Caribbean Disaster Management Agency to Host CDM13 Conference in Saint Kitts and Nevis
The 13th Comprehensive Disaster Management (CDM13) Conference will be held in Saint Kitts and Nevis, in collaboration with the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis through the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). Scheduled from December 2nd to 6th, 2024, this conference will bring together key stakeholders under the theme "CDM: The Road to Resilience Check Point 2024 – Levelling Up for a Dynamic Future."
Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew.
Overview of CDM13
Saint Kitts and Nevis has reaffirmed its commitment to Comprehensive Disaster Management (CDM), a Caribbean brand of Disaster Risk Management in line with the Global Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction. This integrated and proactive approach aims to mitigate risks associated with natural and technological hazards and climate change effects, fostering sustainable development across the region.
Anticipated Outcomes
CDM13 is poised to draw over four hundred disaster management practitioners and stakeholders globally, providing a strategic framework for action in the Caribbean. Through dialogue, collaboration, and innovation, the conference seeks to bolster disaster resilience, laying the groundwork for a more sustainable and prosperous future.
Keynote Speakers
The theme of this conference resonates deeply with the challenges and opportunities of our time. Prime Minister Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew will emphasize the CDM13 theme’s relevance in today’s rapidly evolving landscape, stressing the need to adapt, innovate, and embrace change for growth and development.
About CDEMA
CDMA is working with our 19 Participating States and partners to advance the Comprehensive Disaster Management Strategy, aligned with the resilience pathway endorsed by CARICOM Heads of Government in 2018. This strategy encompasses pillars such as social protection, infrastructure safeguarding, economic opportunity enhancement, environmental protection, and operational readiness and recovery.
Conference Details
Beyond the regular plenary sessions, the conference will feature guided tours, field trips, and site visits showcasing local resilience initiatives, a Youth Forum, a CDM Concert, an Awards Gala, and a Film Festival. A highlight of CDM13 is the Resilience Village—an interactive showcase spotlighting innovative products, technologies, and initiatives in disaster management and sustainable development, fostering engagement and partnership development.
Registration
Registration for CDM13 opens on July 15, 2024. For further details, visit the official website at www.cdema.org.
Conclusion
CDM13 aims to inspire collective action, fostering disaster resilience and sustainable development in the Caribbean region.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the theme of the CDM13 Conference?
A: CDM: The Road to Resilience Check Point 2024 – Levelling Up for a Dynamic Future
Q: What is the purpose of the conference?
A: To bring together key stakeholders to discuss Comprehensive Disaster Management and promote disaster resilience and sustainable development in the Caribbean region
Q: Who are the key speakers at the conference?
A: Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, and Ms. Elizabeth Riley, Executive Director of CDEMA