Multi-hazard Mitigation

1. Community based housing project for a selected relocated community including training of masons and carpenters

2. Mitigating structures to promote safety of vulnerable communities

Consolidation of activities undertaken earlier

• Finalising the development of EMRP at Local Authorities along Kelani River prone to floods

• Finalising the Development of EMRP for Kandy MC

• Revitalising the EMRP of Ratnapura MC

• Strengthening of the EIA process through introduction of disaster management subject area

• Upgrading the present websites of CHPB and NBRO

• Continuation of Integration of Disaster Mitigation in University Curricula

• Integration of Natural Disaster Mitigation Subject in School Curricula – Activities with NIE

Social Marketing

• School awareness in the five districts affected by the May 2003 disasters

• Community awareness in the five affected districts

• Awareness for political heads and officials of local authorities

• Awareness for different categories in the 5 affected districts

• Information products – leaflets, case studies, video clips etc.

Training and Capacity Building

• Training for officials of selected backward local authorities on hazard mapping, land use zoning and preparation of development plans.

• Training on GIS Applications in Hazard Mapping.

1. Public Awareness Programme in Kalutara District : 18.02.2004
2. Workshop for consolidation activities - School curricula : 19-21.03.2004
3. Training of trainers : 22-26.04.2004
4. Designing and developing of NBRO Website
5. Drought mitigation activities of "Karukapana", Arachchikattuwa, Chilaw
6. Social Marketing plan for Teachers : 16-18.07.2004

1. Guidelines on Disaster Mitigation Circles (Sinhala) - download

Some events at the workshop on social marketing plan for teachers held on 16-18 July 2004.

		Lighting the oil lamp at the opening ceremony. Dr. Buddhi, addressing the participants..
			Some of the participants in the audience..