MANILA: The Philippine government is now gearing up for the country's hosting of the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR) this October. In a press release, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said Friday that registration for the October 14-18 conference at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City is now open. The Philippines' hosting of the APMCDRR is in collaboration with the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR). 'It is a critical opportunity for the Philippines and the Asia-Pacific region to advance efforts to build resilient communities,' the release said. More than 3,000 high-level international and local delegates are expected to attend the conference. The DENR said the event will facilitate the exchange of practical solutions, promote inclusive disaster risk governance, and enhance resilience across Asia and the Pacific. The conference, themed "Surge to 2030: Enhancing Ambition in Asia-Pacific to A ccelerate Disaster Risk Reduction," underscores the urgent need to review current risk reduction efforts, share innovative solutions, and adjust policies and actions to accelerate disaster risk reduction in the face of climate change and other uncertainties. Source: Philippines News agency