1. www.ifrc.org Saving lives, changing minds. Red Cross in Disaster Management in the Caribbean

2. www.ifrc.org Saving lives, changing minds. The Red Cross Movement ICRC – International Committee of Red Cross Red Crescent Societies IFRC – International Federation of Red Cross Red Crescent Societies NS – 187 Red Cross National Societies HQ in Geneva Americas Zone Office in Panama Caribbean Regional Representation Office (CRRO) in Trinidad

3. www.ifrc.org Saving lives, changing minds. Key Guiding Strategies of the IFRC  STRATEGY 2020  Inter-American Framework for Action (2012-2016)  Caribbean DM Strategic Framework (2009-2014)  Framework for Community Resilience (in development)  The Millennium Development Goals  Hyogo Framework for Action  CDM Strategy  CCCCC Regional Strategy

4. www.ifrc.org Saving lives, changing minds. Regional Frameworks Caribbean Disaster Management Strategic Framework (2009-2014) Strategic Objective: To enhance the capacity of Caribbean Red Cross National Societies to mitigate and respond to the adverse effects of climate change and natural disasters Expected Results: 1: Vulnerable Communities have increased knowledge, skills and resources to conduct disaster mitigation, preparedness and response activities. 2: Enhanced institutional Red Cross capacity for disaster management at national and community levels 3: Increased Red Cross coordination and advocacy for comprehensive disaster management Enhanced CDM Framework Outcome 1: Enhanced institutional support for CDM program implementation at national and regional levels Outcome 2: An effective mechanism and programme for management of comprehensive disaster management knowledge has been established Outcome 3: DRM has been mainstreamed at national levels and incorporated into key sectors of national economies Outcome 4: Enhanced community resilience in CDEMA states/territories to mitigation and respond to the adverse effects of climate change and disasters

5. www.ifrc.org Saving lives, changing minds. Increasing community resilience in the Caribbean Timeline: June 2011 – November 2012 Countries: Cuba, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Grenada, St. Vincent, Barbados, Suriname, Trinidad OBJECTIVE To enhance the resilience capacity of Caribbean communities to respond to and mitigate the adverse effects of disasters Expect Results: R1 – Vulnerable communities have increased knowledge, skills and resources to conduct disaster mitigation, preparedness and response activities R2 – The hazards threatening individual vulnerable households have been mitigated through small scale infrastructure initiatives R3 – Four NS have pre-positioned stocks available in strategic locations for disaster response R4- The Red Cross has enhanced disaster risk management capacity in the Caribbean Linked to Expected Results (ER) of the Red Cross Caribbean DM Strategic Framework: ER1: Vulnerable communities have increased knowledge, skills and resources to conduct disaster mitigation, preparedness and response activities ER2: Enhanced institutional Red Cross capacity for disaster management at national and community levels ER3: Increased Red Cross coordination and advocacy for comprehensive disaster management

6. www.ifrc.org Saving lives, changing minds. Increasing community resilience in the Caribbean Timeline: April 2012 – November 2013 Countries: Antigua & Barbuda, Jamaica, Suriname OBJECTIVE Vulnerable communities are more resilient to climate change and natural disasters Expect Results: R1 – Community homes are safer against disaster and climate change hazards R2 – Communities implement risk reduction projects and readiness actions R3 – Community disaster resilience is increased through improved health Linked to Expected Results (ER) of the Red Cross Caribbean DM Strategic Framework: ER1: Vulnerable communities have increased knowledge, skills and resources to conduct disaster mitigation, preparedness and response activities ER2: Enhanced institutional Red Cross capacity for disaster management at national and community levels

7. www.ifrc.org Saving lives, changing minds. Increasing community resilience in the Caribbean Timeline: July 2012 – September 2013 Countries: Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Trinidad & Tobago OBJECTIVE Increased Readiness of the National Societies of the Caribbean to provide efficient and appropriate logistical response in the event of a disaster Expect Results: R1 – 6 National Societies’ logistical capacity is mapped and analysed R2 – National Society capacity is enhanced Linked to Expected Results (ER) of the Red Cross Caribbean DM Strategic Framework: ER2: Enhanced institutional Red Cross capacity for disaster management at national and community levels ER3: Increased Red Cross Coordination and advocacy for comprehensive disaster management

