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Jamaica

Jamaica ready to host 2020 Regional Platform

8 Jul 2019, UNDRR

The 7th Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction will take place in Jamaica in July 2020, to call for commitment to implement the Regional Action Plan for DRR.

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Sendai Framework

Sendai Focal Point:
Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM)

Website: http://www.odpem.org.jm/

Contact:Director

Phone:1(876)-930-0796 ó 876 9069674/5 876 550 3632

National Platform

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Hyogo Framework for Action

HFA Focal Point:
Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM)

Website: http://www.odpem.org.jm/

Contact:Director

Phone:1(876)-930-0796 ó 876 9069674/5 876 550 3632

Policy, Plans & Statements

National Policy & Plans
- Jamaica: National disaster risk management act, 20152015, Jamaica - gov
- Jamaica: Climate change policy framework2015, Jamaica - gov
Official Statements & Presentations
- Jamaica: Statement made at the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (2017)2017, Jamaica - gov
- Jamaica: Statement made at the Third UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (WCDRR)2015, Jamaica - gov
Other Development Reports
- Jamaica: Review of current and planned adaptation action2011, Adaptation Partnership
- Jamaica: Common country assessment - CCA (2001)2001, UNDG

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Meetings & Conferences in Jamaica

VII Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in the Americas and the Caribbean (RP20)08-10 Jul 2020, Jamaica (Montego Bay)

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Training in Jamaica

Earthquake Tsunami Drill Jamaica Energy Partners and ODPEM27 Sep 2016, Jamaica
International course: Towards mitigation of risks from natural disasters in the Caribbean Basin, knowledge and applying strategies22-26 Nov 2010, Colombia (Cali)
Advancing disaster risk reduction workshop06-07 May 2009, Jamaica (Kingston)

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Academic Programmes in Jamaica

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Educational Materials on Jamaica

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DRR Organizations in Jamaica

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Documents & Publications on Jamaica

Jamaica informal building sector study2019, Build Change; GFDRR; Jamaica - gov; WB
An evidence-based urban DRR strategy for informal settlements2019, Emerald

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Maps of Jamaica

Global Risk Data Platform (dynamic mapping tool)

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Multimedia Products on Jamaica

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DRR Jobs in Americas

Consultancy: Analysis of effective disaster preparedness programmingUnited States of America , American Red Cross; GDPC
Consultancy: Meta-evaluation of disaster preparedness evaluationsUnited States of America , American Red Cross; GDPC
Intern - Disasters and Conflicts ProgrammePanama (Panama City), UNEP

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