By Zenaida Delica-Willison, Advisor, Special Unit South-South Cooperation in UNDP, Thailand

Covering a variety of subjects that matter most to the global readership of Southasiadisasters.net makes this publication important and in demand. Twenty years of diligent presentation of research and analysis on issues confronting communities have established a dependable and trustworthy publication, valued by many as a reference and a reliable source of information and knowledge. AIDMI’s efforts in regularly dispatching every issue have garnered respect and recognition worldwide.

The reputation developed by the Southasiadisasters.net did not happen overnight.  It was a result of the cooperation of many people, with the hope that they could make a difference in this chaotic world through exposing the reasons why hazards become disasters, why humanitarian crises occur, and why many parts of the earth experience extreme heat. More importantly, it explores the reasons why vulnerabilities and the exposure of many communities persist despite the advances in this modern world. Moreover, it does not neglect to incorporate the significant roles of civil society organisations along with their local partners in fostering disaster-resilient and disaster-resistant communities.

I would love to see this publication continue to tackle important concerns that challenge the resilience of the human race and to promote tested key actions or development solutions, which can be replicated in vulnerable and exposed communities with less capacity. AIDMI’s determination to pursue co-creation of knowledge and learning together needs to be emulated by those in the field of disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation and mitigation.  I am one with AIDMI in promoting the nexus approach in addressing the multiple problems of disaster and climate risk. Let us continue to support one another and value what has been achieved, persisting in doing our best for the betterment of our communities. Please keep it up to inspire more writers and readers to contribute and propagate the ideals that Southasiadisasters.net upholds. High-quality and solid work pays!

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