CDMP Objectives and Activities

Project Objectives

1. to promote sustainable development by reducing the vulnerability to natural hazards in existing and planned development;
2. to improve public awareness and development decision making by accurately mapping hazard-prone areas;
3. to improve hazard risk management by the insurance industry and to help maintain adequate catastrophe protection for the region; and
4. to promote community-based disaster preparedness and prevention activities with support from the private sector.

Project Activities

The project is implemented through a series of pilot projects in selected countries, and through regional training and information dissemination activities:

• Facilitation of Community-Based Disaster Preparedness and Prevention
• Natural Hazard Assessments and Risk Mapping
• Promotion of Hazard-Resistant Building Practices and Standards
• Vulnerability and Risk Audits for Loss Reduction in Lifelines and Critical Facilities
• Promotion of Loss Reduction Incentives and Hazard Mitigation in the Property Insurance Industry
• Technical Training and Information Dissemination