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CARIBBEAN CHALLENGES– CDEMA’s Perspective
Presentation by Dr Elvis Nurse, Director, Resources Management
Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA)
The Caribbean Green Economy Conference St Lucia
June 4 - 6, 2013
Content
1. Caribbean Reality Caribbean Hazard Landscape Caribbean environment Hazard exposure
2. Brief on CDEMA Promoting DRM Comprhensive Disaster management (CDM)
3. CDEMA”s Views on Green Economy SWOT analysis of region Issues shaping changes Risk & unsustainable society
4. Promoting a green economy- Lessons from a Canadian city
Caribbean Hazard Landscape
2nd most hazard prone region in the world
Small island and low lying developing states with vulnerable economies, largely dependent
on tourism and agriculture
High risk to sea level rise, 60% of population, 70% of economic activity within 2 miles of
coastline
Frequent major events (hydro-meteorological and geophysical)
Regular annual disaster losses estimated at US $3 billion in Region
Significant loss to social and productive sector and to GDP
Caribbean Environment
Caribbean EnvironmentEXPERIENCES
Caribbean LandscapeSignificant Hazard ExposureE
XPERIENCES
• Human Induced– Fires– Oil Spills– Chemical Explosions– Epidemic– Water Pollution– Insurrection– Theft and robberies– Accidents– Bomb Threats– Kidnappings
• Natural Hazards– Hurricanes– Floods– Drought– Earthquakes– Volcanoes– Landslides– Tsunamis
Brief on CDEMA
The regional
inter-governme
ntal Agency
responsible for
disaster management in the Caribbean Communit
y (CARICOM
)
Formerly CDERA
1991- CDERA
established by an Agreement of
Heads of Government of CARICO
M
September 1, 2009 – CDERA
officially transitioned to CDEMA
Membership
comprises 18
Participating States (PS)
Newest PS- Haiti
and Surinam
e (joined
in Septem
ber 2009)
CDEMA Participating States
1. Anguilla2. Antigua and
Barbuda3. Bahamas4. Barbados5. Belize6. Virgin Islands7. Dominica8. Grenada9. Guyana
10. Haiti11. Jamaica12. Montserrat13. St. Kitts and Nevis14. Saint Lucia15. St Vincent & the
Grenadines16. Suriname17. Trinidad and Tobago18. Turks and Caicos
Promoting Disaster Risk Management
Through Existing Comprehensive Disaster Management (CDM) Strategy & Programming Framework 2007-2012
2013-2023 Comprehensive Disaster Management (CDM) Strategy
Comprehensive Disaster Management (CDM)
Comprehensive Disaster Management (CDM) is the management of all hazards
Through all phases of the disaster management cycle – prevention and mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery and rehabilitation
By all peoples public and private sectors, all segments of civil society and the general population in hazard prone areas.
CDM involves risk reduction & management and
Integration of vulnerability assessment into the development planning process. (CDERA 2001, 2006)
CDEMA’s View of Green Economy
Must view Green Economy as a business not
business as usual
In defining the enabling conditions that lead to
sustainable development and poverty eradication:
Propose the use of business concept of SWOT Analysis
to inform our strategic approach to implementing a
green economy
Necessitates the integration of our approach to disaster risk reduction and climate
change adaptation. Requires a comprehensive view of risk
Adoption of all sector approach to build resilience in our
economies
SWOT Analysis
WEAKNESSES:
1. Scarce Resources 2. Increasing
Ecological Footprint
3. Implementation Paralysis
4. Small Size
OPPORTUNITIES:1. Water Resources
2. Tourism Renewable Energy3. Food
4. Recycling and Waste
Management5. Energy Efficient
Buildings & Equipment
6. Transportation
THREATS:1. Crime & Violence2. Increasing debt 3. Environmental risks associated
with climate change & disasters (both natural & man-
made) - Vulnerability to these risk are
known & documented but
failure to implement mainstream
adaptation & mitigation measures
in policy and development
planning
Examination of Issues Shaping Changes
Climate Change Peak oil Prices
Decreased bio- diversity Economic cost of environmental challenges
Increased vulnerability
Risks Associated with an Unsustainable Society
Access to clean water Food sufficiency
Habitat loss Flooding and natural storms
Economic instability
Promoting a Green Economy (Case study - City of Markham) 1
3 pillars of sustainability as foundation of any attempt to develop a green economy
1. Society2. Economy3. Environment
Markham’s Greenprint Sustainability Plan ; www.markham.ca/sustainability
Promoting a Green Economy (Case study - City of Markham)
3 pillars contains 12 integrated sustainability priorities
1. Social equity2. Identity and culture3. Individual health4. Shelter5. Food security6. Access and Mobility7. Education and skills8. Economic vibrancy9. Material management- based on zero material waste10. Water efficiency11. Ecosystem integrity12. Energy & climate – objective of zero energy, water waste and emissions by 2050
Promoting a Green Economy (Case study - City of Markham)
3 Implementation Periods
1. Foundation for Success: Short - term Focus (2010-2015) Focus on developing strong community support and with all levels of government for positive sustainable change
2. Traction & Innovation : Medium- Term Focus (2015-2025) Focus on implementation of projects & completion of some projects. The benefits (direct & indirect) of sustainability are seen and experience
3. Adaptive & Resilient: Long- Term Focus (2025 +) Desired Level of sustainable performance approaching.
Promoting a Green Economy (Case study - City of Markham)
Requirement for Realization of Sustainability Plan (50 to 100 year plan)
1. Strong Governance Framework that clearly identifies roles and responsibilities over the duration of the plan and a cohesive community engagement strategy
2. Good Financial framework• Establish a revolving fund to be used for implementation • Develop a collaborative and integrated approach for pursuing grants from different levels of government and non-governmental, business and philanthropic organizations • Leveraging new financial tools and opportunities resulting from renewable energy production, energy and water conservation and carbon pricing • Building collaborations and partnerships to create efficiencies around purchasing, financing and borrowing
Key Strategies for successful implementation of green economy
Integrating sustainability priorities and action with
private sector Creating a culture of innovation
and leadership
Effective Monitoring & Evaluation Shared responsibility
Community level engagement
THE END
THANK YOU
Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA)Building #1, Manor Lodge Complex
Lodge Hill, St. MichaelBarbados
Tel. (246) 425-0386; Fax: (246) 425-8854Webpage: www.cdema.org