Taiwan launches World Alliance for Disaster Management—first intergovernmental organization to be established in Taiwan in 55 years

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), the Ministry of the Interior (MOI), and the National Fire Agency (NFA) have jointly established the World Alliance for Disaster Management (WADM). Following a comprehensive assessment, it was launched to proactively expand Taiwan’s international participation and leverage Taiwan’s long-standing expertise and practical experience in disaster prevention and response.  The WADM comprises 13 member states, 17 observers, and 11 partners. Moving forward, it will bolster cross-border cooperation on disaster prevention and response through joint training, joint exercises, joint operations, and information sharing, advancing integrated diplomacy and President Lai Ching-te’s directive to transform the NFA Training Center in Zhushan Township, Nantou County, into a major disaster prevention training base in the Indo-Pacific.  The WADM founding ceremony was held on September 19 in Taipei, and the inaugural assembly will take place from September 19 to 21. A total of 91 guests from 21 countries are attending. Palau Vice President Raynold Oilouch and Eswatini Deputy Prime Minister Thulisile Dladla are personally leading delegations to participa...