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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Visa Requirements

Visa Requirements

Information Note

Information Note

Registration Fees

Registration Fees

Registration Packages

Delegate

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
$20.00
Presenter

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
$20.00
Student

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
$20.00
Local Delegate

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
$20.00

Visionary Speakers

Mr. Ronald Jackson
Mr. Ronald Jackson
Dr. Denise D.P. Thompson
Dr. Denise D.P. Thompson
Dr. Raed Arafat
Dr. Raed Arafat
Deputy Gov. David Archer Jr.
Deputy Gov. David Archer Jr.
Hon. Edmund Gregory Hinkson
Hon. Edmund Gregory Hinkson
Ambassador Javier Fernando PONZ CANTO
Ambassador Javier Fernando PONZ CANTO

Youth In CDM Speakers

Sabrina Atkinson
Sabrina AtkinsonNorthern Caribbean University
Jamaica Caribbean Girls Hack Alumni 2019
Roshelle Pinnock
Roshelle PinnockUniversity Of Technology
Jamaica Caribbean Girls Hack Alumni 2019

Conference Programme

Don't Miss a Thing

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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