International Development Grant
Support to the 7th Regional Platform on DRR in the Americas and the Caribbean
Project Number: CA-3-P000038006
Status: Closed
Country/Region: Unknown
Regional Focus:
Maximum Contribution: $250,000.00
Start Date: March 27, 2020
End Date: March 23, 2022
Duration: 2.0 years
Project Description
The project supports the participation of key stakeholders from the Caribbean to ensure their voices are heard. It is being implemented by the United Nation’s Office for Disaster Risk Reduction and is part of the broader Caribbean Disaster Risk Management Program that aims to support the implementation of the Caribbean Community Comprehensive Disaster Risk Management Strategy. Project activities include: (1) supporting the VII Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in the Americas and the Caribbean. This is the first time it is held in the Caribbean. The theme is: "Building Resilient Economies in the Americas and the Caribbean"; and (2) supporting a high-level session to set the regional priorities for action over the next two years.
Expected Results
The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) improved decision-making on disaster risk management in the Caribbean; and (2) enhanced capacity for implementation of the Comprehensive Disaster Management Strategy.
Progress & Results Achieved
Results achieved as of March 2022 include: (1) held a virtual conference in November 2021 following COVID-19 postponement; (2) Jamaica hosted the first Regional Platform to take place in a Caribbean country; and (3) held a Youth Forum before the Regional Platform. It included a youth representative at both the opening ceremony and at the meeting of ministers and high-level authorities.
Key Information
Executing Agency:
United Nations Office for DisasterRisk Reduction (UNISDR)
Reporting Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Program:
NGM Americas
Last Modified:
September 19, 2025
Development Classifications
DAC Sector:
Aid Type: Contributions to specific-purpose programmes and funds managed by implementing partners
Collaboration: Bilateral
Finance Type: Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation
Selection Mechanism:
Pre-APP