Civil Defence Commission - CDC

03/06/2026

11/05/2026

Today we kicked off the Copernicus EU Training on Earth Observation and Disaster Risk Preparedness in Georgetown!
Hosted by the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) and funded by the European Union, this week-long workshop brings together 23 Guyanese agencies and regional partners to strengthen climate resilience.

Ambassador Luca Pierantoni was honoured to deliver the opening remarks at this important event, highlighting the European Union’s continued commitment to supporting climate resilience, innovation, and disaster-preparedness efforts in Guyana and across the region.

The Director General of the Civil Defence Commission, Colonel Nazrul Hussain, welcomes the participants to the important Copernicus GIS Training and extends sincere appreciation to the facilitators and partners for supporting this initiative and for contributing to the strengthening of Guyana’s disaster risk management capabilities.

He emphasises that the training comes at a critical time when the use of geospatial information systems and satellite-based technologies has become indispensable in disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and climate resilience planning. Across the world, GIS technology is transforming how agencies assess hazards, monitor vulnerable communities, coordinate emergency operations, and make informed decisions during crises.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐰: With heavy rainfall forecasted for Guyana’s coast this week, mastering satellite monitoring and early warning systems is more critical than ever. 🌧️

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐚𝐥: Throughout the week, participants will engage in practical, hands-on learning focused on applying Copernicus tools and technologies to support informed decision-making and disaster risk management across Guyana and the wider Caribbean region.

11/05/2026

The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) is launching a WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) project in Kwakwani, Region 10, today, May 11, 2026.

07/05/2026

Monday, 6 May 2026

UNDRR and Civil Defence Commission Host MCR2030 Workshop.

The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), in collaboration with the Civil Defence Commission (CDC), today commenced a two-day Making Cities Resilient 2030 (MCR2030) workshop for Georgetown at the CDC Headquarters.

The workshop, being held on May 6–7, 2026, brings together key stakeholders from government agencies, local authorities, and partner organizations to strengthen urban resilience and disaster risk reduction strategies within Guyana.

The engagement is aimed at supporting Georgetown’s alignment with the global MCR2030 initiative, which promotes risk-informed urban planning, improved disaster preparedness, and enhanced capacity to respond to natural and man-made hazards.

Participants will benefit from technical sessions, collaborative discussions, and practical exercises focused on:
Assessing urban risk and vulnerabilities.
Strengthening institutional coordination.
Advancing the use of the City Resilience Scorecard.
Identifying priority actions for building a resilient Georgetown.

Speaking at the opening, UN Resident Coordinator emphasized the importance of multi-stakeholder collaboration in addressing the increasing risks posed by climate change, flooding, and rapid urbanization, while the Director General of the Civil Defence Commission Col Nazrul Hussain, emphasised that the Government of Guyana, through the Civil Defence Commission, remains firmly committed to strengthening disaster risk management systems at all levels. However, resilience is not built by a single agency it requires coordinated action across sectors, institutions, and communities.

The workshop forms part of ongoing efforts by the Government of Guyana, through the Civil Defence Commission, to enhance national and local disaster risk management systems and to build safer, more resilient communities. The CDC reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with international partners such as UNDRR to support sustainable development and disaster resilience initiatives across the country.

17/04/2026