Sao Tome and Principe: São Tomé’s Água Grande District advances local disaster resilience

More than 20 representatives gathered in São Tomé from 7 to 9 September 2026 to assess disaster risks and ways to strengthen resilience in Água Grande, the district containing the capital. The district organised the three-day exercise with the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, bringing together government, emergency services, health and tourism representatives, and community organisations. The assessment supports efforts to incorporate disaster preparedness into urban planning, with participation from groups representing women and people with disabilities.

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