Caribbean Development Bank advances climate change and disaster risk management agenda of borrowing member countries

The CARICOM agenda for reducing risks and building resilience in Caribbean Communities got a much-needed boost recently. 23 disaster risk management and community development professionals from 15 countries gathered at the headquarters of Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) for an intensive five-day workshop on project design and implementation organised by Community Disaster Risk Reduction Fund (CDRRF).

The aim of the workshop was to broaden participant’s view of CDRRF and increase their capacity to assist community groups to design local solutions that meet CDRRF’s funding criteria.

“Communities are the first line of defence in preventing disasters. It is, therefore, essential to deepen engagement beyond disaster management offices. There is an urgent need to participate with community actors to reduce risks and build capacity and resilience”, noted Mr. Ronald Jackson, Executive Director of the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA).