Syria’s Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management launched on Thursday a national consultation workshop aimed at developing a comprehensive roadmap to reduce disaster risks across the country.
The workshop, held at the ministry’s headquarters in Damascus, brought together representatives from government institutions, United Nations agencies, international organizations, and civil society groups, underscoring a broad, multi-sectoral approach to improving the country’s resilience to natural disasters.
The event is part of Syria’s ongoing efforts to align its disaster management framework with international standards and enhance coordination between national and international partners.
The initiative comes as Syria continues to face the compounded effects of years of conflict, climate-related challenges, and infrastructure damage, which have increased the population’s vulnerability to earthquakes, floods, and other emergencies.
