International Disaster Risk Reduction Program Loses Funding in Nepal and Afghanistan
What happened
An international program that used satellites and geospatial analysis for disaster risk reduction across Nepal, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Pakistan has lost its funding due to USAID cuts. The program collaborated with the Nepal Red Cross Society on risk communication and provided over 170 public data sets on glaciers and vulnerability. Separately, Harjeet Singh founded the Satat Sampada Climate Foundation in New Delhi.
From indiatimes.com
Why it matters
The program addressed mounting risks in a region facing rapid glacier melt, shifting monsoons, and frequent floods and landslides. The loss of international aid funding weakens disaster monitoring and leaves countries facing billions of dollars in avoidable damage, according to Harjeet Singh.
From indiatimes.com
Who's involved
- NepalA country covered by the disaster risk reduction program.
- AfghanistanA country covered by the disaster risk reduction program.
- Nepal Red Cross SocietyOrganization that collaborated on risk communication for the DRR program.
- New DelhiLocation where Harjeet Singh founded the Satat Sampada Climate Foundation.
- Dharam Raj UpretyFounder of the Satat Sampada Climate Foundation in New Delhi.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- NepalSpeculative
The loss of international disaster risk reduction funding could reduce the disaster preparedness budget of the Government of Nepal.
- Nepal Red Cross SocietySpeculative
The Nepal Red Cross Society might face reduced operational funding from the affected disaster risk reduction program.
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The entities involved
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Nepal
country in South Asia
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Afghanistan
country in Central and South Asia
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Nepal Red Cross Society
organization
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New Delhi
capital city of India
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- The Nepal Red Cross Society is responding to a major disaster that has struck in the northern region of Nepal.
- Central Building Research Institute in India is studying the impact of disasters on Nepal.
- International providers supported disaster response efforts in Nepal.
- A disaster in Nepal requires international economic cooperation.
- Charles made a personal donation to the disaster fund and is working closely on life-saving support and recovery alongside the organizations.