The World Bank Tokyo Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Hub, in partnership with the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR) , and with financial support from the Government of Japan and the Government of Canada, will host the EP&R Learning Academy in Tokyo and Sendai from April 20 to 24, 2026.
The Academy is designed as a peer-learning and technical exchange platform for government counterparts and World Bank teams working to strengthen national emergency preparedness systems. It brings together government representatives from 16 World Bank member countries, World Bank operational teams, and Japanese experts to compare institutional models, share operational lessons, and address readiness challenges.