The US Consulate General in Chennai collaborated with the National Bureau of Asian Research to organize a two-day event on disaster management.
The US Consulate General in Chennai has stressed the need to set new benchmarks on Indo-Pacific cooperation in the field of disaster preparedness and response.
According to a press release from the US Consulate General in Chennai, a white paper will soon be prepared and shared with government agencies, think tanks, academia, community-based organizations and other key stakeholders in the Indo-Pacific countries.
The US Consulate General, Chennai in collaboration with the National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR) organized a two-day virtual conference titled “Unconventional Security Challenges in South Asia: Improving Disaster Management Cooperation” on 8-9 September.
The objective of the conference was to create a framework for cooperation on disaster management and to improve capacity, coordination and regional connectivity for disaster management efforts in the region and the wider Indo-Pacific region.
Experts from the areas of policy, public health, energy, technology and disaster management from the United States, India and several countries in the Indo-Pacific region participated in the conference and shared their recommendations on disaster management.
In her welcome address on September 8, Judith Ravin, the US Consul General in Chennai, said, “The United States, like India, provides disaster relief and recovery not only to countries within its borders but to countries around the world. I hope that The lessons learned from this conference will set new benchmarks on Indo-Pacific cooperation in the field of disaster preparedness and response.
Chennai Corporation Commissioner Gagandeep Singh Bedi, who has successfully led the rescue and relief of major natural and man-made disasters in Tamil Nadu, said in his keynote address, “Cities always have to be prepared for disaster management as disasters happen very frequently. Huh. world. The managerial capabilities and the strength of the organization are tested during disasters. The local bodies of each city, state and central government should keep themselves prepared to deal with disasters.”
Ashley Johnson, director of energy and environmental affairs at the National Bureau of Asian Research, said, “We are very fortunate to have the opportunity to collaborate with the US Consulate General in Chennai to bring together an extensive network of disaster experts. Collective action framework for management. Such a platform can help identify gaps in our understanding and improve coordination across disciplines to strengthen our approach to disaster response.”
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