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ARCASIA initiated the organisation of an international meeting to discuss rebuilding after the Nepal earthquake last May. The meeting brought together representatives from UIA, CAA and the Nepal Society of Architects as well as local authorities and associations in Islamabad, Pakistan, on 2 and 3 August 2015.

Architects and other experts spoke at this meeting, including: Jayantha Perera on the 2004 tsunami that hit Sri Lanka; Yasmen Laru on studies and analyses that aim to mitigate the effects of seasonal flooding in Pakistan; and Qamar uz Zaman Chaudhry, United Nations special envoy on climate change.

A round table was held to discuss topics related to reconstruction, heritage, and prevention and to share pre and post disaster experiences. A resolution was drafted and will be presented at the next Arcasia forum. 

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