National Workshop on Anticipatory Action for Disaster Mitigation in Sri Lanka

The workshop addressed how Anticipatory Action (AA) strengthens the disaster preparedness in Sri Lanka's vulnerable community for flood and landslide disasters, especially during monsoon seasons. World Vision Lanka, with support from stakeholders like the Disaster Management Centre and the National...

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Main Authors: Alahacoon, Niranga, Amarnath, Giriraj, Gnanatheepan, W.
Format: Conference Proceedings
Language:Inglés
Published: International Water Management Institute 2023
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/137301
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author Alahacoon, Niranga
Amarnath, Giriraj
Gnanatheepan, W.
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description The workshop addressed how Anticipatory Action (AA) strengthens the disaster preparedness in Sri Lanka's vulnerable community for flood and landslide disasters, especially during monsoon seasons. World Vision Lanka, with support from stakeholders like the Disaster Management Centre and the National Building Research Organization, is implementing an Anticipatory Action for Disaster Mitigation Project in Nuwara Eliya. Collaborating with the International Water Management Institute (IWMI), they pilot the approach in a drought-prone area, integrating it into the "AWARE" platform for enhanced coordination. The workshop aimed to share project findings discuss the way forward, and feature insights from key figures. The panel discussion delved into necessary governmental initiatives, early warning system enhancements, and the role of civil society in mitigating slow-onset disasters. The event concluded with plans for a national AA dialogue platform, working group establishment, inclusive implementation, and continuous sharing of project experiences. The proactive nature of Anticipatory Action and its potential to enhance disaster preparedness at the national level was emphasized.
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spelling CGSpace1373012025-12-08T09:54:28Z National Workshop on Anticipatory Action for Disaster Mitigation in Sri Lanka Alahacoon, Niranga Amarnath, Giriraj Gnanatheepan, W. disaster risk reduction mitigation disaster preparedness vulnerability communities stakeholders The workshop addressed how Anticipatory Action (AA) strengthens the disaster preparedness in Sri Lanka's vulnerable community for flood and landslide disasters, especially during monsoon seasons. World Vision Lanka, with support from stakeholders like the Disaster Management Centre and the National Building Research Organization, is implementing an Anticipatory Action for Disaster Mitigation Project in Nuwara Eliya. Collaborating with the International Water Management Institute (IWMI), they pilot the approach in a drought-prone area, integrating it into the "AWARE" platform for enhanced coordination. The workshop aimed to share project findings discuss the way forward, and feature insights from key figures. The panel discussion delved into necessary governmental initiatives, early warning system enhancements, and the role of civil society in mitigating slow-onset disasters. The event concluded with plans for a national AA dialogue platform, working group establishment, inclusive implementation, and continuous sharing of project experiences. The proactive nature of Anticipatory Action and its potential to enhance disaster preparedness at the national level was emphasized. 2023-12-01 2024-01-08T13:10:41Z 2024-01-08T13:10:41Z Conference Proceedings https://hdl.handle.net/10568/137301 en Open Access application/pdf International Water Management Institute CGIAR Initiative on Climate Resilience Alahacoon, Niranga; Amarnath, Giriraj; Gnanatheepan, W. 2023. National Workshop on Anticipatory Action for Disaster Mitigation in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the National Stakeholder Workshop on Anticipatory Action for Disaster Mitigation in Sri Lanka, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 6 June 2023. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). CGIAR Initiative on Climate Resilience. 13p.
spellingShingle disaster risk reduction
mitigation
disaster preparedness
vulnerability
communities
stakeholders
Alahacoon, Niranga
Amarnath, Giriraj
Gnanatheepan, W.
National Workshop on Anticipatory Action for Disaster Mitigation in Sri Lanka
title National Workshop on Anticipatory Action for Disaster Mitigation in Sri Lanka
title_full National Workshop on Anticipatory Action for Disaster Mitigation in Sri Lanka
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title_short National Workshop on Anticipatory Action for Disaster Mitigation in Sri Lanka
title_sort national workshop on anticipatory action for disaster mitigation in sri lanka
topic disaster risk reduction
mitigation
disaster preparedness
vulnerability
communities
stakeholders
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/137301
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