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Sikkim Lawmakers Highlight Disaster Preparedness at Commonwealth Cape Town Conference
Sikkim’s lawmakers attended meetings in Cape Town, South Africa.
They discussed how governments can prepare for disasters.
They also talked about ways to pay for disaster response and recovery.
These topics matter to Sikkim because it has experienced earthquakes, flash floods and landslides.
Speaker Mingma Norbu Sherpa represented Sikkim at the disaster financing workshop.
Deputy Speaker Raj Kumari Thapa joined a meeting about making democracy fair for future generations.
The delegation also discussed fair trade and making parliaments accessible to people with disabilities.
The meetings allowed lawmakers from different Commonwealth countries to share ideas.
Sikkim Speaker Mingma Norbu Sherpa attended a Commonwealth workshop on disaster risk financing in Cape Town.
The workshop examined how parliaments can support disaster preparedness, risk financing and resilience.
Sikkim’s frequent earthquakes, flash floods and landslides made the discussions particularly relevant to the state.
Deputy Speaker Raj Kumari Thapa participated in a workshop on intergenerational equality and parliamentary democracy.
The Sikkim delegation also joined sessions on fair trade, disability accessibility and inclusive parliamentary dialogue.
- Who
- Sikkim Legislative Assembly Speaker Mingma Norbu Sherpa, Deputy Speaker Raj Kumari Thapa and other delegation members.
- What
- They participated in Commonwealth parliamentary workshops on disaster risk financing, parliamentary democracy, fair trade, diversity and accessibility.
- Where
- The workshops were held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre in Cape Town, South Africa.
- When
- During the 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference; the articles do not provide specific dates.
- Why
- To exchange views and experiences on disaster resilience, democracy, inclusivity, accessibility and parliamentary roles in disaster preparedness.
Key facts
- Main representative
- Mingma Norbu Sherpa, Speaker of the Sikkim Legislative Assembly
- Additional representative
- Raj Kumari Thapa, Deputy Speaker of the Sikkim Legislative Assembly
- Disaster workshop
- Parliament’s Role in Disaster Risk Financing
- Location
- Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town, South Africa
- Relevant hazards
- Earthquakes, flash floods and recurring landslides
- Conference
- 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference
- Other themes
- Intergenerational equality, fair trade, diversity and disability accessibility
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