Civil Defence Commission - CDC

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.