News Releases

5 November 2022
World Tsunami Awareness Day 2022: Get to Higher Ground
The word “tsunami” is composed of the Japanese words “tsu” (which means harbor) and “nami” (which means wave). A tsunami is series of enormous waves generated by earthquakes, volcanoes and other geologic activity beneath or near the ocean. Tsunamis take place less frequently than other types of natural hazards, but when they occur they are one of the most destructive and costly hazards.
11 October 2022
The ACS Hosts Webinar on Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems
On October 11 2022 the Association of Caribbean States (ACS), in collaboration with the Latin American and Caribbean Economic System (SELA), the Kyoto University, the Office for Disaster Preparedness and Management of Trinidad and Tobago (ODPM TT), the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean (UNDRR ROAMC), the Caribbean Meteorological Organisation (CMO) and the CADENA Foundation hosted a virtual webinar entitled “Investing in Multi-hazard Early Warning Systems to Empower those Most at Risk” in anticipation of International Disaster Risk Reduction Day which is observed internationally on October 13 2022.
5 October 2022
ACS Participates in the 4th Regional Dialogue Platform in Latin America and the Caribbean on Anticipatory Action
The Association of Caribbean States (ACS) participated in the 4th Regional Dialogue Platform in Latin America and the Caribbean on Anticipatory Action which took place from 28-29 September, 2022 in Antigua, Guatemala. The ACS was represented by Ms. Christal Benjamin, Research Assistant in the Directorate for Disaster Risk Reduction, Environment and the Caribbean Sea with responsibility for Disaster Risk Reduction.
5 October 2022
ACS will host a webinar on the theme, Investing in Multi-hazard Early Warning Systems to Empower those Most at Risk.
The Association of Caribbean States (ACS) is pleased to invite you to a virtual webinar entitled “Investing in Multi-hazard Early Warning Systems to Empower those Most at Risk” which will be held on October 11 2022 at 9:00 AM (GMT-4) in anticipation of International Disaster Risk Reduction Day 2022.
17 September 2022
International Coastal Clean-up Day 2022
ACS joined in the International Coastal Clean-up Event organised by International Coastal Cleanup Trinidad and Tobago, Ministry of Planning and Development, Institute of Marine Affairs, Environmental Management Authority and the Basel Convention Regional Centre for Training and Technology Transfer for the Caribbean.
21 July 2022
Courtesy Visit of Mr. Christopher Corbin, Acting Coordinator, Cartagena Convention Secreteriat, UNEP
The Director for Disaster Risk Reduction, Environment and the Caribbean Sea, Ana Leticia Ramirez Cuevas provided Mr. Corbin with an overview of her directorate’s environmental projects and initiatives, including the Caribbean Climate Mobility Initiative and Sandy Shorelines Project. Mr. Corbin shared several of UNEP’s initiatives and discussed UNEP’s various partnerships in the Latin American and Caribbean region.
13 July 2022
Call for Proposals under the GEOACT Project
GEOACT is implemented by a consortium of 6 partners: IRD (Research Institute for Development) (Project coordinator); Association of Caribbean States (ACS), Trinidad&Tobago; Caribbean Science Foundation (CSF), Barbados; Fondation FOKAL, Haiti; Sir Arthur Lewis Community College (SALCC), St. Lucia; Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF), Haiti. This project has received funding from the European Union under the ACP Innovation Fund, which is part of the OACPS R&I Programme.
1 July 2022
1st Executive Board Meeting of the Disaster Risk Reduction Special Committee
The Bureau is responsible for guiding the implementation of the Disaster Risk Reduction work programme for the period 2022-2023 and the meeting served to familiarise the new board members with their important role and function. Director Ramirez presented the past and present work of the Directorate, and the strategic objectives and goals of the ACS Action Plan 2022-2028.
11 May 2022
ACS Meets the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
Director Ana Leticia Cuevas Ramirez highlighted the fact that many of the priorities of the UNDRR align with the priorities of the recently approved ACS Plan of Action 2022-2028 and a partnered approach will definitely yield positive benefits to the region. It was clear that synergies and potential collaborations would be mutually beneficial for both organisations.
25 March 2022
Earth Hour 2022 - 26th March 2022
Earth Hour is a symbolic way to demonstrate support for the planet and hope for a brighter future by unifying humanity to raise awareness on the biggest threats that we are facing: climate change and biodiversity loss crisis.