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As climate change intensifies storms, flooding, droughts and coastal erosion across the Caribbean, regional leaders are calling for a fundamental shift in how countries prepare for disasters, from reacting to crises to building resilience before they occur.
That call echoed throughout the opening day of the Disaster Risk Management Conference 2026 (TTDRM2026) at the Hyatt Regency, Port of Spain, where policymakers, emergency managers, development agencies and private-sector leaders gathered to explore how Caribbean nations can better withstand and recover from growing climate and disaster risks.
Held under the theme “Resilience 360: Bridging Knowledge and Action,” the three-day conference, which concludes on Wednesday, is examining a range of issues including resilient infrastructure, climate adaptation, disaster risk financing, early warning systems, business continuity, community preparedness and the role of technology in strengthening national resilience.
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