthen disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate resilience in Asia and the Pacific.[3] Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand, ADPC provides technical assistance, capacity building, research, and policy support to governments, international organizations, and communities.[4]

With a focus on reducing vulnerabilities to natural and human-induced disasters, the organization promotes sustainable development and regional cooperation across the disaster-prone Asia-Pacific region.[5]

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  2. ^ "Asian Disaster Preparedness Center". The Embassy and Permanent Mission of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Bangkok, Kingdom of Thailand. 29 Aug 2023. Retrieved 21 Sep 2024.
  3. ^ "India takes over as chair of disaster risk reduction organisation ADPC". The Economic Times. 26 Jul 2024. Retrieved 20 Sep 2024.
  4. ^ "Ratification of the Charter of Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC)". กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ (in Thai). 17 Sep 2018. Retrieved 20 Sep 2024.
  5. ^ "News on AIR". News on AIR. 26 Jul 2024. Retrieved 20 Sep 2024.