Disaster Resilient Communities in Nepal by 2050

Event List

School focused earthquake preparedness efforts conducted in Kailash Rural Municipality, Bagmati Province
Earthquake preparedness efforts have been conducted in schools in Kailash Rural Municipality, Bagmati Province. Shangri-La Development Association (SDA), with the technical support from ...
National Meeting of CityNet Nepal National Chapter (CNNC) held in Dhangadhi

The national meeting of CityNet Nepal National Chapter (CNNC) has been organized in Dhangadhi city in Nepal during 3-4 March 2023. 

The meeting was conducted in two parts,...

Need for and importance of seismic risk modeling and risk assessment highlighted
Issues related to seismic risk modeling and forecasting future risk have been discussed at the workshop on  "Forecasting and Communicating Earthquake Risk (
Risk Agreement Workshop for Khokana held
With risk-informed planning being at the forefront of the process, discussion among different stakeholders in the city was held to agree amongst the envisioned future scenarios. It was conducted...
Turkey and Nepal face similar seismic risks
Nepal needs to reciprocate Türkiye’s generous and prompt assistance seven years ago, and show solidarity during this tragedy. Nepal has also been able to build back better within 5-6...
Rotary International District 3292 and NSET sign MOU for joint efforts
National Society for Earthquake Technology-Nepal (NSET) has joined hands with Rotary International District 3292 in coordination with the Rotary Club of Bhaisepati by signing an MOU to work...
Multi-stakeholder discussion held on policies and practices in dealing with displaced population
National Workshop on "Policies and Practices in Dealing with Displaced Population: Existing Polices, Gaps and Challenges" held in Nepal during December 22-23, 2022. The participants have...
Workshop for Improved seismic event location using the Regional Seismic Travel Time (RSTT) Method
Workshop for Improved seismic event location using the Regional Seismic Travel Time (RSTT) Method is being held during November 7–11, 2022 in Kathmandu, Nepal. Government of Nepal, National...
Workshop on ‘Lessons of Resilient Communities Initiatives’ organized in Kathmandu
A workshop on “Lessons of Resilient Communities Initiatives” has been organized on Sept. 25, 2022, in Kathmandu. The program was jointly organized  by Ministry of Federal Affairs...
Program Review and Closing Workshop of “Mero Surakshit Gaun” held in Kailari and Babai Rural Municipality
Program Review and Closing Workshop of Technical Support for Resilient Communities (TESREC) or “Mero Surakhit Gaun”  program was held in Kailari Rural Municipality on August 22,...
Series of Trainings on Nepal National Building Code (NNBC) for Engineers and Technicians Concluded
A total of five Engineers’ Training on Nepal National Building Codes (NNBC) for municipal engineers and technicians of the 16 Core and Twin municipalities of TAYAR Nepal project have been...
Multi Stakeholder Workshop organized under VFL-2019 in Lalitpur
A Multi Stakeholder Workshop has been organized in Lalitpur as part of Views from the Frontline 2019 program on August 5, 2022. The main objectives of the workshop were to share, receive feedback...
Training on DRM Localization Manual for province teams and DRR trainers held in Gaidakot
A 3-day Training on Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Localization Manual, training delivery and capacity development for Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) trainers affiliated to National...
NSET completes 29 years of its journey
National Society for Earthquake Technology–Nepal (NSET) has marked 29 years of its journey with various sharing and learning events. NSET, established in 1993 with its mission to support...
Workshop on National Building Code (NBC) Training Manual and Curricula held
A “Sharing and Validation Workshop on National Building Code (NBC) Training Manual and Curricula“ held in Lalitpur on June 16, 2022.   With view to collect...
Training on Nepal National Building Code (NNBC) for Municipal Engineers of Bhimeshwor, Neelakantha, and Gorkha Municipalities held in Kathmandu
A five-day program “Training on Nepal National Building Code (NNBC) for Municipal Engineers of Bhimeshwor, Neelakantha, and Gorkha Municipalities” has been conducted in Kathmandu during...
