A transformative training program has commenced at the Akhtar Hameed Khan National Centre for Rural Development (AHKNCRD) Campus in Islamabad, Pakistan, organized by CIRDAP and AHKNCRD, with 18 participants from 9 countries: Fiji, Iran, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. The program aims to address the growing challenges of disaster management and climate change adaptation through knowledge exchange and international collaboration.
In the Inaugural Session, experts covered key topics such as Pakistan’s culture, disaster risk reduction, climate change impacts in the Asia-Pacific, and international climate negotiations. This initiative is a vital step in building resilient communities and empowering future leaders to combat climate change.

