Summary

This is a side event to the UNESCAP 81st Session organized by Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India.

Coastal cities of Asia and the Pacific face complex disaster risks due to cascading hazards and increasing vulnerabilities from unplanned urban expansion, coastal erosion, and environmental degradation. This side event will showcase the achievements of the Trust Fund for Tsunami, Disaster, and Climate Preparedness, particularly through the “Strengthening Tsunami Warning in the North-West Indian Ocean” programme and showcase insights into multi-hazard approaches to urban resilience. Join us as we learn about the significant strides undertaken by coastal cities to enhance their resilience to ocean and coastal hazards.

Date: 25 April 2025

Time: 12:45 - 13:45 UTC

Venue: Conference Room 4, UNCC, Bangkok, Thailand; MS Teams

Registration: Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams