Finally We Are Here
11th CDM CONFERENCE
DECEMBER 2nd - 6th, 2019 Sint Maarten
The Road to Resilience Checkpoint 2019 “Safeguarding Our Communities, Livelihoods & Economies”
CDM 11 Live Stream
Message from the Chairman
Dear friends and attendees, as Chairman of the CDEMA Council of Ministers, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you, to the 11th Caribbean Conference on Comprehensive Disaster Management, on behalf of the people of the Caribbean and the Member States of CDEMA.
As you are aware, CDEMA is the region’s principle disaster management body, with 18 member states, working in concert to promote disaster preparedness and risk mitigation, in the event of Natural or Manmade hazards. This Conference is CDEMA’s premier event and aims to bring together all of its members and partners for five days of intense discussions, workshops, displays and interaction intended to make us a more resilient people and region.
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Registration Fees
Registration Packages
Early Bird (Before Sep 27th)
US $540
Regular (Sep 28th-Nov 25th)
US $575
Late Registrants (Post Nov 25th)
US $600
1-day Registration Early Bird: US $200
Regular: US $225
2-day Registration Early Bird: US $300
Regular: US $330
Early Bird (Before Sep 27th)
US $540
Regular (Sep 28th-Nov 25th)
US $540
Late Registrants (Post Nov 25th)
US $540
1-day Registration
EXEMPT
2-day Registration
US $300
Early Bird (before Sep 27th)
US $300
Regular (Sep 28th-Nov 25th)
US $300
Late Registrants (Post Nov 25th)
US $300
1-day Registration
US $150
2-day Registration
US $200
Early Bird (Before Sep 27th)
US $440
Regular (Sep 28th-Nov 25th)
US $465
Late Registrants (Post Nov 25th)
US $490
1-day Registration
US $240
2-day Registration
US $290
Visionary Speakers
Youth In CDM Speakers
Conference Programme
Don't Miss a Thing
- Side Event / December 1st
- Day 1 / December 2nd
- Day 2 / December 3rd
- Day 3 / December 4th
- Day 4 / December 5th
- Day 5 / December 6th
8:30 - 10:30
A forensic analysis of disaster recovery, by the Caribbean Resilience and Recovery Knowledge Network
Closed Session
10:30
Break
A forensic analysis of disaster recovery, by the Caribbean Resilience and Recovery Knowledge Network
Closed Session
12:00
Lunch
2:00 - 3:30
A forensic analysis of disaster recovery, by the Caribbean Resilience and Recovery Knowledge Network
Panel discussion and Q&A
3:30 - 3:45
Break
3:45 - 5:45
A forensic analysis of disaster recovery, by the Caribbean Resilience and Recovery Knowledge Network
8:30 - 10:15
Opening Ceremony
10:15 - 10:35
Break
10:35 - 11:10
CDM Performance Monitoring for Regional Outcome 1:
Institutonal Strengthening
11:10 - 12:55
How Ready Are We? Managing the Humanitarian Consequences of Disaster Management in the Region
12:55 - 2:10
Lunch
2:10 - 3:55
Coordination, Logistics and Relief Management
3:55 - 5:10
Concurrent Session:
Session A:
Joining Forces to Safeguard Our Populations
Session B:
Safeguarding Populations - Human Mobility in Context of Disasters and Climate Change
5:10 - 5:25
Break
5:25
The Review of CDB DM Strategy and Operational Guidelines: The Way Forward
(Closed Session)
8:15 - 8:30
Youth Cultural Presentation
8:30 - 10:15
Safeguarding Education Sector Through CSSI
10:15 - 10:35
Break
10:35 - 11:10
CDM Performance Monitoring for Regional Outcome 2
Knowledge Management
11:10 - 11:25
World Tsunami Awareness Day (WTAD) recognition
11:25 - 12:55
Safeguarding livelihoods through Applied and Operationally Directed Research
12:55 - 2:10
Lunch
2:10 - 3:25
Concurrent Session
Resilience: Anchored on a Firm Foundation
Unpacking Community Resilience
Finance and Regulation for Disaster Risk Reduction
3:25 - 3:40
Break
3:40 - 4:55
Concurrent Session
Unpacking Community Resilience
Wrapping our heads around the Cloud: ICT Solutions for Resilience Building
