About this
Event
The Caribbean is one of the most hazard-prone regions in the world, and the growing complexity of climate-related events requires more coordinated, forward-looking approaches to preparedness and response. The Caribbean Resilience Exchange 2026 has been designed to bring together regional stakeholders to examine these challenges, strengthen shared understanding, and support a more aligned and effective resilience agenda.
Hosted by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Port of Spain Country Cluster Delegation in collaboration with the Caribbean Disaster Risk Management (CaDRiM) Reference Centre , the event will create space for technical dialogue, peer learning, and collaborative reflection on the strategic importance of multi-hazard preparedness in the Caribbean context.
Why Attend
Participants will have the opportunity to engage with current thinking and practical approaches to resilience in the Caribbean. The event is designed to support stronger linkages between policy, planning, and action, while encouraging exchange across national societies and regional partners.
Attendees will:
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deepen their understanding of the Caribbean risk landscape
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explore practical tools and approaches for preparedness and response
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engage in peer exchange on planning, coordination, and implementation
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examine the role of Nature-based Solutions, Early Warning Systems, and Sustainable Livelihoods
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contribute to a shared regional dialogue on future-ready resilience action
Hurricane Beryl, Carriacou, Grenada
La Soufriere in St Vincent & the Grenadines
Jamaica Red Cross Emergency Response Team Meetings
Agenda at a Glance
Day 1 - Understanding the Context
The first day will frame the regional preparedness conversation by examining the Caribbean risk landscape, clarifying event objectives, and reflecting on what preparedness means in today’s context. Discussions will also look at how national societies can position themselves for greater impact through their auxiliary role and stronger links between preparedness and National Society Development.
Day 2 - Applying Tools and Approaches
The second day will focus on practical tools, planning methods, and real-world experience. Sessions will explore contingency and operational planning, identify what tools are most useful and when, and create space for participants to share lessons from their own contexts. The day will also encourage reflection on how preparedness systems can continually improve over time.
Day 3 - From Challenges to Action
The final day will connect analysis to action. Participants will explore root causes behind persistent preparedness challenges, discuss how to align strategy and systems more effectively, and consider pathways for accountability, commitment, and follow-through. The event will close with reflections on the way forward for a stronger and more coordinated regional resilience agenda.
The Caribbean Resilience Exchange 2026 is intended for participants involved in preparedness, disaster risk management, resilience programming, and regional coordination. This includes representatives of national societies, humanitarian actors, technical specialists, and regional partners from across the Dutch- and English-speaking Caribbean.
For more information about this event contact:
Renee Thomas
Acting Manager, Caribbean Disaster Risk Management (CaDRiM) Reference Centre
International Federation of Red Cross & Red Crescent Societies
Email: renee.thomas@ifrc.org
Kearell Neils
Research (Learning & Knowledge Management) Officer
Caribbean Disaster Risk Management (CaDRiM) Reference Centre
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
Email: kearell.neils@ifrc.org
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