Joining today’s National Consultation on Strengthening Sri Lanka’s Health Emergency Workforce for Chemical and Biological Hazards, Dr Samiddhi Samarakoon reflected that Sri Lanka’s recent assessments have reaffirmed that strengthening our health emergency workforce is not just a priority, but an urgent necessity. The gaps identified in chemical and biological preparedness underscore the importance of building skills, expanding surge capacity, and ensuring that specialized competencies are systematically integrated into national training frameworks. This consultation marks an important step forward bringing together national stakeholders to shape a clear, phased approach for developing a resilient workforce capable of responding effectively to emerging and complex hazards. #CBRN #HealthSecurity #EmergencyPreparedness #SriLanka #OneHealth #SimulationExercise #CapacityBuilding #PublicHealth #ChemicalSafety #BiologicalSafety #WholeofGovernment #WholeofSociety

Today, addressing the National Consultation on Strengthening Sri Lanka’s Health Emergency Workforce for Chemical and Biological Hazards, Dr Asela Gunawardena, Director General of Health Services, underscored that preparedness is never a one-time effort. Instead, it is a disciplined and continuous cycle of learning, improvement, and collective action. He emphasized that this consultation is designed to put that principle into practice, guiding the development of a five year roadmap to strengthen workforce capacities across the health emergency system. By bringing together health authorities, technical agencies, first responders, academia, and partner organizations, Sri Lanka is advancing a truly whole of government and whole of society approach to preventing, detecting, and responding to chemical and biological hazards. This collaborative commitment reflects the country’s determination to build a more resilient and responsive health emergency workforce one that is equipped, coordinated, and ready to safeguard communities in the face of emerging threats. #CBRN #HealthSecurity #EmergencyPreparedness #SriLanka #OneHealth #SimulationExercise #CapacityBuilding #PublicHealth #ChemicalSafety #BiologicalSafety #WholeofGovernment #WholeofSociety

Extending his wishes to the ‘National Consultation on Strengthening Sri Lanka’s Health Emergency Workforce for Chemical and Biological Hazards’, Dr Rajesh Sambhajirao Pandav highlighted that today’s discussions represent a pivotal step toward enhancing the country’s readiness for chemical and biological emergencies. He noted that by bringing together experts from across sectors, the consultation provides an opportunity to assess existing capacities, identify priority gaps, and collectively shape a shared vision for a safer and more resilient Sri Lanka. He underscored that such platforms are vital for building a coordinated, multisectoral approach to preparedness one that enables rapid detection, effective response, and protection of both communities and frontline personnel. Today’s collective effort, he emphasized, lays the groundwork for stronger systems capable of withstanding emerging threats and safeguarding public health and WHO remains committed in the country’s journey towards preparedness capacity building. #CBRN #HealthSecurity #EmergencyPreparedness #SriLanka #OneHealth #SimulationExercise #CapacityBuilding #PublicHealth #ChemicalSafety #BiologicalSafety #WholeofGovernment #WholeofSociety

The Future of #OuterSpaceSecurity-Module: Jan 28 & 29, 2026, Geneva: I extend my sincere gratitude to the esteemed speakers, colleagues, and engaged international participants who joined us on January 28 & 29, for my Future of Outer Space Security Module, as part of my Annual Geopolitics and Global Futures Symposium. The high-level presentations and exchange in Geneva surpassed expectations, moving beyond theory into the critical realities of the final frontier, including an impressive, #OuterSpaceCrisisManagement-#SimulationExercise. Over two intensive days, we navigated the complex intersection in #OuterSpace of: #MetaGeopolitics, #SpaceSecurity #GeoStrategicCompetiton, #SpaceDebris, #SpaceLaw, #SpaceMilitarization, #SpaceDiplomacy, #ThreatsInSpace, #PrivateSpace, #SpaceGovernance, #SpaceConflicts, #SpaceTechnologies. Your insightful expertise and thoughtful contributions inspired rich, forward-looking discussions. As space becomes more #Congested, #Contested and #Competitive, these collaborative dialogues are essential for a secure and sustainable future. Thank you to everyone who made this module a great success. @TheGCSP @ThGreminger @UniKent Mark Burchell Kai-Uwe Schrogl @unibern Thomas Schildknecht @CSISAerospace Clayton Swope @SpaceSharer @simoncleobury Sergey Gugkaev @JessicaWestPhD @ASPI_org Raji Rajagopalan Niko Orell

🚨 Simulation Saves Lives: Preparing Before Disaster Strikes 🌪️🏥 When a disaster hits, every second counts. But what if we could rehearse our response before the real crisis? That’s exactly what simulation exercises do—and they’re changing how communities think, act, and survive. In Nepal, where earthquakes, floods, and landslides are a part of life, these drills aren’t just practice—they’re lifesaving rehearsals. From mock search-and-rescue to hospital surge simulations, they: ✅ Build public confidence ✅ Expose gaps in response systems ✅ Strengthen coordination among responders ✅ Change mindsets—from fear to readiness 💡 Since the 1980s, the Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) has led the way—embedding a culture of preparedness deep into local communities: 🔹 1988: First community-based disaster preparedness (CBDP) pilots 🔹 1990s–2000s: Expansion to flood-prone and earthquake-vulnerable districts 🔹 2015: Earthquake drills saved lives when the real quake struck 🔹 Today: NRCS runs over 1,000 community-based disaster risk reduction (CBDRR) initiatives across Nepal These efforts don’t just prepare people—they empower them. 🛠️ Preparedness is not a luxury; it’s a necessity. A culture of simulation and readiness is our strongest defense. Let’s invest in it. Let’s advocate for it. Let’s save lives—before the disaster hits. #DisasterPreparedness #SimulationExercise #NepalRedCross #DRR #CommunityResilience #EarlyWarningForAll #CBDRR #HumanitarianAction #RiskReduction #Nepal #ClimateAction #EmergencyPreparedness