8. www.ifrc.org Saving lives, changing minds. Increasing community resilience in the Caribbean Countries: English-speaking Caribbean via Red Cross Caribbean Disaster Risk Management Reference Center (CADRIM) OBJECTIVE To increased awareness and skills in communities through regional, national and local strategies that promote community based risk reduction Expect Results: R1 – Improved civil society, particularly gender sensitive organisations, engagement in the implementation of CDM Strategy (CDM Output 4.2) R1.1 – Increased gender-balanced civil society representation in regional CDEMA CDM dialogue R1.2 – Improved knowledge of gender sensitive CDEMA CDM targeting methods among civil society and government actors R2 – Improved integration of gender-responsive CBDRR by Caribbean organisations (CDM Output 4.1) R2.1 – Increased access to high quality relevant gender-sensitive materials, tools and human resources in CBDRR Linked to Expected Results (ER) of the Red Cross Caribbean DM Strategic Framework: ER2: Enhanced institutional Red Cross capacity for disaster management at national and community levels ER3: Increased Red Cross Coordination and advocacy for comprehensive disaster management Linked to Expected Results (ER) of the Red Cross Caribbean DM Strategic Framework: ER1: Vulnerable communities have increased knowledge, skills and resources to conduct disaster mitigation, preparedness and response activities ER2: Enhanced institutional Red Cross capacity for disaster management at national and community levels ER3: Increased Red Cross coordination and advocacy for comprehensive disaster management

9. www.ifrc.org Saving lives, changing minds. Building Community Resilience Strategic Targeting methodology / Community Selection Tool Stakeholder meetings & community awareness Baseline/Endline Studies Vulnerability & Capacity Assessments Hazard & Vulnerability Mapping Risk reduction /resilience micro-projects Community Based Health & First Aid First Aid (Basic/community) Community Disaster Response Training Community Emergency Plans Family Disaster Plans School Preparedness Simulations Early Warning Systems Community empowerment and increased awareness Caribbean Climate Change Adaptation Toolkit

10. www.ifrc.org Saving lives, changing minds. Tools for Building Community Resilience Safe House methodology Simulations & Drills Response & Contingency Plans PHAST PASSA CBHFA First Aid Violence Prevention Vulnerability and Capacity Assessments School Disaster preparedness

11. www.ifrc.org Saving lives, changing minds. Strategic Targeting Methodology -Hazard mapping, livelihood zones -Identify hazard prone areas -Identify vulnerable communities -Assessment of disaster risk -Prioritise communities -National level review -NDOs -Stakeholders – Government Ministries -Communities -National Level -District/Pparish Level -Community

12. www.ifrc.org Saving lives, changing minds. Caribbean Climate Change Adaptation Toolkit

13. www.ifrc.org Saving lives, changing minds. The Caribbean Climate Change Adaptation (3CA) Toolkit  IFRC committed to CDEMA CSSSC to use the Climate Smart Community Disaster Management Module: 2011  Phase 1: 2011: CDEMA version piloted in Suriname, Guyana, Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago and Grenada in 2011  (70+ persons trained)  Phase 1 feedback: Validation of all content; gender- sensitive components to be clearly reflected; more games and audiovisual materials to reinforce information; more guidance on incorporation into VCA tools

14. www.ifrc.org Saving lives, changing minds. The Caribbean Climate Change Adaptation Toolkit (now 3CA)  Phase 2: Desktop review of the CDEMA version (& other CC tools) between July and October 2012  Piloted new version: November 2012 & January 2013 in Suriname, Antigua and Barbuda & Jamaica, Barbados April 2013 (87 participants trained after 4 pilots)  Phase 2 feedback: additional days for training, more time for GIS/GPS, More useful and contextual videos included, use of technology creating more enthusiasm at institutional and community level in some countries, improved complementarity with other CBDRR interventions and tools, clarify use at community level and integration into VCA

