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The 10th Session of the APDIM Governing Council, focused on Inclusive Disaster Risk Data Governance, was held under chairmanship of India at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi around November 21-23, 2025.
 
Key Outcomes

• Outcomes include enhanced collaboration on risk assessment, impact-based forecasting, and infrastructure planning.
• India highlights Ten Point Agenda on Disaster Risk Reduction:

• All development sectors must imbibe disaster risk management principles.​
• Risk coverage must include all, from poor households to nations.​
• Women’s leadership central to disaster risk management.​
• Invest in global risk mapping for better hazard understanding.​
• Leverage technology (AI, GIS, satellites) for efficient DRR.​
• Develop university networks for disaster research and training.​
• Use social media and mobiles for warnings and awareness.​
• Build on local capacity and community initiatives.​
• Learn lessons from every disaster via post-event studies.​
• Ensure greater cohesion in international disaster responses.​

 About APDIM

• APDIM is a United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP)regional institution headquartered in Tehran, Iran.​
• Established to strengthen disaster risk information management, reducing losses from natural hazards in Asia-Pacific.​

• Vision: Accurate disaster risk information supports sustainable development.​
• Mandate: Build capacities in data consolidation, knowledge sharing, early warning systems, and geospatial tools.​
• Aligns with Sendai Framework (2015-2030) and SDG 2030 Agenda.​

Functions

• Acts as knowledge hub for disaster data governance and risk assessment.​
• Promotes regional cooperation, capacity building, and resilience planning.​
• Supports climate-resilient infrastructure and information systems.​
• It plays a key role in enhancing disaster preparedness and resilience across the Asia-Pacific region

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