Disaster Law: International Norms, Problem Areas and Future Directions
A workshop on disaster law for Caribbean English-speaking National Red Cross Societies, government representatives and regional and sub-regional organizations.
The Accra Hotel, Barbados
October 19-21, 2011
This event was co-hosted by the International Disaster Response Laws, Rules and Principles (IDRL) Programme, the Barbados Red Cross Society and the United Nations Office for the Coordination for Humanitarian Affairs.
The workshop aimed to develop a deeper understanding among representatives of English-speaking Caribbean governments, National Red Cross Societies and regional and sub-regional organizations in the legal issues arising during international disaster relief operations and the applicable legal framework, as well as to provide a forum to dialogue on disaster law themes in preparation for the 31st International Conference.
Documents
Summary report of the workshop (will be available soon)
General Information for Participants
1. Agenda
2. Participant information sheet
3. Document index
Presentations
- International Norms in International Disaster Response by David Fisher, IFRC
- Key regulatory instruments in the Caribbean Region by Andria Grosvenor, CDEMA
- International norms in domestic disaster response by Lara Zunelli, UNHCR
- Key regulatory issues in domestic disaster response by Douglas Reimer, OCHA
- Caribbean Emergency Legislation Project by Pablo Gonzalez, OAS
- Key regulatory issues in disaster risk reduction by Ricardo Mena, ISDR
- International Norms in Disaster Risk Reduction by Roberto Aponte Toro, University of Puerto Rico
- Key Regulatory instruments in the context of the Association of Caribbean States by Mathieu Fontanaud, ACS
- Introduction to the Model Act by David Fisher, IFRC
- Introduction to the Regional Legal Compendium by Teresa Camacho, IFRC
Training Materials
- Country Profile of Incognita
- Training Activities