Expression of Interest: Call for SIDS Experts

Small Island Developing States
The number of weather, climate and water-related disasters has increased five-fold over the past 50 years. Climate change effects  including extreme weather events are becoming more and more intense, with long-lasting impacts, especially for the most vulnerable communities.

This is specifically the case for Small Island Developing States (SIDS), which are some of the most disaster-prone countries in the world. This distinct group of countries faces disproportionately high economic, social and environmental consequences. They have high exposure and vulnerability to hazards such as cyclones, floods, droughts, sea-level rise, earthquakes, and tsunamis. Because of their size and remoteness, and the recurrence of more intense and frequent disasters while still recovering, SIDS disaster costs are also among the highest in the world.

DRRS & SIDS
The Netherlands government has initiated the Dutch Disaster Risk Reduction and Surge Support (DRRS) programme to deploy technical expertise. The aim is to respond more effectively to growing water related challenges in SIDS and across the globe with a focus on the integrated combination of recovery, strengthening critical infrastructure and services as well as support to water management measures and policies. For more information, see the DRRS webpage.

Sign up as a DRRS SIDS expert
With this call RVO is actively looking for experts working in SIDS. Are you an expert on water management, water safety, water supply or climate (finance) in one or more SIDS? And would you like to help prevent or reduce the impact of water-related disasters worldwide?

Then sign up as an expert to our DRRS database right now!

Registering is simple. When filling out the form, please indicate "SIDS" under "other areas of expertise".

Have you already signed up to our database, but not indicated that you have working experience in SIDS? No problem. You can send an email to drrs@rvo.nl with the relevant information and a request to update your database profile.

We strongly encourage young professionals to sign up as well, as RVO is committed to fostering gender diversity and inclusion in DRRS intervention. Once registered you will receive information on potential deployments and training opportunities.

At RVO we are fully committed to creating a safe and respectful work environment. We have a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment (PSEAH). All deployees/experts must adhere to the Code of Conduct, which outlines ethical standards and behaviors expected within our organization.