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United Nations to Host Regional Webinar on Youth Engagement in Disaster Risk Reduction
From our correspondent
Roseau, Dominica – October 20 2026 — The United Nations Barbados & Eastern Caribbean multi-country office is set to host a regional virtual webinar titled “Youth in Disaster Risk Reduction: Building Safer and More Resilient Communities in the Eastern Caribbean.” The highly anticipated online event will take place tomorrow, October 21, 2026, at 3:00 PM AST. Designed as a dynamic virtual platform, the session aims to bring together young people, regional partners, and disaster management experts to discuss actionable strategies for safeguarding local communities against environmental hazards.
The dynamic conversation will center on how the younger generation can meaningfully contribute to disaster preparedness, emergency response, and long-term resilience across the vulnerable Eastern Caribbean region. To ensure a comprehensive approach to disaster risk reduction, the webinar’s agenda is structured around four distinct thematic pillars. These core areas include fostering youth leadership in disaster risk reduction, strengthening community preparedness, navigating climate mobility, and ensuring disability inclusion within all disaster preparedness frameworks.
Interested participants can easily register for the free virtual event by scanning the QR code prominently displayed on the official promotional material. Organizers emphasize that this interactive session serves as a crucial opportunity for regional youth to voice their perspectives, share innovative ideas, and collaborate directly with established experts. By empowering the next generation with knowledge and leadership skills, the initiative seeks to drive sustainable, community-led safety actions throughout the Eastern Caribbean islands.
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