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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
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Caribbean Landscape
Significant Hazard Exposure
• Natural Hazards
– Hurricanes
– Floods
– Drought
– Earthquakes
– Volcanoes
– Landslides
– Tsunamis
• Human Induced
– Fires
– Oil Spills
– Chemical Explosions
– Epidemic
– Water Pollution
– Insurrection
– Theft and robberies
– Accidents
– Bomb Threats
– Kidnappings
Brief on CDEMA
The regional
intergovernmental
Agency
responsible
for disaster
management
in the
Caribbean
Community
(CARICOM)
Formerly
CDERA
1991- CDERA
established
by an
Agreement
of Heads of
Government
of CARICOM
September 1,
2009 – CDERA
officially
transitioned
to CDEMA
Membership
comprises 18
Participating
States (PS)
Newest PSHaiti and
Suriname
(joined in
September
2009)
CDEMA Participating States
1. Anguilla
2. Antigua and
Barbuda
3. Bahamas
4. Barbados
5. Belize
6. Virgin Islands
7. Dominica
8. Grenada
9. Guyana
10. Haiti
11. Jamaica
12. Montserrat
13. St. Kitts and Nevis
14. Saint Lucia
15. St Vincent & the
Grenadines
16. Suriname
17. Trinidad and Tobago
18. 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:
Necessitates the integration
of our approach to disaster
risk reduction and climate
change adaptation.
Requires a comprehensive
view of risk
Propose the use of business
concept of SWOT Analysis
to inform our strategic
approach to implementing
a green economy
Adoption of all sector
approach to build resilience
in our economies
SWOT Analysis
STRENGTHS:
OPPORTUNITIES:
1. Natural Capital
2. Water, Fisheries,
Agriculture, Forestry
(some countries)
3. Opportunity for
Private/Public
Partnership
4. Regional Cooperation
Mechanism –
CARICOM
(CSME;CCCCC;
CDEMA)
WEAKNESSES:
1. Scarce Resources
2. Increasing Ecological
Footprint
3. Implementation
Paralysis
4. Small Size
1. Water Resources
2. Tourism Renewable
Energy
3. Food
4. Recycling and Waste
Management
5. Energy Efficient
Buildings &
Equipment
6. Transportation
THREATS:
1. Crime & Violence
2. Increasing debt
3. Environmental risks
associated with climate
change & disasters
(both natural & manmade) - 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
Economic cost of
environmental
challenges
Decreased biodiversity
Increased vulnerability
Risks Associated with an Unsustainable Society
Access to clean water
Food sufficiency
Flooding and natural
storms
Habitat loss
Economic instability
Promoting a Green Economy (Case study - City of Markham)
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3 pillars of sustainability as foundation of any attempt to develop a green
economy
1. Society
2. Economy
3. 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 equity
2. Identity and culture
3. Individual health
4. Shelter
5. Food security
6. Access and Mobility
7. Education and skills
8. Economic vibrancy
9. Material management- based on zero material waste
10. Water efficiency
11. Ecosystem integrity
12. 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
2. Good Financial framework
 that clearly identifies roles and responsibilities over the duration
• Establish
a revolving
fund to be
used for implementation
of the plan
and a cohesive
community
engagement strategy
• 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
Shared responsibility
Effective Monitoring &
Evaluation
Community level
engagement
THE END
THANK YOU
Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA)
Building #1, Manor Lodge Complex
Lodge Hill, St. Michael
Barbados
Tel. (246) 425-0386; Fax: (246) 425-8854
Webpage: www.cdema.org