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Disaster Preparedness Network-Nepal (DPNet), established in 1996, stands as a key national umbrella organization dedicated to enhancing disaster management in Nepal through a unified approach involving national and international agencies. The core focus of DPNet is on fostering coordination, collaboration, learning, and sharing of experiences in strengthening disaster management practices. The organization plays a crucial role in knowledge management, capacity building, policy advocacy, and in facilitating networking among government and relevant stakeholders. 

News and Updates

NPDRR Stakeholders Provide Key Recommendations to Strengthen Monsoon Preparedness and Response Plan
  2026-05-14

DPNet Nepal, in its role as the Secretariat of the National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (NPDRR), successfully organized an online consultation meeting on the draft Monsoon Preparedness and Response Plan (MPRP) 2083 with the participation of NPDRR thematic groups, DPNet advisors, members, government representatives, humanitarian agencies, and development partners.

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Workshop on AI-Enabled Disaster Damage Assessment Concludes in Lalitpur
  2026-04-30

Disaster Preparedness Network Nepal (DPNet Nepal), in collaboration with NAXA and partner organizations, successfully organized a half-day workshop on “AI-Enabled Disaster Damage Assessment in Nepal: Current Status, Challenges, and Co-Designing a Practical Way Forward” at Square Hotel, Lalitpur.

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NAXA and DPNet Nepal Sign MoU to Promote Data-Driven Disaster Response in Nepal
  2026-04-17

NAXA and Disaster Preparedness Network Nepal (DPNet Nepal) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen disaster response in Nepal through the use of data, digital innovation, and frontier technologies.

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DPNet Timeline

  • 2020 Onwards

    • Organized National Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction
    • Conducted CHS review reflection and various policy dialogues in federal and provincial level
  • 2016-2020

    • Conducted interaction with MPs to formulate DM Act
    • Coordinated among Ministries, AINTGDM and stakeholders for the formulation of NDRRP and NDRRSAP
  • 2011-2015

    • Developed guideline for District Disaster Preparedness and Response Plan
    • Took the responsibility as a Secretariat of NPDRR, chaired by Secretary of MoHA
  • 2006-2010

    • Registered as a legal entity
    • Initiated the publication of Nepal Disaster Report
    • Initiated advocacy for the need of strategic planning
  • 2001-2005

    • Initiated to bridge the gap between Government and stakeholders
    • Initiated advocacy for the need of DM Act
  • 1996-2000

    • Established as loose forum
    • Initiated policy dialogues on DM
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