CEMRCB Approach for Resilience

Addressing riverine and flash floods through engagement, mobilization, and capacity building.

PILLAR 01
Engagement
Participation • Dialogue • Trust
PILLAR 02
Mobilization
Collective action • Coalitions • Leadership
PILLAR 03
Capacity Building
Skills • Systems • Drills

The Three Core Pillars

Community Engagement, Mobilization & Capacity Building

Pillar 01: Engagement

Engagement focuses on actively involving community members and stakeholders in decision-making. It ensures participation, discussions, and collaboration through participatory consultations, feedback loops, and continuous dialogue. Forums like UDMC, WDMC, and SMC facilitate communication and trust-building at the community level.

Pillar 02: Mobilization

Mobilization empowers communities to take action, generate resources, and build momentum for change. It involves volunteer recruitment, risk mapping, and coalition-building, including forming or reforming committees. Collaboration across sectors fosters leadership, ensuring sustainability beyond the project’s timeline.

Pillar 03: Capacity Building

Capacity building enhances skills, knowledge, and abilities through:

  • Awareness campaigns
  • Training, including life-skills development
  • Simulations and drills
  • Technical support for institutionalizing government committees (e.g., UDMC, WDMC, SMC)

This ensures communities become self-sufficient, resilient, and ready to face future challenges.