The Spanish Cultural Center in Malabo hosted the inaugural conference "Culture of Risk Knowledge in the Face of Natural and Anthropogenic Disasters in Equatorial Guinea" on October 28. The event was organized by Angela Mbang Ncogo Nsa as part of the AFODECA association. The conference aimed to raise awareness about the importance of disaster prevention, emergency preparedness, and life protection. Representatives from the government, national businesses, students, and professors from the National University of Equatorial Guinea attended the event.
The conference brought together various sectors, highlighting the need for institutions, private sector, and academia to collaborate in building a more prepared society. Angela Mbang Ncogo Nsa, the conference promoter, is a professor at the National University of Equatorial Guinea, a mining engineer, and a master's degree holder in Disaster Management. Her interdisciplinary background enables her to integrate knowledge from engineering, risk management, education, research, and project management. This diverse expertise allows her to effectively promote disaster prevention awareness.
The panel discussion featured several experts, including Maximiliano Ndong Nzo Obono, Lucrecia Nchama Ncogo, Miguel Martín Ondo Sima Mangue, and Miguel Ángel Anusogo. They participated in a dialogue about the need to strengthen risk knowledge and prevention in the country. The conference focused on fundamental concepts of risk management, emergency preparedness, and early warning systems. The goal is to make prevention a shared responsibility, not just an institutional one, but also a daily practice for citizens.
The initiative plans to organize future awareness campaigns, educational activities, and community actions. One of the proposed campaigns, "I am prepared," aims to promote preventive habits and the use of basic tools to respond to emergencies. AFODECA's objective is to foster a culture of prevention that involves public institutions, businesses, universities, social organizations, and citizens. The inaugural conference marks the beginning of a project that seeks to strengthen alliances and Equatorial Guinea's response capacity to disaster risks.
The conference emphasized that preparation is crucial in the face of disasters. Knowing the risks is the first step towards prevention, protection, and saving lives. The event demonstrated the importance of collaboration among various sectors in building a more resilient society. By working together, the goal is to create a culture of prevention that can make a significant difference in the country's response to emergencies.
AFODECA's initiative seeks to promote a culture of prevention that is not limited to institutional responsibilities but also involves individual actions. The campaign "I am prepared" aims to empower citizens with the knowledge and tools needed to respond to emergencies. By fostering a culture of prevention, the initiative hopes to reduce the risks associated with disasters and promote a more prepared society.
The conference concluded with a call to action, emphasizing the need for continued collaboration and awareness-raising efforts. The organizers plan to continue promoting disaster prevention awareness through various campaigns and activities. By working together, the goal is to create a safer and more resilient society in Equatorial Guinea.
Key points
- The conference aimed to promote disaster prevention awareness and emergency preparedness in Equatorial Guinea.
- The initiative seeks to involve institutions, private sector, and citizens in building a culture of prevention.
- The campaign "I am prepared" aims to promote preventive habits and empower citizens to respond to emergencies.
