Risk-E-Scape

RISK-E-SCAPE Transnational Partners Meeting held in Dhaka (25–27 November 2025), bringing together partners from Bangladesh, Nepal, Greece, Portugal, and Italy to advance collaboration on disaster health and climate resilience in the face of an expanding environmental crisis. Hosted by the Department of Development Studies, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh with support from the European Union.

📢 Exciting News!
We’re thrilled to announce the RISK-E-SCAPE Training for Academic and Administrative Staff! 🎓✨
📅 Date: 7–8 November 2025
📍 Venue: Pokhara University Center Office, Shabha Hall
This training, co-funded by the European Union, brings together experts and institutions to strengthen risk management and resilience in higher education. 🌍
Stay tuned for updates and highlights from this impactful event! 💡

RISK-E-SCAPE Info Day Successfully Conducted!

The RISK-E-SCAPE Info Day on “Strengthening Disaster Preparedness and Climate Resilience in Nepal” was successfully held today, bringing together distinguished experts and participants from multidisciplinary fields.

The program covered global to local perspectives and efforts for disaster preparedness and climate resilience — highlighting Nepal’s growing commitment to building a resilient health system, coordination, and governance for Disaster Preparedness

The program started with a presentation by Dr. Puspanjali Adhikari, Project Lead, on the RISK-E-SCAPE Project, which included an overview of various activities. This was followed by insightful presentations from distinguished experts, including:

-Dr. Allison Gocotano – Team Leader, WHO Health Emergencies Program Nepal

-Mr. Man Bahadur Thapa – Disaster Risk Management Expert

-Dr. Prakash Budhathoky – Spokesperson and Chief, HEDMU, HEOC, MoHP

-Dr. Naveen Phuyal – Associate Professor, Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences

-Mr. Umesh Kumar Dhakal – Chief District Officer, Kavre District

-Ms. Ragishree Kakshapati Shrestha – Chief, Public Health Office, Kavrepalanchok

-Ms. Shreena Byanju – Environment and Disaster Management Section, Dhulikhel Municipality

-Dr. Samjhana Basnet – General Practice and Emergency Medicine, KUSMS/Dhulikhel Hospital

We extend heartfelt thanks to all presenters, participants, and organizing members who contributed to making this program a success.

🎥 The recorded video of the session is attached below for future reference and for those who missed the live event.
https://www.youtube.com/live/Tinxq6Ui7-w?si=XESzmOkSPCcyXWxl&t=129

🎥 We’re Going LIVE! 🌍

Join us for the RISK-E-SCAPE INFO DAY — a special event on Strengthening Disaster Preparedness and Climate Resilience in Nepal 🇳🇵

📅 Date: October 14, 2025 (Tuesday)
🕘 Time: Starting at 9:00 AM (Nepal Time)
📍 Live from: Dhulikhel Hospital

🔴 Watch Live Here: https://www.youtube.com/live/Tinxq6Ui7-w?si=q5xmY9M-8d86z8pn

Let’s come together to learn, share, and strengthen Nepal’s disaster and climate resilience efforts! 🌿

🎤 Meet Our Speakers!
We’re excited to announce the distinguished speakers for the RISK-E-SCAPE INFO DAY — Strengthening Disaster Preparedness and Climate Resilience in Nepal

Join leading experts from health, governance, and disaster management sectors as they share insights and experiences to build a safer, more resilient Nepal.
📅 Date: 14th October 2025
🕣 Time: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Venue: Auditorium Hall, Dhulikhel Hospital
💡 Registration is FREE! (On-spot)

📢 Join Us LIVE for the Risk-E-Scape Info Day – Nepal Edition! 🇳🇵
📍 Auditorium Hall, Dhulikhel Hospital
🗓️ October 14th, 2025 | 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM (NPT)

Tune in as we bring together health professionals, researchers, and disaster experts to explore how Nepal can build stronger preparedness and climate resilience through education and innovation.

As an initiative of the RISK-E-SCAPE Project, Dhulikhel Hospital successfully conducted the RISK-E-SCAPE Training and Hospital Disaster Preparedness Plan (HDPrP) Update Workshop, held on 22nd–23rd July 2025.

The workshop brought together a multidisciplinary team—including doctors, nurses, administrative staff (finance and logistics), laboratory personnel, public health experts, and academic faculty.

We were also pleased to welcome two observers from Pokhara University, whose presence added valuable perspectives to the workshop.

📢 Highlights from the Risk-E-Scape Info Day at IUB! 🌍🩺

On July 24, 2025, the Department of Environmental Science and Management at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) successfully hosted the Risk-E-Scape Info Day under the EU-funded Risk-E-Scape Project!

🔹 The event kicked off with an inaugural session featuring:
✅ A warm Welcome Address by Professor Dr. Md. Hafizur Rahman, Head of DESM
✅ Inaugural Speech by Chief Guest Prof. Daniel W. Lund, Pro-Vice Chancellor, IUB
✅ A powerful project presentation by Dr. K Ayaz Rabbani, Dean, School of Environment and Life Sciences, IUB.
✅ An inspiring keynote by Dr. Haseeb Md Irfanullah on integrating health into climate resilience frameworks

🔹 The second segment introduced the upcoming Professional Certificate Course on Disaster Health and Climate Resilience, followed by an exciting interactive group work session where participants collaborated and presented real-world solutions for disaster preparedness and health system resilience.

Thank you to all the participants for your enthusiastic engagement! 💬🙌

As climate-related disasters and pandemics intensify, our health systems must evolve!

The latest Gap Analysis Report from the EU-funded RISK-E-SCAPE project dives deep into the disaster and emergency health education landscape in Nepal and Bangladesh—and highlights what’s missing.

📉 Key Gaps Found:
🔹 Outdated curricula on climate & health
🔹 Lack of practical, community-based training
🔹 Insufficient focus on mental health and inclusivity
🔹 Weak institutional coordination

📈 Our Mission: To bridge these gaps with localized, inclusive, and future-ready education and training systems.

This is more than a report—it’s a call to action for universities, NGOs, and governments.