Aim

In the Caribbean the PARATUS project is working at different scales: we aim to support regional organizations in the development of a Multi-Hazard Risk Assessment Framework and local stakeholders in better preparing for future complex disaster events.

Why

The Caribbean is one of the most disaster-prone regions in the world, being vulnerable to an array of natural and anthropogenic hazards. These are expected to worsen due to climate change.

Why Caribbean

Small Island Developing States are one of the most vulnerable regions for climate- change induced multi-hazard events. In combination with other triggering events, such as volcanic eruptions, these multi- hazards pose a severe threat to the society and economy of these small countries.

Where do we want to go

At Regional Scale PARATUS is supporting regional organisations in the development of a Multi-Hazard Risk Assessment framework for the Caribbean. This framework advises stakeholders which multi-hazard risk approaches are appropriate for specific situations.