Disaster Management Comrades & Champions-DMCC

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'धरती आकाश' कार्यक्रम के अंतर्गत सुनिएगा भेंटवार्ता -

"वज्रपात/आकाशीय बिजली का विज्ञान और सावधानियाँ"

विशेषज्ञ: प्रो. कर्नल संजय श्रीवास्तव संस्थापक, क्लाइमेट रेजिलिएंट ऑब्जर्विंग सिस्टम प्रमोशन काउंसिल

भेंटकर्ता : दिलीप झा।

चैनल : इन्द्रप्रस्थ, Akashvani Live News 24x7 & 'Akashvani AIR' YouTube Channel.

Premiere Link : https://youtu.be/vCApQQker7s

Reflective pavement coating helped cool down one of Los Angeles’ hottest neighborhoods over a year-long period, according to a new study, but researchers argue that increasing shade is still a better way to protect people from extreme urban heat.

The study involved painting more than 700,000 square feet of dark asphalt surfaces in Pacoima were covered with solar-reflective pavement coating in the summer of 2022.

Urban areas are especially susceptible to extreme heat, but a range of solutions are available – like increasing green areas and waterways, improving insulation, and providing cool or shady areas , especially for the most vulnerable.

Learn more ➡️ https://ow.ly/ToPc50WgWLw

Dear Colleagues,

The Sphere India Academy in collaboration with National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) and Vardhman Mahavir Medical college & Safdarjung hospital is Organizing a webinar on “Policy, Forecasting, and Early Action: Strengthening Heatwave Governance and Preparedness" on June 13, 2025, from 03:00 PM – 04:30 PM (IST).

This webinar seeks to spotlight the importance of inclusive early warning systems, community-based forecasting communication, and interdepartmental coordination in heat governance.

Date and Time: 13th June 2025| 3:00 PM to 4:30PM
Register here: http://tiny.cc/Strengthening_Heatwave

We invite you to join this important discussion.

Regards
Sphere India Academy

If you are on LinkedIn you are cordially invited to join the Club of International and National Disaster Management Professionals with following link.

https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12623306

Glimpse of the Webinar on World Environment Day 2025

On the occasion of World Environment Day 2025, a national webinar was organized on 6th June 2025 by G S Empower Skill Training Trust to address the urgent global issue of plastic pollution under the theme “Save the Environment & Save the Future.”

The session began with opening remarks by Dr. K. Vasudevan, Founder and Managing Director of the Integrated Institute of Disaster Management (IIDM), Tamil Nadu and The keynote address was delivered by Mrs. Meenakshi Rajagopal, I.A.S., Former Additional Chief Secretary and Project Director (PTSLP-IFAD).

A special address was delivered by Mrs. Aruna Basu Sarcar, I.F.S., Ex-Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Chairperson, Arasu Rubber Corporation, and Mr. Karunakaran added ground-level insights on community-based plastic reduction initiatives, showcasing successful behavioral change models and local innovations.

Adding a technical and Civil Engineering lens, Er. Awdhesh Kumar, Head of the Department of Civil Engineering at Invertis University, India, presented on “Swachh Bharat, Safe Bharat: Enhancing Urban Disaster Resilience through Plastic Waste Management ” Contributing further, Dr. K. Vasudevan delivered an expert presentation on “Community-Based Plastic Management for Coastal Resilience,”

With over 210 participants from across India, the webinar concluded with a unified call for collective action, innovation in waste management, and grassroots engagement to end plastic pollution and build a sustainable, disaster-resilient future.

You are cordially invited to attend the webinar on “Ending Plastic Pollution”, organized to commemorate World Environment Day 2025 by the Integrated Institute of Disaster Management (IIDM), Tamil Nadu, South Field College, Darjeeling, West Bengal in collaboration with Disaster Management Comrades and Champions (DMCC).

🗓 Date: Thursday, June 5, 2025
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM onwards
📍 Mode: Online (Google Meet)

Registration is free, and all participants will receive an authorized e-certificate.

🔗 Register here: https://forms.gle/RDSFoLkQNqqJF8G18

Join us in observing World Environment Day and take a step forward in the global mission to end plastic pollution and protect our planet for future generations.

Warm regards,
Team IIDM–DMCC

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Myanmar Earthquake LIVE Updates: Hospital In Capital City A 'Mass Casualty Area' As Death Toll Rises - News18 Myanmar Earthquake LIVE Updates: Myanmar was rocked by two strong back-to-back earthquakes on Friday. Tremors of the quake were also felt in the neighbouring countries.