Ekacdm Project

The EKACDM Initiative supports International Day for Disaster Reduction. A life saved is the greatest benefit of reducing disaster risk.

This year's edition of International Day for Disaster Reduction on 13 October marks the start of the "Sendai Seven Campaign – 7 Targets, 7 Years”. It's an advocacy initiative to encourage implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, with the goal of saving lives, reducing disaster losses and improving management of disaster risk. Play your part by going to this link for more details http://www.unisdr.org/2016/iddr/

Check out our funding opportunities available under our Exchange Program!

Funding is available to students and staff conducting research in the fields of Disaster Risk Management,
Knowledge Management, Gender Studies and Climate Change Adaptation.
Funding is also available for National Disaster Office Staff for attending a DRM course or temporary attachment to a DRM body.

Exchanges can take place with any Canadian or Caribbean University and the following from SIDS: University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, University of Malta, University of Mauritius, University of Seychelles, University of South Pacific ,University of the Virgin Islands

For more details click the link below
http://tinyurl.com/ha6ezaw

There are many regional organizations that specifically focus on disaster management in the Caribbean.
In light of the recent frequency of hurricanes in the Northern Caribbean, EKADCM would like to provide information on Jamaica's national disaster management organization, the ODPEM.

JNTV Insight - ODPEM

Scientists have postulated that climate change is causing more frequent and intense hurricanes. Check out Dr. Kerry Emmanuel's explanation of this phenomena below.

How Climate Change Makes Intense Hurricanes For more on this story, visit The PBS NewsHour. http://www.pbs.org/newshour Kerry Emanuel, professor of atmospheric science at the Massachusetts Institute of...

In light of the recent onslaught of tropical storms, depressions and possible hurricanes that the Caribbean has been experiencing lately, this video shows just how hurricanes are formed.
It explains why warming seas and climate change are increasing the rate of hurricane formation. The active hurricane season shows just how much climate change is affecting the Caribbean.

How a hurricane is born - The Science Of Superstorms - BBC A fascinating look at how a little girl walking in the sand of the African desert could cause a hurricane 4000 miles away in the USA. Great video from BBC sh...

The possible Tropical Storm Hermine is likely to cause damage to the Bahamas and the northern Caribbean. Otherwise known as Invest 99L, the storm is likely to cause heavy rainfall in the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and Haiti.

If you are in one of the following Caribbean Countries get prepared and make an effort to carry your umbrella and refrain from muddy areas which may experience landslides.

The Bahamas in Path of Potential Tropical Storm | Caribbean360 The Bahamas in Path of Potential Tropical Storm Caribbean360August 25, 2016 250More share buttons1Share with your friendsYour NameYour EmailRecipient EmailEnter a MessageCaptchaSubmitShare on Pinterest0FLORIDA, United States, Thursday August 25, 2016 – A Hurricane Hunter aircraft is this morning inv...

In light of the recent tremor recorded in the eastern Caribbean, just remember these three words.

Drop, Cover and Hold.

What you don't know can kill you.

CDEMA - Earthquake Public Service Announcment The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency ( formerly the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Response Agency) produce this Public Service Announcement to h...

Hurricanes aren't the only disasters shaking up things in the Caribbean. Recently 3 islands in the Eastern Caribbean (Antigua, Guadeloupe and Dominica) experienced tremors from an earthquake in the region.
This is why it's important to remain prepared, disaster can happen any time, anywhere.

Shaking in the Caribbean | Caribbean360 Shaking in the Caribbean Caribbean360August 19, 2016 70More share buttons0Share with your friendsYour NameYour EmailRecipient EmailEnter a MessageCaptchaSubmitShare on Pinterest0 FLORIDA, United States, Friday August 19, 2016 – A 4.0 magnitude was recorded near Guadeloupe, Dominica and Antigua early...

Tropical Storm Gaston is likely to become one of the first major hurricanes of the 2016 season, that if formed will affect the Eastern Caribbean heavily. But possible Tropical Storm Hermine is also one to watch.

Now is the perfect time to tune in to weather forecasts and get prepared!

Tropical Storm Gaston Forms, But It's Not What The Caribbean Needs To Watch This Week | Caribbean360 Tropical Storm Gaston Forms, But It’s Not What The Caribbean Needs To Watch This Week Caribbean360August 23, 2016 More share buttonsShare with your friendsYour NameYour EmailRecipient EmailEnter a MessageCaptchaSubmitShare on Pinterest BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Tuesday August 23, 2016 – Tropical Storm G...

Although Tropical Storm Fiona may be losing momentum, there are reports that a new depression may be developing off the coast of Africa. Stay tuned for more information, but most importantly stay safe!

Tropical Storm Fiona Could Get Some Company | Caribbean360 Tropical Storm Fiona Could Get Some Company Caribbean360August 19, 2016 10More share buttons0Share with your friendsYour NameYour EmailRecipient EmailEnter a MessageCaptchaSubmitShare on Pinterest0FLORIDA, United States, Friday August 19, 2016 – Tropical Storm Fiona is still moving through the Atlan...

Although climate change is a new hot topic,often we don't see any real, hard hitting examples of the effects of climate change on individual Caribbean countries and communities.

In this video the IADB explores the effects of climate change on the twin-island republic of Trinidad and Tobago. We see firsthand, who is affected by climate change, how they are affected and what we West Indians can do to respond effectively to this new phenomena.

The Economics of Climate Adaptation in Trinidad and Tobago The Caribbean region is particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. A study has identified the most cost-effective adaptation measures using an...

Here's a warning for everyone in the the Eastern Caribbean to keep an eye on for Tropical Depression Fiona. Reports say this depression could develop into a Storm.

Here's a Tropical Depression We Could Be Calling Fiona by the End of the Day | Caribbean360 Here’s a Tropical Depression We Could Be Calling Fiona by the End of the Day Caribbean360August 17, 2016 1810More share buttons0Share with your friendsYour NameYour EmailRecipient EmailEnter a MessageCaptchaSubmitShare on Pinterest0 FLORIDA, United States, Wednesday August 17, 2016 – Tropical Depres...