Building resilience for all

The Indian state of Assam is exposed to an array of hazards and is highly prone to disaster and climate risks. In response to the state's enhanced vulnerability, the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) in partnership with the All India Disaster Mitigation Institute (AIDMI), routinely takes up various initiatives to build the resilience of Assam and its citizens to such risks.

This position paper provides an overview of some of the main initiatives taken up by ASDMA and the related challenges and opportunities . More specicifally, the publication recounts projects taken up and related to the protection of children in emergencies, school safety through disaster management plans and mock drills, and integration of disater risk reduction with climate change adaptation.