Disaster risk reduction in Antigua and Barbuda: Situational analysis 2022

This report presents the risk profile for Antigua and Barbuda, exploring hazards, vulnerabilities, exposures and capacities. The review and recommendations will therefore be of particular interest to the stakeholders at the national, subnational, regional and global levels, including state and sectoral entities, private sector organisations, academia, donor agencies, civil society organisations, and other stakeholders interested in understanding the risk environment for Antigua and Barbuda in support of targeted interventions. The issues, needs and gaps within the national framework for disaster risk reduction have informed the recommendations about the priority areas for intervention.

The publication recommends the following: 

• There are additional areas for strengthening within the national context for disaster risk reduction in support of sustainable development. These include: investment in disaster risk management; designated and delineated responsibilities; data availability for risk-informed planning; recovery planning with the aim of "building back better"; community planning and sectoral mainstreaming.
• Antigua and Barbuda has undertaken crucial activities to strengthen its disaster risk environment.
• While a long-term development plan has not been produced, the country's previous Medium Term Development Strategy (2016-2020) provides a strong indication of the country's commitment to addressing gaps within its disaster risk management arena.