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APEC disaster management forum in China

Overview

Senior disaster management officials from APEC economies and international organizations met in Dalian, China, for the 19th APEC Senior Disaster Management Officials’ Forum. The meeting sought to enhance regional cooperation and resilience following recent extreme weather and seismic events, such as Typhoon Dolphin in China, flooding in Korea, and an earthquake in Indonesia.

Discussions focused on policy-driven solutions, including multi-hazard early warning systems, disaster risk financing, and the integration of artificial intelligence, big data, and satellite remote sensing. Xu Jia’ai, Vice Minister of China’s Ministry of Emergency Management, highlighted the necessity for increased investment in early warning technology to convert information into actionable responses.

Entities

APEC · Dalian · Xu Jia’ai · Au Anh Tuan · United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction

Timeline

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Sources

apec.org · cafef.vn · congnghevadoisong.vn · doanhnghiephoinhap.vn · giaoducthoidai.vn · lapost.us · nhandan.vn · sohuutritue.net.vn · thanhnien.vn · thoibaonganhang.vn · thoibaotaichinhvietnam.vn · vietnamplus.vn