The CDEMA Regional Training Center
Established in 2015 with the endorsement of the CDEMA Council of Ministers, the CDEMA Regional Training Centre (RTC) builds capacity for Comprehensive Disaster Management within CDEMA Participating States and sets standards for CDM capabilities, through multi-stakeholder collaboration and engagement.
ABOUT CDEMA
The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) is a regional inter-governmental agency for disaster management in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). Its primary responsibility is the coordination of emergency response and relief efforts to its 20 Participating States, as such assistance is required. The Agency also fully embraces the principles and practice of Comprehensive Disaster Management (CDM).
OUR TRAINING
The CDEMA Regional Training Centre offers online, blended and in-person training that builds capabilities in emergency operations, disaster risk reduction and resilience-building and strategic programme management for Comprehensive Disaster Management (CDM). Learning opportunities include Instructor-led Training, self-directed study and informal learning activities. Training can be developed and customised to suit the beneficiaries’ needs.
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FEATURED TRAINING
Courses and training materials solutions customized to your needs.
Case Study: Tool for Integrating Gender-Based Violence Issues into CDM
This micro-course explains key issues related to Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) and Family Violence (FV) in the context of Comprehensive Disaster Management. It introduces a tool for int
Webinar on Integrating Considerations of Gender-Based Violence into CDM (2)
On 24th August 2022, the CDEMA Regional Training Centre in collaboration with The University of the West Indies (UWI) Disaster Risk Reduction Centre, and with support from the United Nations Deve
The Caribbean Pathway to Resilience (Micro-course)
What should a resilient Caribbean region look like, and how do we get there? This micro-course explains the CARICOM Resilience Framework and the Five Pillars of Resilience that should frame and g
UPCOMING EVENTS
See what’s next on our Training Calendar
02AUG, 2024
Gender & DRR
Duration: 4 weeks
Format: Online, Self-Paced
Target: CDEMA Participating States
PROGRAMME AREAS
The Regional Training Centre offers courses and other learning opportunities in four programme areas.