CDM Conference 2013:Report on Key Outcomes

Andria GrosvenorAlliance and Cooperation Services ManagerOffice of Executive Director, CDEMA

What Were the Objectives?

To launch the Caribbean Strategy on Comprehensive Disaster Management 2014-2024.

To review and enhance the CDM Strategy Implementation Plan

To share experiences on resilient development through sound investment by the public and private sectors

To examine the benefits of investment in CDMTo facilitate dialogue on opportunities for

investing in CDM

… And Expected Results

Improved stakeholder awareness of the CDM Strategy 2014-2024;

Action Plan for Implementing CDM Strategy;Recommended actions for strengthened investment

in CDM;Exchanges on CDM related research, tools,

products, information and education materials;Compendium of papers on experiences in

investment for disaster resilience – social and economic;

Greater awareness of the benefits and potential opportunities for investment in CDM;

… Delivered ThroughPartner Consultation SessionsCommissioned research papers built around

the conference themeOpening CeremonyPlenary Sessions & Panel DiscussionsConference ExhibitionLunch Time “Talk de Talk”Youth SessionConference TourFilm FestivalCDM Stakeholder Parliament

Result 1: Improved Stakeholder Awareness CDM Strategy

Stakeholder Awareness of CDM StrategyCDM Parliament was convened December 2-6,

2013 and CDM Strategy shared on December 3rd Representation over the period was 258 delegates

◦ 36 Countries – Caribbean, Latin America, Europe, North America, Pacific

◦ Disaster management practitioners, educators, researchers, development partners, community and non-governmental actors

◦ 51 youth

Several persons joined the Conference online through the live streaming of sessions.

Continued sharing to enhance awareness.

Outcome 1: Strengthened institutional arrangements for Comprehensive Disaster Management implementation at national and regional levels

Outcome 2: Increased and sustained knowledge management and learning for Comprehensive Disaster Management

Outcome 3: Improved effectiveness of CDM at sectoral levels

Outcome 4: Strengthened and sustained capacity for a culture of safety and community resilience in Participating States

1.1. CDEMA CU and NDO strengthened/restructured for effective support of the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of CDM in Participating States

1.2. CDM is integrated into national policies, strategies and legislation by Participating States

2.1. Regional Disaster Risk Management Network for informed decision-making at all levels improved

2.2. Infrastructure for fact-based policy and decision making established/strengthened

2.3. Incorporation of local/community and sectoral based knowledge into risk assessment improved

2.4. Educational and training materials for CDM standardized, improved and applied in the region

3.1. Disaster Risk Management program at the sectoral level improved

3.2. Hazard information integrated into sectoral development planning and programming

4.2. Community-Based Disaster Management capacity built/strengthened for vulnerable groups

4.1. Standards for safe communities developed, agreed and applied

4.3. Community Early Warning Systems, integrated, improved and expanded

Safer, more resilient and sustainable CDEMA Participating States through Comprehensive Disaster Management

Gender Mainstreaming

Environmental Sustainability

Climate Change ICT

1.3. Partners programming aligned to national/country and regional CDM programming and priorities in the Caribbean Region

1.5. Resources for CDM reflect the level of need of CDEMA Participating States and CDEMA CU

1.4. Effective and efficient coordination for preparedness, response and recovery at the national and regional levels

3.3. Disaster and climate risk proofing of development programming and investment decision-making at the sectoral level strengthened

4.4. Community –Based Disaster Management capacity built/strengthened to address gender and vulnerable group needs.

Result 2: Action Plan for Implementing CDM Strategy

Action Plan for Implementing CDM Strategy

Validated/Updated Objectives Statements for the 4 CDM Strategy Outcomes

Report shared by Session Facilitators

Action Plan for Implementing CDM Strategy

Identified Key Results for Emerging Sectors (a) Finance and Economic Development and (b) Physical and Environmental Planning:◦Scientific data to inform the planning

process;◦Spatial plans taking into account

biological, physical and social elements;◦Baseline information for what needs to

be addressed to improve resilience in the financial system.

How Were the Cross Cutting Themes Treated In the CDM

Implementation Plan and Conference Discussions?

GENDERThere is general consensus that

gender considerations is a critical requirement for resilience building and as such, financing of gender mainstreaming in DRR is a good invest.

The Implementation Plan of the CDM Strategy 2012-2024 therefore calls attention to the need for gender analysis of and mainstreaming into all relevant actions.

CLIMATE CHANGE• An agreement has been reached that the

impact of climate change is clear in the region as evidenced by more intense flooding from heavy rainfalls, landslide, stronger hurricane, intensified dry periods etc:

• CDM Strategy 2007-2012 and HFA 2005 -2015 assessment/review has identified climate change as an important emerging issue for resilience building.

• It has been determined therefore that investment in climate smart infrastructure is vital to resilience building.