15. www.ifrc.org Saving lives, changing minds. Summary: 3CA Review and Adaptation Process Time PeriodAction July – Nov 2012Review previous tool Review other methodologies Interview national societies Gather feedback VCA practitioners Participate in climate change workshops for tools development-UWI, IFRC Consult with NS (Grenada, TT, Suriname, Guyana) Developed and shared concept for 3CA (review/consultation- ns, internet, CRRO, project staff – Barbados RC, Geneva) Nov 12, Jan & April 2013 Pilot 3CA in Suriname, Antigua, Jamaica and Barbados Evaluate each sessions and collect feedback Nov 2012 –April 2013Incorporate feedback from pilots Include new module (previously modules 1-3) Finalize methodology Develop 3CA guide April –September 2013 Finalize, incorporate comments and feedback into the guide Developed relationship with UWI-Cave Hill, UWI-Mona, 5Cs, Geneva

16. www.ifrc.org Saving lives, changing minds. 3CA Modules Module oneModule twoModule threeModule four AwarenessAssessmentAdaptationAdopting the 3CA CC basicsUnderstanding VCCRiSTAL Practical guide to designing climate smart projects for communities based on risk How to use modules 1-3 Evidence of CCCC and the VCA-integrated approachProject Proposal Guide to designing climate smart project proposals Building scenarios Working with hypothetical communities Understanding scientific evidence and impacts of future cc projections GPS/GIS & VCA Using gps and gis mapping Using pre-designed tools Impacts of CC Models & IPCC scenarios Assessing V&C/PGIS

17. www.ifrc.org Saving lives, changing minds. Summary: Tools of the 3CA - Focus of Module 2 Tools CCKAP baseline/endline survey tool Historical profile Seasonal Calendar Focus group discussion Livelihood analysis Secondary sources/review process Semi-Structured interviews CRiSTAL Information gathered Social dynamics within communities Seasonal trends and variations Historical context: past and current trends Biodiversity and natural resource assessment Community risk, needs and existing capacities

18. www.ifrc.org Saving lives, changing minds. Stronger & New Partnerships: Capacity Building  Map Action (website built for sharing maps: October 2013)  Other Red Cross National Societies; American, Canadian, French, British  Public bodies; NEMO/EMA, e.g. NEPA and ODPEM – Jamaica, Lands Agency-Barbados, NEMO- Antigua  UWI Cave Hill (CERMES) UWI Mona, (Climate Studies Group)  Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (5Cs)  Expected partnership: Seismic unit-UWI, St. Augustine for shape files, gis support (uploaded to CADRIM website and database) 18

19. www.ifrc.org Saving lives, changing minds. Cost Benefit Analysis

20. www.ifrc.org Saving lives, changing minds. Cost Benefit Analysis in community resilience InterventionSituation without interventionSituation with InterventionAssumptionsBCR Water harvesting Increased salinity during dry months have decreased amount of water available for consumption Increased access to potable water5 years life time7.63 Greenhouse Farming Salt water intrusion and dependency on rain fed farming techniques result in seasonal losses Minimised fluctuations in crop yields and consistent production quality 10 years life time2.6 Harvesting and storage of potable water Salt water intrusion in water sources and poor storage facilities to harvest water from alternative sources Increased access to potable water10 years life time22.32 Harvesting and storage of potable water Poor water distribution system and inadequate storage Increased access to potable water10 years life time11.79 Restoration of Dam Dysfunctional Dam – adequate water supply to the farms severely impacted Functional Dam – farms supplied with water; reduced incidence of flooding in village 10 years lifetime113.52 Safe HousesHouses vulnerable to heavy winds and floods Houses are more resilient to heavy winds and flooding 5 years life time1.02 20

21. www.ifrc.org Saving lives, changing minds. New strategic partnerships Grenada RC and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) partnership – climate resilient coastal communities Using VCA techniques socio-ecological-economical vulnerability data gathered – integrating ecosystem services as a key strategy for building community resilience. National level spatial data-sets (down to census district level) on various in depth socio-economic and ecological layers, including climate scenarios that were produced in year 2012, are also used during this process. Green Response – ACS Using empirical evidence of the environmental and economic benefits of green products, processes and technologies to be used in disaster response, develop standards and regulations (framed in Green Response Model Law) that Caribbean governments can incorporate to promote and facilitate the production and utilisation of such eco-efficient end environmentally friendly products, tools and processes to be utilised for responding to recovering from disasters impacting their country. Approved as a permanent initiative during the XIX th meeting of the Special Committee for Disaster Risk Reduction, held in Bogota, Colombia 2011.