In an increasingly interconnected world, the role of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Disaster Risk Management (DRM) and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) has become more vital than ever.

At the heart of disaster risk management is anticipatory action, which provides a proactive strategy for reducing the catastrophic effects of disasters. The 3rd National Dialogue on Anticipatory Action (AA), which took place in Kathmandu on May 9 and 10, recently offered an important forum for discussing and improving plans for enhancing readiness and response during the monsoon season.

Implementing DRR policies through effective governance is a key to the reduction of climate change-induced disaster risks and coping with the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis in Nepal and other countries in South Asia.