ACDR2025

The year 2025 marks the 30th anniversary of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake—a major turning point in Japan's disaster risk reduction policy. In the same year, Myanmar experienced another devastating earthquake, highlighting the continued and emerging threats of disasters in the region. Meanwhile, climate change is accelerating the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, such as typhoons, floods, heatwaves, and droughts, pushing the limits of existing preparedness and response systems. Asia is particularly vulnerable. It is a region of rapid economic growth, high population density, and complex risks ranging from earthquakes and floods to landslides and severe storms. Disaster risk reduction (DRR) is no longer a matter of emergency response alone—it is deeply intertwined with sustainable development, social equity, infrastructure resilience, and regional cooperation. ACDR2025 aims to revisit the lessons learned over the past decades and forge a common vision for a safer, more inclusive, and resilient future. The conference will bring together governments, local authorities, international organizations, private sector actors, academics, and civil society. By bridging science, policy, and practice, it will explore innovative technologies, inclusive social systems, and cross-sectoral governance to reduce disaster risks and promote sustainable development.