Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre

Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre (ADPC) is an autonomous international organization established in 1986 as a regional disaster preparedness center (DMC) in Bangkok, Thailand.
Its objective is to promote cooperation in disaster risk reduction and building climate resilience in Asia and the Pacific.
Its vision is to create safer communities and sustainable development through disaster risk reduction.
ADPC has 9 founding member countries, including India, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.
Its international Charter was signed by 9 founding member countries and came into effect in 2018.
The organization is governed by a Board of Trustees, Executive Committee, Advisory Council, and Regional Consultative Committee.
The organization has its headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand, and sub-centers in the country of operations.

ADPC’s Objectives

To strengthen disaster preparedness, response, and recovery efforts across the region.
To build robust systems, institutional mechanisms, and capacities to withstand various hazards.
To provide training and deploy disaster risk management strategies to mitigate the impacts of natural disasters and climate change.

29 July 2024:
- India has taken over as the Chair of the Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre (ADPC) for 2024-25, marking a significant development in disaster risk reduction and climate resilience in the Asia-Pacific region.