Minguel at 00:30, 20 February 2026

2026-02-20T00:30:26Z

New page

{{Short description|Regional organization focused on disaster risk reduction and resilience in Asia–Pacific}}
{{AI-generated|date=February 2026|reason=since v1 from 2024; note [[WP:AISIGNS]] in promotional tone, vocab distro typical of 2024 LLMs, apparent chatbot directions in inbox params etc}}
{{Infobox organization
| name = Asian Disaster Preparedness Center
| logo = 
| logo_size = 150px
| type = [[Intergovernmental organization]]
| founded = {{start date and age|1986}}<ref name="l356">{{cite web | title=亚洲备灾中心简介_国防动员知识_天津市国防动员办公室 | website=
天津市国防动员办公室
| date=27 Aug 2014 | url=https://gfdy.tj.gov.cn/ztzl/rfzs/202009/t20200927_3935526.html | language=zh | ref={{sfnref|
天津市国防动员办公室
|2014}} | access-date=21 Sep 2024}}</ref>
| founders = [[#Representatives|9 member countries]]
| headquarters = [[Bangkok]], Thailand
| region_served = [[Asia-Pacific]]
| key_people = Hans Guttman (Executive director)<ref name="w713">{{cite web | title=Asian Disaster Preparedness Center | website=The Embassy and Permanent Mission of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Bangkok, Kingdom of Thailand | date=29 Aug 2023 | url=https://bangkok.embassy.gov.lk/adpc-asian-disaster-preparedness-center/ | access-date=21 Sep 2024}}</ref>
| purpose = Disaster risk reduction, climate resilience, emergency preparedness
| fields = Capacity building, technical assistance, disaster risk management, climate adaptation
| affiliations = {{hlist|[[United Nations]]|[[World Bank]]|[[Asian Development Bank]]|[[ASEAN]]|[[SAARC]]}}
| membership = [[#Representatives|List]]
| website = [https://www.adpc.net/ www.adpc.net]
}}

The '''Asian Disaster Preparedness Center''' (ADPC) is an autonomous, [[regional organization]] established to strengthen [[disaster risk reduction]] (DRR) and climate resilience in Asia and the Pacific.<ref name="p911">{{cite web | title=India takes over as chair of disaster risk reduction organisation ADPC | website=The Economic Times | date=26 Jul 2024 | url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/india-takes-over-as-chair-of-disaster-risk-reduction-organisation-adpc/articleshow/112047083.cms?from=mdr | access-date=20 Sep 2024}}</ref> Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand, ADPC provides technical assistance, [[capacity building]], research, and policy support to governments, [[international organization]]s, and communities.<ref name="e785">{{cite web | title=Ratification of the Charter of Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) | website=กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ | date=17 Sep 2018 | url=https://www.mfa.go.th/en/content/5d5bd1ac15e39c3060025d4e?cate=5d5bcb4e15e39c306000683e | language=th | access-date=20 Sep 2024}}</ref>

With a focus on reducing vulnerabilities to [[natural disaster|natural]] and human-induced disasters, the organization promotes [[sustainable development]] and regional cooperation across the disaster-prone [[Asia-Pacific]] region.<ref name="w478">{{cite web | title=News on AIR | website=News on AIR | date=26 Jul 2024 | url=https://www.newsonair.gov.in/india-assumes-chair-of-asian-disaster-preparedness-centre/ | access-date=20 Sep 2024}}</ref>

== History ==
ADPC was established in 1986 as a collaborative effort between [[local government|regional government]]s, the [[United Nations]], and academic institutions. Initially launched as a project under the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), it aimed to address the growing need for [[disaster preparedness]] in Asia, which is highly vulnerable to [[natural hazard]]s like [[flood]]s, [[cyclone]]s, [[earthquake]]s, and [[tsunami]]s.<ref name="t097">{{cite web | title=Asian Disaster Preparedness Center | website=ReliefWeb | date=30 Jul 2024 | url=https://reliefweb.int/organization/adpc | access-date=20 Sep 2024}}</ref><ref name="d961"/>

