Participant’s Guide
Caribbean Regional Training of
Instructors on Ecosystem-based
Disaster Risk Reduction
11-14 April 2016
Commonwealth of Dominica
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(name)
An initiative of the ACP Group of States funded by the European Union
Commonwealth of Dominica
11-14 April 2016
Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS)
Morne Fortune
P O Box 179
Castries, Saint Lucia
Website www.oecs.org
Contact: Dr. Asha Singh
Tel 758 484 2105
Email: [email protected]
Deborah Brosnan & Associates. Brosnan Center
St Barthelemy FWI and Arlington VA, USA
Contact Dr. Deborah Brosnan
Email: [email protected]
Tel +1503 869 5769
Website brosnancenter.com
Based on the PEDRR and CNRD Master’s Module on Disasters, Environment and Risk Reduction - EcoDRR” (2013) and the Caribbean Regional Training of Instructors on Ecosystem-based Disaster Risk
Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation (Eco-DRR/CCA) 06-09 May 2014, Kingston, Jamaica.
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Table of Contents
Modules for Eco-DRR Instructor Course [April 2016 Dominica] ............................................................. 4
Session 2: Opening Session & Welcome – Course Objectives, Process & Expectations ......................... 5
Session 3: Ecosystem-Based Eco-DRR Instructor Course – A Slow Walk Through….……………………..……..6
Session 4: Part 1: What is Eco-DRR? What is Eco-DRR & CCA? .............................................................. 7
Session 5: Part 2 – What is ECO-DRR & CCA? ......................................................................................... 8
Session 6: What is Eco-DRR and Community Mapping? ......................................................................... 8
Session 7: Introduction to Eco-DRR Tools ............................................................................................. 10
Session 8: Demonstration Presentations .............................................................................................. 11
Session 9: Open Spaces Training …………………………………………………… …………………………………………….12
Session 10: Field Trip Notes .................................................................................................................. 13
Session 11: Mainstreaming Eco-DRR..................................................................................................... 15
Session 12: Country Groups Presentations of Final Case Study ........................................................... 17
Session 13: Role Playing Exercise .......................................................................................................... 18
Session 14: Economic Evaluation .......................................................................................................... 19
Session 15: How to Modify Training for Your Country .......................................................................... 20
Reflections and Suggestions for Course, Materials & Case Studies ...................................................... 21
Notes ..................................................................................................................................................... 22
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Modules for Eco-DRR Instructors Course
11 - 14 April  Dominica
Arrivals
Day
Month
Location
International
participants
arrive
Facilitators
Preparation
Meeting
Day 1
Day
Month
Location
SESSION 1: Opening
Session Welcome
Remarks
Intros
SESSION 2: Course
Objectives and
Expectations
Triangle Game
SESSION 3: Intro to
the Trainer’s Course –
A Slow Walk Through
SESSION 4: What is
Eco-DRR?
EXERCISE: How
does Eco-DRR apply
in the region?
Lunch
SESSION 5:
What is ECO-DRR /
CCA?
Day 2
Day
Month
Day 3
Day
Month
Day 4
Day
Month
Location
SESSION 11:
Mainstreaming
Eco-DRR/CCA
Risk
SESSION 12:
Case Study
Eco-DRR
Target for
Mainstreaming
Finalize Case
Studies
Location
SESSION 7:
Introduction to EcoDRR/CCA tools
Location
SESSION 10:
Planning a Field Visit
DISCUSSION:
Discussion of EcoDRR Approaches –
List of Opportunities
and Challenges
Field Trip:
Evaluating disaster
risks and possible
Eco-DRR solutions
SESSION 8
Continued:
Practice Case Study
Demonstrations
Local Expert
Presentation/ Site
Group Evaluation /
Stakeholder Meeting
SESSION 12
Cont’d.:
Presentation of
Case Study
Eco-DRR
Target for
Mainstreaming
Lunch
Local Expert
Presentation/ Site
Group Evaluation /
Stakeholder Meeting
Lunch
SESSION 13:
Role Playing
Game
Integrating EcoDRR/CCA in
governance &
policy
SESSION 14:
Economic
Valuation &
Economic Case
Studies
SESSION 15:
Modify Training
Suggestions for
Training/materials
Certificates
Individual
Presentations
Lunch
SESSION 8 Cont’d:
Practice Case Study
Demonstrations
Ecosystem Services
Economic Evaluation
Individual
Presentations
SESSION 6 What is
Eco-DRR and Risk
Mapping?
