The 10th Session of APDIM on Inclusive Disaster Risk Data Governance was recently conducted in New Delhi. It focused on improving regional cooperation for reliable disaster risk information and data sharing.
About APDIM
- The Asian and Pacific Centre for Development of Disaster Information Management (APDIM) is a regional body under the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN-ESCAP).
- It works to ensure countries in Asia-Pacific have accurate, timely and usable disaster-related information for planning and resilience building.
Vision and Mandate
- Vision: To promote the use of good-quality disaster data for safer and sustainable development in the region.
- Mandate: Reduce loss of life and property from natural disasters. Assist governments in planning, investing, and executing disaster risk reduction strategies.
Governance Structure
- APDIM is supervised by a Governing Council made up of eight ESCAP member states, elected for three years.
- India is a Council member from 2022–2025.
- Headquarters: Tehran, Iran.
Key Functions
- Disaster Risk Data Repository: Acts as a regional hub to collect, analyse and share disaster risk data. Helps strengthen scientific research that informs government policy.
- Capacity Building & Knowledge Sharing: Provides training, tools and technical cooperation for countries to improve disaster information systems. Encourages cross-country learning on disaster management best practices.
- Regional Cooperation and Coordination: Promotes collaboration among Asia-Pacific nations for disaster early warning systems. Supports dialogue between scientists, policymakers and disaster management agencies.
Conclusion
APDIM plays a crucial role in strengthening disaster information systems across Asia-Pacific.
Its initiatives help countries build better preparedness and reduce long-term disaster risks.
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