The Current Status of Disaster Risk Management and the Caribbean Agriculture Sector

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1 The Current Status of Disaster Risk Management and the Caribbean Agriculture Sector L.M. Fletcher-Paul Land and Water Officer Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

2 OUTLINE Introduction Review of projects and activities Agricultural sector consultation Results Based Management Framework Conclusions Next Steps

3 INTRODUCTION The number and impact of disasters caused by natural hazards are dramatically increasing

4 INTRODUCTION Over the past 30 years the number of disasters triggered by natural hazards has increased three fold. Five times more people are now affected than a decade ago implications for health and livelihoods

5 INTRODUCTION The Caribbean ranks among the top ten of the Disaster-Preparedness Index of the relative hazardous of nations (UNEP, 1993).

6 INTRODUCTION Agriculture is one of the most climate sensitive sectors and is highly exposed to damage and loss from disaster impacts Serious implications for food security, food safety and the livelihoods of Caribbean people

7 Review of agriculture projects and activities aimed at disaster risk reduction

8 Projects and Activities 1999 Emergency assistance for the formulation of national hurricane disaster preparedness and impact mitigation strategies and action plans for agriculture, forestry and fisheries Assistance to Improve Emergency Preparedness in Caribbean countries highly prone to Hurricane related Disasters 2007 Post Hurricane Dean FAO undertook the damage assessment of the agricultural sector in Belize, Dominica and St Lucia.

9 Other Projects and Activities CPACC (National Adaptation Plans of Action) ACCC (built on work of CPACC and looked at sectoral impacts and responses) MACC (Capacity building, PEO) CCCCC (permanent mechanism to address regional climate change issues modeling, scenarios, impact assessments, etc. ) CARIWIN (CIMH/CIDA) drought forecasting

10 FINDINGS Long term development planning within the agricultural sectors is not linked to the reality of recurrent natural hazards Inadequate prevention and preparedness measures for the crop and livestock sectors. DRM is addressed mainly at regional and national levels - insufficient links with the communities and farm levels. There is a gap between immediate emergency agriculture response (such as input supply) and recovery-rehabilitation rehabilitation work. MORE emphasis is needed on mitigation within rehabilitation and recovery programs to support sustainable land and water management.

11 Informed by: CDM Review CDM Strategy and Results Framework Review of baseline study and expected results an assessment of the achievements and challenges key stakeholder consultations at the local, national, regional levels as well as development partners; review of pertinent national, regional and international documents; enhanced thinking and approaches in the disaster management discipline regionally and globally.

12 CDM Strategy 2006 Emphasis on disaster loss reduction through risk management, more programme based approach with an emphasis on Results Based Management

13 2006 Agriculture Sector Consultation

14 OBJECTIVE To identify and draft desired outcomes within a Results Based Management Framework for the enhanced Caribbean Comprehensive Disaster Management (CDM) Strategy.

15 Main Issues for Mainstreaming DRM is not a part of the culture of agricultural sector. Multiplicity of policies sometimes overlaps without any real results. New threats to the sector - including technological hazards attention to biosecurity,, health and food safety and trade issues is needed Food security in the region requires greater collaboration among countries and facilities for exchange of agricultural products Fisheries management should be emphasized A survey of seeds and planting needs of Caribbean is needed, and concentration on germplasm as well as storage are important to rehabilitation

16 Proposed Results for the Agricultural Sector

17 Outcome 1 DRM integrated into sustainable development policies and planning in the Agricultural Sector Outputs: Legislation and policies developed to support DRM in the agricultural sector at the regional, national and local levels Legislation and policy guidelines developed for bio-security, agriculture, health and food safety, biotechnology, trade issues and food security Incentives developed to promote DRM in agricultural planning and production Regional, National, Local and Community level disaster risk management plans developed for the Agricultural Sector Sustainable and viable Agriculture Risk Insurance Schemes developed.

18 Outcome 2 Institutional framework for DRM developed in the Agricultural Sector Outputs: Institutional mechanisms, capacities and allocation of responsibilities mapped and improved for more effective DRM. Gaps in agencies /institutions /institutions /Community/Community groups collective coverage identified and specific areas for stronger collaboration highlighted.

19 Outcome 3 Risk assessment and management in the agricultural sector enhanced and harmonized and vulnerability reduced. Outputs: Participatory, Community hazard/risk assessments conducted to provide a comprehensive picture of all major hazards and potential risks and a shared so that it feeds into the community disaster plan. Vulnerable communities identified Regional Food Security programmes (seed banks, input supplies, first aid etc) articulated and implemented in designated countries Financial risk sharing mechanisms evaluated Social safety nets and transitional support programmes developed to assist vulnerable groups

20 Outcome 4 Information sharing systems developed and functioning and farmers, fisherfolk,, foresters trained in DR mitigation, preparedness and response procedures Outputs: People centered early warning systems developed DRM incorporated in School Curricula, formal and informal education in teaching agriculture Public awareness material and media campaigns developed to sensitize agricultural producers of the mitigation and preparedness measures es which need to be taken. Targeted training programmes developed for crop and livestock farmers as well as fisherfolk at community and local level on DRM

21 Outcome 5 Risk factors reduced through sustainable management of the natural resource base Outputs: Sustainable land and water management programmes designed and implemented in high risk areas identified Outcome 3 Land use policy and land zoning articulated and implemented Building codes established for farm buildings and other infrastructure

22 CONCLUSIONS Some progress has been made in integrating and mainstreaming DRM in the agricultural sector, but slow Need for stronger emphasis on bottom up approaches involving the assistance of community groups

23 The bottom up approaches must: Be holistic Take into consideration the livelihood and coping strategies of affected communities Take into consideration the enabling environment which is favourable for success Be linked and integrated with the top down perspectives, actors and approaches

24 Next Steps More public awareness and education Getting CDM on the political agenda Jagdeo Initiative Climate Change Mainstreaming CDM helping to do what we do, better Embrace opportunities and promote synergies (CCCCC, LDS- SIDS, GEF..) Including CDM at local and community levels e.g. Climate Field SchoolsS Research and development - e.g. Telemetry, EWS, forecasting modeling etc. Capacity building and institution strengthening

25 Thank you!!