Hurricane Hurry: Experience the Pressures of Disaster Risk Financial Decision Making
4:45 - 6:40
EU Launch
6:40 - 7:00
Exhibition Opening
7:00
Cocktail
8:15 - 8:30
Youth Cultural Presentation
8:30 - 10:15
Professional Development Sessions
PDS 1
An In-depth View of CCRIF's New Models for Tropical Cyclones Earthquakes, Excess Rainfall and Fisheries
PDS 2
Disaster Risk Management for Cultural Heritage
PDS 3
ACPEU - NATURAL DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME
10:15 - 10:35
Break
10:35 - 12:00
Professional Development Sessions
PDS 1
An In-depth View of CCRIF's New Models for Tropical Cyclones Earthquakes, Excess Rainfall and Fisheries
PDS 2
Disaster Risk Management for Cultural Heritage
PDS 3
ACPEU - NATURAL DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME
12:00 - 1:20
Lunch
1:20 - 4:30
Professional Development Sessions
PDS 1
An In-depth View of CCRIF's New Models for Tropical Cyclones Earthquakes, Excess Rainfall and Fisheries
PDS 2
Disaster Risk Management for Cultural Heritage
PDS 3
Managing and Building Resilience to Climate Risks Through Social Protection
PDS 3
ACPEU - NATURAL DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME
8:15 - 8:30
Youth Cultural Presentation
8:30 - 10:00
Greater than the Sum of its Parts: Strengthening Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems in the region
10:00 - 10:15
Launch and Signing Ceremony for the Regional EWS Consortium
10:15 - 10:25
Signing of the CDEMA RoAID MOU
10:25 - 10:35
Break
10:35 - 11:20
CDM Performance Monitoring for Regional Outcome 4:
Community Resilience
11:20 - 11:35
GAC Film:
Community Action – Some Results from the Region!
11:35 - 1:10
Instituionalization of Protection, Gender, Inclusion and Age in DRR - Feature Address
1:10 - 2:20
Lunch
2:20 - 4:35
Safeguarding Livelihoods through Social Protection
"Open Mic"
4:35
MOU Signing - CDEMA/American University of Medicine
6:45
Film Festival
8:30 - 10:30
Ministerial/High Level Session
Safeguarding communities, livelihoods and economies on the road to Recovery
10:00 - 10:15
Launch of Contests for the Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in the Americas and the Caribbean
10:15 - 10:30
Break
10:30 - 11:05
CDM Performance Monitoring for Regional Outcomes for Priority Area 3
Improved Integration of CDM at Sectoral Levels
11:05 - 12:20
Closing the Protection Gap:
Linking Micro and Sovereign Level Insurance Schemes… showcasing innovative disaster risk financing strategies
12:20 - 1:35
Lunch
1:35 - 3:05
The Price Is Right!:
Engaging the Private Sector in Building Resilience Across Sectors
3:05 - 4:30
Concurrent Session: Private Sector
Environmental Protection as a Vehicle for Safeguarding
The Smart Concepts and its practical application in the health sector and other sectors
Protecting livelihoods through Agricultural Sector Resilience
7:30 - 9:00
Closing Ceremony, Awards and Gala Dinner
Venue Info
NOTICE
The 11th CDM Conference venue is the Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Casino & Spa – Sint Maarten. However, the Conference Planning Team has been advised by the Sonesta Maho Beach Resort that the hotel is fully booked for the period of the Conference (2nd – 6th December 2019). The Conference Planning Team sincerely apologise for this inconvenience.
Two alternate hotels have been identified, Simpson Bay Resort and Holland House Beach Hotel, to facilitate participants accommodation.
To make reservations at Simpson Bay Resort, please send email to SBRreservations@simpsonbayresort.com and mperosa@royalresorts.com and make reference to the CDM Conference.
To make reservations at the Holland House Beach Hotel, please send email to reservations@hollandhousehotel.com and make reference to the CDM Conference.
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