Training on Nepal National Building Code (NNBC) for Municipal Engineers of Bhimeshwor, Neelakantha, and Gorkha Municipalities kicks off
A five-day program “Training on Nepal National Building Code (NNBC) for Municipal Engineers of Bhimeshwor, Neelakantha, and Gorkha Municipalities” has been kicked off in Kathmandu on...
Emergency response training equipment from USAID’s PEER-IV handed over to Nepali security agencies and NRCS
Emergency response training equipment from USAID’s PEER program are now handed over to national disaster response agencies in Nepal. Mr. Anil Pokhrel, Executive Chief of National Disaster...
Vyas Municipality and NSET signed MoU to prepare Vyas Municipality’s RSLUP
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between Vyas Municipality and NSET to prepare the Risk Sensitive Land Use Plan (RSLUP) of the Vyas municipality. On this RSLUP; hazard,...
Community Preparedness and Response Training (CPR-T) held in Tamakoshi Rural Municipality
A 3-day Community Preparedness and Response training has been conducted in Ward No. 4, Malu Village of Tamakoshi Rural Municipality, Dolkaha during 2-4 March 2022. Ward Chair Mr. Hom Bahadur...
Hospital Preparedness for Emergencies (HOPE) course conducted by NDRRMA
Hospital Preparedness for Emergencies (HOPE) course has been conducted by National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), Ministry of Home Affairs, Nepal during December 24-28,...
Nepal observed 24th Earthquake Safety Day, Prime Minister stressed on coordinated efforts of all tiers of governments for building disaster resilience
Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has stressed on need to pay special attention to develop disaster resilient infrastructure in order to lessen the potential losses in future earthquakes.
Earthquake Memorial Meeting held in Bhugol Park, Kathmandu
While marking 24th Earthquake Safety Day in Nepal, an Earthquake Memorial Meeting has been held at the historical Earthquake Monument in Bhugol Park, Kathmandu on 16 January 2022. Nepal...
Rapid Damage Assessment of Buildings (RDAT 1001) trainings organized in Kathmandu
Two One-Day Trainings on Rapid Damage Assessment of Buildings (RDAT 1001) were organized in Kathmandu by British Embassy Kathmandu in the month of December.  National Society for Earthquake...
Aspects of scaling up seismic retrofitting of residential buildings discussed, experiences of pilot retrofit works shared
National Workshop on “Scaling up Seismic Retrofitting of Residential Buildings through Local Government Regulatory System” held in Kathmandu on Nov 24, 2021. The workshop focused to...
Residential building retrofitted as model work under USAID’s Tayar Nepal grant handed over to house-owner
Model work of retrofitting a residential building has been completed and handed over to house-owner in Ghorahi Sub-Metropolitan City. The house was retrofitted as a part of model work under...
Capacity building of Local communities of KhariKhola, Khumbu Pasanglhamu Rural Municipality-1, Solukhumbu District on Disaster risk Management through VFL 2019 Program
Capacity building of local communities of Kharikhola,Ward No 1 of Khumbu Pasanglhamu Rural Municipality, Solukhumbu District on Disaster Risk Management has been initiated from 16 November 2021....
‘Baliyo Ghar’ – the Housing Reconstruction Technical Assistance Program completes, Direct Socio-Technical support provided to rebuild 63700 houses
‘Baliyo Ghar’ – the Housing Reconstruction Technical Assistance Program has completed its operation. With an aim of supporting the Government of Nepal’s owner driven...
NSET's 10-Year Strategic Plan (2021-2030) launched, scope expands to Multi-Hazards Risk Management
National Society for Earthquake Technology – Nepal (NSET) has launched 10-Year Strategic Plan (2021 to 2030) with an idea to ensure greater visibility in its strategic destination and the...
Housing Reconstruction accomplished in Bigu area of Dolakha
Bigu Rural Municipality from Dolakha district marks accomplishment of Post-Earthquake Housing Reconstruction within the area. Mr. Yudhisthir Khadka, Chairperson of Bigu Rural Municipality, in an...

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