The Deputy Head of the Meteorology Department of the National Environmental Agency, Lia Megreliidze, attended the 9th session of the Disaster Risk Reduction Committee held in Bangkok, Thailand.
Hydrometeorology
The Deputy Head of the Meteorology Department of the National Environmental Agency, Lia Megreliidze, attended the 5th Asia-Pacific Week for Disaster Resilience and the 9th session of the Disaster Risk Reduction Committee in Bangkok, organized by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP).
The session focused on growing risks related to extreme heat in the Asia-Pacific region and the need to continue investing in disaster risk reduction to ensure sustainable development. Discussions also covered the region’s evolving disaster risk landscape, opportunities for risk reduction, strengthening resilience through innovation in science and technology, and the regional implementation of the “Early Warnings for All” action plan.
The 9th session served as a platform for member states and stakeholders to share best practices, explore innovative solutions, and engage in dialogue to strengthen disaster risk reduction efforts.
The Georgian delegation presented a report on the country’s increasing risk landscape, including intensified heat-related challenges. The session was also attended by a representative of the Embassy of Georgia in India, Mikheil Shelia.