Can global dialogue survive a language storm? 🌍🌀 Join us tomorrow, 26 June, for the flash-mob-style simulation ‘Tower of Babel Chaos’ on site at #IGF2025. 📍IGF Room 4 🕘 12:30 CEST More at ➡️ intgovforum.org/en/content/i… . . #IGF2025 #CADE #LanguageInclusion #SimulationExercise #Norway @CADE_project @EU_Partnerships @D4DHub_EU @Geneve_int @GenevaGIP @SwissMFA @DigWatchWorld @ka_iwanska @Vkapiyo @trish4us

Are you passionate about climate governance? FASS invites you to an exclusive Solar Geoengineering (SG) simulation! So excited you be a part of this🎉 amazing event.. #UNEA2025 #ClimateAction #Geoengineering #SimulationExercise #FASSSIMULATION24 #AirUniversity #FASS

A unique and exclusive opportunity for #FASS 👩‍🎓👨‍🎓 at #AirUniversity. #SimulationExercise on #SolarGeoengineering by @fass_air in 🤝 with @sgdeliberation! Don’t miss this chance! 📝 Register bit.ly/DSG-FASS-SGEvent @adilsultan | @Aiza_Azam

Step into the future of climate policy. Don’t miss out on this chance to play a part in shaping global climate action – apply today! Register by Nov 3rd, 2024: bit.ly/DSG-FASS-SGEvent #UNEA2025 #ClimateAction #Geoengineering #SimulationExercise #AirUniversity  #FASS

Did you hear about the exclusive #SimulationExercise on #SolarGeoengineering by @fass_air in 🤝 with @sgdeliberation!? Open to all #FASS 👩‍🎓👨‍🎓 at #AirUniversity. Don’t miss this chance! 🔗 Learn More: bit.ly/DSG-FASS-SG-Info 📝 Register bit.ly/DSG-FASS-SGEvent

Ready to shape #ClimatePolicy? Join the exclusive🌏 #SimulationExercise on #SolarGeoengineering hosted by @fass_air in collaboration with @sgdeliberation! This opportunity is open to all #FASS students at #AirUniversity. Don’t miss out—register now! 🌞✍️ #ClimateAction

Ready to Shape 🌏 #ClimatePolicy? Join the exclusive #SimulationExercise on #SolarGeoengineering by @fass_air in 🤝 with @sgdeliberation! Open to all #FASS 👩‍🎓👨‍🎓 at #AirUniversity. Don’t miss this chance! 🔗 Learn More: bit.ly/DSG-FASS-SG-Info 📝 Register bit.ly/DSG-FASS-SGEvent

Simulation drill on the use of fire-resistant suit by firefighters at the Metro Fire Station in Tamale. #simulationexercise #walkthroughfire #fireresistance #fireresistantsuit #tamelemetrofirestation

We have delivered an engaging simulation of the negotiations in the UN OEWG on cybersecurity for the West Africa Ministries of Foreign Affairs delegates. The programme, along with previous trainings focused on building cyber diplomacy capacities of the MFAs of the ECOWAS member states, was organised in partnership with the ECOWAS Commission, German Federal Foreign Office, and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), under the Joint Platform for Advancing Cyber Security. . . #DiploNews #DiploAcademy #CapacityDevelopment #SimulationExercise #UN #OEWG #CyberSecurity #Cyber #Diplomacy #WestAfrica #MFAs #ECOWAS #JointPlatformForAdvancingCyberSecurity @giz_gmbh @GermanyDiplo @ecowas_cedeao @KatherineGetao @VRadunovic @MFETMalta @Geneve_int @GenevaGIP @SwissMFA @SwissDevCoop @DigWatchWorld

✈️ From today's simulation exercise at Skopje International Airport - an airport ground incident – damaged dangerous goods consignment (DGR ground incident). #safety #simulationexercise #DGR #airportsafet #safetyfirst

FAO is assisting member countries in preparing for and responding to the risk of #AfricanSwineFever (ASF) introduction and spread in the #Pacific . As a part of the initiative, FAO organized a #SimulationExercise in Samoa from 5-7 December on the ASF Outbreak Investigation.

PVT report! Joint Urban Disaster Preparedness Simulation Exercise held in Islamabad. #UrbanPreparedness #SimulationExercise #AKAHPakistan #CommunitySafety #searchandrescue #volunteers #CDA #NDMA #PakArmy

A sneak peek into our on-going action-packed Joint Simulation on Urban Disaster Preparedness. #UrbanPreparedness #SimulationExercise #AKAHPakistan #CommunitySafety #searchandrescue #volunteers

Full-Scale Emergency Simulation Exercise at Kotoka International Airport on Thursday, October 12, 2023. #SimulationExercise #EmergencySimulation #GACL #GhanaArmedForces

सुनसरी जिल्ला विपद् व्यवस्थापन समिति लगायतका सरोकारवालासँगको सहकार्यमा कृष्णदल गणले आश्विन १७ गते कोशी-४ मा बाढी, भुकम्प र आगलागीमा आधारित Simulation Exercise सञ्चालन गरेको छ । #NepaliArmy #SimulationExercise #KrishnadalBn