DRRC@20 - 20 years of resilience: Honouring the journey, empowering the future (June 2026)
The University of the West Indies Disaster Risk Reduction Centre (DRRC) has served as a regional hub for applied research, teaching, policy support and professional practice in Comprehensive Disaster Management for the past twenty years. Established in response to the Caribbean’s exposure to multiple hazards and its pursuit of sustainable development, The UWI DRRC has worked across the full disaster risk management cycle, engaging governments, regional institutions, civil society, the private sector and communities.
The 20th anniversary of the DRRC, in June 2026, provides a critical opportunity to reflect on this journey, to acknowledge partnerships that have shaped the Centre’s impact, and to position the DRRC for the next phase of leadership in a rapidly changing risk landscape marked by climate change, complex emergencies and cascading risks.
The DRRC@20 flagship commemorations will comprise a coordinated suite of thoughtfully designed activities that reflect the Centre’s academic mandate, regional reach and people centred ethos. The programme is intended to balance reflection and celebration with learning, dialogue and forward-looking action, and will engage diverse stakeholders across the Caribbean and beyond.
Press Release - The UWI Disaster Risk Reduction Centre celebrates 20 years
Remarks of DRRC Director at Church Service (23:50 mins) - Hope United Church (Opening of Founding Week)
