Regional
CDEMA Advances Next Level Regional Response Mechanism
The CDEMA Regional Response Mechanism (RRM) Validation Workshop concluded on 14 August 2026, following three days of technical sessions focused on strengthening the Caribbean’s collective disaster response capacity.
On Day 1, the Honourable Gregory Nichols, Minister of Home Affairs and Information of Barbados, delivered an address, while CDEMA Deputy Executive Director Lt. Col. Kester Craig delivered opening remarks, highlighting the importance of strengthening regional coordination, preparedness and response capabilities.
Led by the workshop consultant, sessions brought together National Disaster Coordinators and key regional stakeholders to review and validate the proposed future architecture of the RRM, including its strategic direction, operational roadmap, and monitoring and evaluation framework.
The outcomes of the validation process will contribute to the development of a more agile, coordinated and effective Regional Response Mechanism, better positioned to support CDEMA Participating States as the Caribbean’s risk landscape continues to evolve.