Community Risk
Mapping Exercise
Assignment of Trios
for Demonstration
Presentations of Case
Study
Closing reflections
SESSION 9: Open
Training Space – How
to Set Up / Focus on
Concepts Needed
Trios prep
Reception
Participants Present
Site Group
Evaluation
Role Play Assignments
Overview of Field Trip
Closing reflections
Free Evening
Depart
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Individual Worksheets & Notes
The following pages include worksheets and pages for you to take notes throughout the program.
Day 1
Session 2: Opening Session and Welcome - Course Objectives, Process and
Expectations
TRIANGLE GAME: Notes or Questions
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Session 3: Ecosystem-Based Disaster Risk Reduction Training Course – A
Slow Walk Through
Where am I likely to need further input and support in order to be able to deliver the Eco-DRR
training most effectively?
Course Content Worksheet
(e.g. What the course is aiming to transfer or teach)
Session Number & Title
Area for more input/support
Specific questions?
Course Process Worksheet
(e.g. How the course will be delivered? And what I will need to do to make sure that it is delivered
most effectively?)
Session Number & Title
Area for more input/support
Specific questions?
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Session 4: Part1 – What is Eco-DRR? What is Eco-DRR & CCA?
Notes/things to remember and follow up
Exercise
How Does Eco-DRR and CCA apply in your country or job?
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Session 5: Part 2 – What is Eco-DRR & CCA?
Notes/things to remember and follow up
Session 6: What is Eco-DRR and Community Risk Mapping?
Notes on Risk Mapping or Presentation of Map
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Assignment of Trios for Case Study & Presentation:
Trio Partner #1:
Trio Partner #2:
My Proposed Case Study Topic:
Key Points for Study and Presentation:
Reflections on the Day/Other Notes:
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Day 2
Lessons Learned from Day 1
Notes/things to remember and follow up
Session 7: Introduction to Eco-DRR/CCA Tools
Notes/things to remember and follow up
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Exercise:
What instruments can you use that are Beneficial or Challenges
[ICZM, IWRM, IFM, PAME, MPA, PAME, CBNRM, EIA/SEA] or Economic Evaluation
Session 8: Demonstration of Presentations
Feedback received or other notes:
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Session 9: Open Space Training Sessions
Session Topic
Notes/things to remember and questions
Roll-Playing Assignment:
My Role:
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Day 3
Session 10: Field Trip Notes
Site / Expert / Meeting
Notes and/or Analysis of Site for Presentation
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Day 4
Lessons Learned from Field Trip
Notes/things to remember and follow up
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Session 11: Mainstreaming Eco-DRR/CCA
Notes/things to remember and follow up
Exercise:
Opportunities and Challenges to Mainstreaming Eco-DRR/CCA in your country
Opportunities
Challenges
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Session 12: Eco-DRR Case Study Target for Mainstreaming
Country Group Case Study
HAZARD/RISK FOR ECO-DRR TARGET:
Ideas
Strategies
Presenting Notes for Eco-DRR Case Study Target for Mainstreaming
Notes/things to remember and follow up
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Session 12 Country Groups Presentation of Final Case Study
Consider Implementation Parameters
Implementation
planned for
(timeline)
Ecosystem-Based
Disaster Risk
Reduction Target
Eco-DRR Tool or
Approach to be
used
Key Entry Point
[Policy, Project,
Funding, etc.]
Stakeholders
involved
(community,
government
agency,
developers, NGOs,
etc.}
Partners or
networks that can
help (consider your
fellow classmates
in the regions)
Are there any legal
aspects to be
considered?
Other Parameters
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Session 13: Roll-Playing Exercise:
Role Playing Assignment:
Notes for my role/goals at the “Town Meeting”:
Reflections on Roll-Playing
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Session 14: Economic Evaluation
Notes/things to remember and follow up
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Session 15: Discussion Notes for How to Modify Training
Discussion Notes:
Session 15: How to Modify Training for Your Country
Course Schedule: You need to create a Course Schedule for your first training upon your return.
Consider the context: who is your first audience, a full training program for colleagues, a Ministerial
briefing, a program for Practitioners, a community stakeholder project, etc. Customize the course to
suit the audience and circumstances. Use your case study as the target if appropriate. Consider
what resources you might need, experts, other departments, policies or regulations, etc.
Important Considerations:
Audience:
Focus (Case Study):
Type of Course:
Resources:
Policy/Regulation:
Other Considerations:
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Session 15: Reflections and Suggestions for Course, Materials or Case
Studies
Course/Materials/Case
Reflections or Suggestions
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Notes
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