Over time, ADPC evolved into an independent organization, expanding its focus from [[emergency preparedness]] to include a broader range of disaster risk management strategies, [[climate change adaptation]], and [[Resilience (engineering and construction)|resilience-building initiative]]s. Since its inception, ADPC has played a central role in advancing DRR in the region, contributing to key frameworks such as the [[Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction]].<ref name="i652">{{cite web | title=ADPC and UNDRR Sign a Statement of Cooperation to Promote Climate and Disaster Resilience | website=UNDRR | date=10 Aug 2021 | url=https://www.undrr.org/news/adpc-and-undrr-sign-statement-cooperation-promote-climate-and-disaster-resilience | access-date=20 Sep 2024}}</ref>

== Collaboration and partnerships ==
ADPC collaborates with various organisations to promote disaster preparedness and risk reduction. Key partnerships include United Nations agencies like the [[United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction]] (UNDRR),<ref name="w490">{{cite web | title=Asian Disaster Preparedness Center | website=UNDRR | url=https://www.unisdr.org/campaign/resilientcities/partners/profile/asian-disaster-preparedness-center.html | access-date=20 Sep 2024}}</ref> the [[World Bank]], the [[Asian Development Bank]] (ADB), and the [[World Meteorological Organization]] (WMO). ADPC also works closely with regional bodies such as the [[Association of Southeast Asian Nations]] (ASEAN) and the [[South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation]] (SAARC) to promote coordinated disaster management efforts across borders. By facilitating knowledge-sharing, capacity-building programs, and joint initiatives, ADPC supports regional cooperation and fosters innovation in DRR practices.<ref name="k144">{{cite web | title= Inputs provided by: ASIAN DISASTER PREPAREDNESS CENTER, Bangkok, Thailand| url=https://unfccc.int/files/adaptation/cancun_adaptation_framework/loss_and_damage/application/pdf/adpc.pdf | access-date=20 Sep 2024 |website=unfccc.int}}</ref>

== Governance and structure ==
ADPC is governed by a [[board of trustees]] comprising representatives from its founding member countries, which include Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Pakistan, the Philippines, and Thailand.<ref name="e785"/> The board oversees the strategic direction and policies of the organization. ADPC's headquarters are located in [[Bangkok]], Thailand, and the organization operates through a network of regional offices and project sites throughout Asia. The center's governance structure ensures [[accountability]] and [[disaster response|responsiveness]] to the evolving disaster risks and needs of the Asia-Pacific region.<ref name="j512">{{cite web | title=Board of Trustee (BoT) | website=Asian Disaster Preparedness Center | url=https://www.adpc.net/igo/contents/adpcpage.asp?pid=1846 | access-date=20 Sep 2024}}</ref>

== Charter ==
Initially established in 1986 as regional institution, it was registered as a [[foundation (nonprofit)|foundation]] in 1999. As the organization expanded its scope and membership, the need for a [[charter|formal legal framework]] became apparent, leading to the drafting and adoption of the charter. This led to the drafting and adoption of the Charter of the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center, which established ADPC as an [[intergovernmental organization]] with a legal and [[institutional framework]].<ref name="e785"/>

The Charter outlines the mission, objectives, [[governance]] structure, and operational mechanisms of ADPC,<ref name="u720">{{cite web | title=การเปลี่ยนสถานะของมูลนิธิศูนย์เตรียมความพร้อมป้องกันภัยพิบัติแห่งเอเชีย (Asian Disaster Preparedness | website=ryt9.com | date=20 Feb 2018 | url=https://www.ryt9.com/s/cabt/2785627 | language=th | access-date=21 Sep 2024}}</ref> which is dedicated to enhancing disaster resilience and reducing disaster risks in the Asia-Pacific region. Adopted by its member states, the Charter defines the [[principle]]s that guide the organization's work in [[disaster risk reduction]] (DRR), climate change adaptation, and capacity-building.<ref name="e785"/>
=== Background ===
The ADPC Charter was drafted in 2001 however, it was formally signed by Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Thailand in 2005. These countries were among the first to formally sign and ratify the charter. Their [[ratification]] of the charter also marked the transition of ADPC into a recognized intergovernmental organization, solidifying its role in promoting disaster preparedness and response in the Asia-Pacific region.<ref name="e785"/>
=== Instrument of Ratification ===
A critical aspect of the ADPC Charter is the Instrument of Ratification, a formal [[document]] that each member country submit to officially become part of the ADPC. By ratifying the Charter, countries commit to supporting ADPC's mission, adhering to its principles, and participating in its governance and programs.<ref name="e785"/>

