Special Theme: Innovative technologies for disaster risk reductio

This issue of Asia Pacific Tech Monitor focuses on “Innovative Technologies for Disaster Risk Reduction – Successful Cases and Good Practices from Asia and the Pacific.” We delve into the challenges, opportunities, and best practices for disaster risk reduction in the region. The issue explores innovative technologies, such as Japan’s use of the Metaverse to enhance public disaster preparedness, India’s Quantified Cities Movement (QCM) for evidence-based planning, and the Philippines’ Locally Accessible Cloud System (LACS), as portable communication tools in disaster situations. Together, we aim to bolster our resilience and confront the evolving face of disaster risk in our region.