BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ABU Events - ECPv6.15.11//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:ABU Events X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://events.abu.org.my X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ABU Events REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Kuala_Lumpur BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0800 TZOFFSETTO:+0800 TZNAME:+08 DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20251125T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20251127T170000 DTSTAMP:20260502T233413 CREATED:20250827T014757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T023416Z UID:3435-1764057600-1764262800@events.abu.org.my SUMMARY:9th ABU Media Summit on Climate Action and Disaster Prevention DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n 9th ABU Media Summit on Climate Action and Disaster Prevention \n \n \n \n Building Resilience Through Media: For a Cleaner\, Greener\, and Safer TomorrowIn the Asia-Pacific region\, climate-related hazards and disasters are growing in frequency and intensity\, posing urgent threats to lives\, infrastructure\, and sustainable development. The role of media as a trusted source of information\, education\, and early warning has never been more critical. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Since 2014\, the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) has convened its Media Summit on Climate Action and Disaster Prevention to equip broadcasters with knowledge\, tools\, and partnerships to respond effectively. The 2025 edition with the theme “Building Resilience Through Media: For a Cleaner\, Greener\, and Safer Tomorrow” is hosted by Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC) in Colombo\, will bring together media leaders\, climate and disaster response authorities\, scientists\, and civil society to accelerate joint action for resilience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Summit builds on ABU’s long-standing Media Saving Lives initiative\, which empowers broadcasters to play a frontline role in disaster risk reduction. Through training\, co-productions\, and sharing of best practices\, this initiative has supported media organisations in:Delivering life-saving early warnings during natural hazards such as cyclones\, floods\, and tsunamis.Educating communities on preparedness measures and sustainable practices that reduce disaster risks.Amplifying local and vulnerable voices\, ensuring inclusive coverage that reflects the needs of those most at risk.Forging partnerships between broadcasters\, disaster management authorities and partners such as UNESCO\, UNDRR\, WMO\, IFRC\, and scientific institutions as IPCC\, bridging the gap between expert knowledge and public awareness. \n \n \n \n Media has a unique responsibility not only to inform in times of crisis but also to educate audiences about the long-term impacts of climate change. By producing compelling stories\, investigative reports\, documentaries\, and community programming\, broadcasters can:Raise public awareness of the causes and consequences of climate change.Encourage behavioural change for sustainable lifestyles.Provide a platform for dialogue between governments\, civil society\, and citizens on climate resilience.Highlight innovative local solutions that inspire communities across the region. \n \n \n \n As part of its commitment to local engagement and climate action\, the 2025 Summit will also feature collaboration with "Clean Sri Lanka" — a project that aims to address the cleaner physical environment and reposition the nationwide efforts of environmental\, social\, and governance initiatives through introducing change\, integration and collaboration.One of the key highlights will be the official launch of the UNESCO Model Disaster Preparedness and Response Plan (DPRP) for Media Institutions\, developed in cooperation with ABU. This structured framework will enable broadcasters to integrate resilience into their editorial\, operational\, and policy practices — ensuring that media continues to save lives and safeguard communities.Adding to the significance of the event\, the Gala of the ABU Together for People\, Planet\, Peace (T4P) Media Awards will take place on 26 November 2025\, celebrating outstanding productions that inspire climate action\, peacebuilding\, and social resilience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n YouTube Livestream @ 8.45 AM 25th November 2025 (GMT+5:30) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan the QR code to go to the livestream or click here. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Categories: \n Secretary-General Department \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date & Time: \n November 25\, 2025\n\n \n \n - \n\n November 27\, 2025\n\n \n \n \n \n \n HOST: \n \n \n \n Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC) \n \n \n \n CONTACT: \n \n \n \n \n \n Nargiza Numanova\n \n \n \n nargiza@abu.org.my \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n For logistics and visa matters\, contact\n\ncadp@abu.org.my \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mount Lavinia Hotel\n \n \n\n100 Hotel Rd\, Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia\n \n\n\n\n Sri Lanka\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Inter BEE 2025 \n\n\n \n \n 2025 T4P - Together for Planet\, People\, Peace Media Awards URL:https://events.abu.org.my/eventcalendar/9th-abu-media-summit-on-climate-action-and-disaster-prevention/ LOCATION:Mount Lavinia Hotel\, 100 Hotel Rd\, Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia\, Sri Lanka CATEGORIES:Secretary-General Department ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.abu.org.my/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/CADP-2025-1920x1080-banner-V2-04-scaled.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nargiza Numanova":MAILTO:nargiza@abu.org.my END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR