Inception Report - CDEMA

e) venues be selected that are not be associated with particular factions or elites so that everyone feels
comfortable in the space;
f) venues are laid out in ways that encourage equitable participation (e.g. U-shaped tables or desks in circles,
rather than head tables and rows of seating) and with space for break-out groups;
g) the selection of the days and timing of the workshop take account of people’s livelihood activities and
religious activities.
CANARI will also advise CDEMA what equipment and materials it requires in order to facilitate the workshops
(and these will also be highlighted in the Module and Handbooks). Where possible, CANARI and CDEMA
should seek to identify someone from the country where the workshop is being held to present the local
context with regard to climate change adaptation.
As well as the evaluation session with participants at the end of the workshop, CANARI will debrief the
workshop with CDEMA and any participating CSSSC members, to develop a consensus on any changes
needed to the Programme, Module or Handbooks. Initial revisions will be made within two weeks of the
conclusion of the two workshops and revised versions will be used for the Training the Trainers Workshop.
3.3.7. Facilitate Regional Training of Trainer’s workshop in the use of the Community-based Climate
Change and Disaster Risk Reduction Programme and Tools (Handbooks and Module)
3.3.7.1. Overview
CANARI will facilitate a three-day workshop to be held in either Jamaica or Trinidad and Tobago (to minimise
facilitator travel time and costs). The workshop will be facilitated by Nicole Brown and Sarah McIntosh and will
pilot the Module, Participant’s and Trainer’s Handbooks.
CDEMA will select one or two persons from each CDEMA Participating State to participate in the workshop, up
to a maximum of 30 persons. The workshop will be conducted in English. CDEMA will be responsible for all
logistical arrangements including participant travel, accommodation, meals, selection of venue, securing of the
necessary equipment etc.
The overall aim of the workshop will be to build the capacity of key persons in each country, such as national
disaster risk reduction coordinators and community facilitators and animators, to facilitate and support effective
responses to climate change and disasters at the community level, and to explain climate change adaptation
and disaster risk reduction and their relationship.
The workshop will also provide a useful opportunity for participants to share relevant experiences and case
studies from their respective countries. It will also begin the process of networking for mutual support,
providing the foundation for creating a network of facilitators, which could subsequently be supported by
CDEMA and its partners through activities such as:
a) dynamic updating of the electronic versions of the Module and Handbooks, to incorporate the latest
scientific research, new case studies and resources;
b) hosting of a moderated online forum on CDEMA’s website for discussion of issues, methodologies,
sharing of experiences between scientists, community stakeholders and facilitators etc.;
c) provision of space on CDEMA’s website to showcase audio-visual materials produced in communities
or about community-level responses;
continuous upgrading of facilitator skills and knowledge through traditional or online courses.
Relevant topics might include those highlighted as essential components of a full MCCCDRR
Programme and other areas of capacity building such as
o stakeholder analysis as a precursor to designing community interventions;
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