Climate Resilience Execution Agency for Dominica (CREAD) Closed
Description
The Climate Resilience Execution Agency for Dominica (CREAD) is a significant entity in Dominica's efforts towards sustainability and resilience. Formed as a statutory government agency, it spearheads strategic initiatives to establish Dominica as the world’s first climate-resilient nation.
About Climate Resilience Execution Agency for Dominica
The Climate Resilience Execution Agency for Dominica aims to set an example for global sustainable development and climate resilience. It aims to advance Dominica's journey towards climate resilience by building strong communities and durable infrastructure and creating sustainable economic opportunities. The agency also focuses on enhancing Dominica’s national consciousness and systems towards climate resilience even after its mandate expires.
CREAD's Mission
To make Dominica resilient to future natural disasters, capable of withstanding hurricanes or earthquakes with minimal damage to lives and livelihoods. The agency ensures recovery from disasters like Hurricane Maria is swift, transparent, and cost-effective, with reconstruction efforts following the 'built back better' principle. It assists public institutions, the private sector, and civil society in disaster management and recovery.
Key Functions CREAD
- Defining Resilience Metrics: CREAD establishes resilience metrics, targets, and milestones and measures progress against them.
- Roadmap Development: Identifies gaps in achieving a resilient Dominica and develops roadmaps to close these gaps.
- Flagship Initiatives Implementation: Implements flagship initiatives to propel Dominica's journey towards resilience.
CREAD's role is pivotal in bolstering the capabilities of various sectors in Dominica to build resilience against climate change and set an example for the rest of the world
Location
Contact
- Address The Palm Cottage Pavilion. Cornwall Street, Roseau, Dominica
- Phone +1(767) 448-4444
- E-mail info@creadominica.org
- Website Your Website URL