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Known as Sona Area Tokyo, the prevention park serves as a centre for disaster learning (during normal times) and management (during occurrence of calamities). Read More..

Gujarat, a state in western India, was struck by an earthquake with magnitude 7.7 on 26 January 2001. It was estimated that more than 13,000 people lost their lives and thousands were injured. It was also reported that over 300,000 buildings collapsed and more than twice that number were severely damaged Read More..

On 12 November 1970, Bangladesh was hit by a major cyclone at the coast belt of the country with wind velocity of 62 m/s, accompanied by a storm surge 6-9 m in height. An estimated 500,000 people were killed and millions were made homeless and severely destitute Read More..

Since the establishment of BRLC in June, 2017, the Committee has successfully organized a series of activities, such as 1st BRLC Council Meeting, 2017 BMW Next Mobility Youth Camp, 2017 UCLG World Council Meeting and the 1st E-Commerce Training Workshop Read More..

District Gampaha and Puttalam are located near the coastline and lagoon. With its location, livelihood of local people in both districts is closely related with fisheries. Like in other areas, the livelihoods of coastal small-scale fishers are among the most insecure and vulnerable Read More..

Local government of Madhya Pradesh (MP), as other local governments in India, faced challenges in implementing widespread vaccines coverage. Low awareness, cultural challenges, and logistical issues (lack of stock visibility, human resources management, poor record keeping of stock and sharing across levels) were major factors Read More..

As the capital of East Java Province in Indonesia, the City of Surabaya has a strategic yet attractive role and location. Such acknowledgement affects how the City should further improve its performance to become a more promising place for its residents. Read More..

Gunsan, for the first time in Korea, opened a Lifelong Learning Center for the exclusive use of adults with developmental disabilities. Read More..

Tual City of Kei Islands is located in Maluku Province of Indonesia. The area is very rich with marine resources and white sands that make up wonderful views. Read More..

For three decades, Melbourne never saw woman leading their city. However, in the morning 24 May 2018, people in the city expressed their wills to see a breakthrough and innovations under the leadership of Lord Mayor Sally Capp. Read More..