The first ever International Disaster Convention hosted by Sri Lanka got underway in Colombo on Monday, November 16.

The convention will be held until November 18.

This pilot event is organised by MDF Asia in collaboration with UNDP and the Disaster Management Centre.

The aim of the convention is to share understanding and information about disaster and disaster management and to launch Sri Lanka as a hub of excellence and knowledge on disaster, climate change and sustainability.

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