NDMA announces first-ever Pakistan expo
In this photo shared by the NDMA on Tuesday, Pakistan Army and Rangers personnel assist with the evacuation of citizens from Sindh’s areas at risk of getting affected by Cyclone Biparjoy. PHOTO: TWITTER/NDMA
NDMA Chairman Lieutenant General Inam Haider Malik on Friday inaugurated the launching of the first-ever Pakistan Expo on Disaster Risk Reduction-2023 (PEDRR-23) to be held from July 12-14.
The event was attended by government officials, representatives from international partners, humanitarian organizations, academia, media and members of private sector, a news release said.
The PEDRR-23 will showcase the latest technologies and innovations in disaster risk reduction and will provide an opportunity for stakeholders to network and share best practices.
The expo would constitute academic conferences, seminars, exhibitions and various youth competitions to ensure maximum participation of the public, youth and institutions.
The chairman underscored the importance of proactive planning, predictive modeling for vulnerable communities and global collaboration for cost-effective solutions for pre and post-disaster periods.
However, further details are available on www.pedrr.pk.