The Charter emphasizes ADPC's role in fostering partnerships with international organizations such as the United Nations, World Bank, and Asian Development Bank, as well as regional organizations like the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC).<ref name="e785"/>

== Representatives ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! scope="col" | #
! scope="col" | Country<ref name="e785"/>
! scope="col" | Ministry/Department
! scope="col" | Status
|-
| 1.
| {{flag|Bangladesh}}
| [[Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief]]<ref name="x417">{{cite web | title=Technical Consultant for Disaster Management Fund Activation | website=ReliefWeb | date=20 Sep 2024 | url=https://reliefweb.int/job/4092010/technical-consultant-disaster-management-fund-activation | access-date=20 Sep 2024}}</ref>
| Member
|-
| 2.
| {{flag|Cambodia}}
| [[National Committee for Disaster Management]] (NCDM)<ref name="a642">{{cite web | title=Cambodia | website=Asian Preparedness Partnership (APP) | date=30 May 2023 | url=https://app.adpc.net/cambodia/ | access-date=20 Sep 2024}}</ref>
| Member
|-
| 3.
| {{flag|China}}
| [[Ministry of Emergency Management]]
| Former chair<ref name="s831"/>
|-
| 4.
| {{flag|India}}
| [[National Disaster Management Authority (India)|National Disaster Management Authority]]
| Chair<ref name="s831">{{cite web | title=India assumes Chair of Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre | website=The Statesman | date=26 Jul 2024 | url=https://www.thestatesman.com/india/india-assumes-chair-of-asian-disaster-preparedness-centre-1503324994.html | access-date=20 Sep 2024}}</ref>
|-
| 5.
| {{flag|Pakistan}}
| [[National Disaster Management Authority (Pakistan)|National Disaster Management Authority]]<ref name="l748">{{cite web | title=National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) | website=National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) | url=https://www.ndma.gov.pk/pages/single-news/chairman-ndma-meets-with-executive-director-of-adpc | access-date=20 Sep 2024}}</ref>
| Member
|-
| 6.
| {{flag|Philippines}}
| [[National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council]] (NDRRMC)<ref name="ESCAP">{{cite web | title= Project Terms of Reference| url=https://www.unescap.org/sites/default/files/TTF18TOR-ADPC.pdf | access-date=20 Sep 2024 |website=ESCAP}}</ref>
| Member
|-
| 7.
| {{flag|Nepal}}
| [[National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority]] (NDRRMA)
| Member
|-
| 8.
| {{flag|Sri Lanka}}
| [[Ministry of Disaster Management]]
| Member
|-
| 9.
| {{flag|Thailand}}
| [[Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation]] (DDPM)
| Member
|}
=== Regional Consultative Committee ===
The Regional Consultative Committee (RCC) of the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) includes 16 member countries, such as Afghanistan, Bhutan, Indonesia, Iran, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Pakistan, [[Papua New Guinea]], South Korea, [[East Timor]] and Vietnam.<ref name="d961">{{cite web | last=জনকণ্ঠ | first=দৈনিক | title=এশিয়া দুর্যোগ প্রস্তুতি কেন্দ্রের নেতৃত্বে বাংলাদেশ | website=দৈনিক জনকণ্ঠ | url=https://www.dailyjanakantha.com/national/news/563187 | access-date=21 Sep 2024}}</ref>

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== Further reading ==
* {{cite web | title=Early Adopters | website=NASA SWOT | date=23 Aug 2024 | url=https://swot.jpl.nasa.gov/applications/early-adopters/ | ref={{sfnref|NASA SWOT|2024}} | access-date=20 Sep 2024}}

[[Category:Intergovernmental organizations]]
[[Category:International organizations based in Thailand]]
[[Category:International organisations based in Nepal]]
[[Category:Organisations based in Dhaka]]
[[Category:Organisations based in Colombo]]
[[Category:1986 establishments in Thailand]]

Asian Disaster Preparedness Center - Revision history

Minguel at 00:30, 20 February 2026