CLIMATE CHANGE• Specifically investment to making

critical and economic infrastructure is ongoing and must be intensified in: Hospitals and small health facilities Road networks Housing stock; especially those of the

poor National Disaster Offices or Situation

Rooms for national leadership in times of disasters

Drainage systems

CLIMATE CHANGE The deliberation and analysis of gaps indicate that

investment in regional and national capacities for measuring the impact of all disasters and distinguishing the effects of climate change is important.

The ability to measure the impact of climate change is the basis on which ◦ case building for increased investment in disaster risk

reduction etc. Can be made

◦ for strengthening the region’s representation and negotiations for funding etc. at international fora

◦ engender the conversion of the DM and CC technical communities in the region as the evidence will show there is little to no separation re hazard exposure and the impact on the ground

ICTConcurrent Session 5C: ICT Tools for

ResilienceRecommended that there be greater

focus on GIS applications development in the Caribbean region.

Investment in telecommunication/mobile phone technology medium is critical for response and early warning notification. In an effort to ensure it reaches all classes of society including: the poor, middle class and wealthy.

ICTSESSION 2 PLENARY: “CDM Strategy

Implementation Plan 2014-2024Investment in scientific assessments is

required to inform the spatial planning process.DEWETRA Impact forecasting tools can greatly enhance

decision making and requires investment, financial and human capital for data fusion and research.

Continuous investment in data sharing and maintenance of DEWETRA platform is required to ensure that its usefulness is maximized.

EnvironmentHyogo Framework for Action (HFA) II

consultationEvidence of the incorporation of HVA into

environmental impact assessments and land use planning is important.

Caribbean Health Disaster Risk Reduction Committee (HSSC)

Noted that the SMART Hospitals Initiative was designed to establish an integrated approach to building and retrofitting of health care facilities to ensure that they are environmentally friendly and disaster resilient.

Result 3&6: Recommended Actions and Opportunities

for Investment in CDM

Economic Investment for ResilienceAppoint a CDM Champion, who will

accompany Ministers to CDM Meetings and be in charge of implementing national commitments.

The Ministries of Finance and Economic Planning and Social Development to prepare DRM Plan of Actions, which is supported by the national budget.

Ministries to be the main drivers for CDM methodologies and tools.

Need to transition from DRR planning to mainstreaming into policy, legislation and financing.

Public-Private Investment for ResilienceEffective public-private partnership can

play an important role in post-disaster response and recovery.◦Draws on a range of cultures, knowledge

and skill sets from both private and public sectors.

Strong communication between public and private sector actors is key to facilitating effective public-private partnership.◦Access to information and expertise from

private and public sectors. Business Recovery planning is vital

Social Investment for Resilience

We must invest in…

Knowledge management

Livelihoods

Safety net programmes

Community based disaster management

Social Investment for Resilience

We need…A longer term perspective;

Integrated and Inter-disciplinary approaches;

To seek and address the root causes and not merely the symptoms.

Youth Investment for ResilienceYouth are a vital part of the civil

society mechanism that can be leveraged to support community risk reduction.

Identifying a CDM Youth Champion is a viable mechanism for promoting a culture of safety.

Result 4: Exchanges on CDM-related Research

Tools, Products, Information and Education Materials

CDM EXHIBITION11 companies participated in the 8th CDM Exhibition

showcasing DRR products and tools.

Of these:6 companies showcased products largely aimed at

reducing vulnerability to weather and climate hazards and enhancing resilience to disasters.

4 companies showcased products geared at leveraging ICTs for more efficient and effective data gathering, communication, information management and support for emergency operations.

1 company shared information on its activities in the area of sustainable environmental management.

The Film Festival and “Talk de Talk”Four films on:

◦Climate Change◦Slope Stabilisation Techniques◦Mitigation Works◦Model for Disaster Management

OperationsTalk de Talk:

◦Community Resilience Tools◦Warning Systems◦Climate Change/DRR Tools

Conference Sessions

Decision Making Tools

Remote Sensing Tools

ICTs for Disaster Risk

Management Tools

Result 5: Compendium of Papers on Experiences in Investment in Disaster

Resilience

PublicationFive (5) Commissioned Papers - to be

Updated◦ Examining 21st Century Economic Losses From

Hazard Events In The Caribbean – The Rationale For Resilient Investment And Recovery

◦ Public-Private Partnerships: A Catalyst for Resilient Investment.

◦ Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation: Revisiting and Reshaping the Investment Focus

◦ Building The Business Case For Resilient Construction

◦ Social Investment for Disaster Resilience: A Development Imperative

PublicationSeveral other papers shared:

◦Effective Financing and Insurance for Resilience

◦Constructing and Deconstructing Resilience

◦ICT Tools for Resilience

SO WHAT ABOUT THE WAY FORWARD?

Way Forward

Presentations Online

Conference Evaluation Online

Conference Report

Strengthening the CDM Implementation

Plan

Publication of Compendium of Papers

Uptake of Conference Recommendations

Stakeholder Parliament Meetings