Visayas Regional Policy Dialogue on AdvancingDRR–CCA Governance and Resilient Development
Where Policy and Leadership Meet Evidence‑Driven Local Action for Resilience
Aboutthe dialogue
Guided by the theme, “Where Policy and Leadership Meet Evidence-Driven Local Action for Resilience,” the Visayas Regional Policy Dialogue is a high-level platform for examining how existing disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation (DRR-CCA) policies are translated into action at the national and local levels. It brings together evidence, implementation experience, and leadership perspectives to identify practical policy directions that can strengthen DRR-CCA governance and support more risk-informed and disaster-resilient development.
Target participants
The Dialogue brings together national government agencies (NGAs), local government units (LGUs) in the Visayas, development partners, academia, local resource institutions (LRIs), non-government organizations (NGOs), civil society organizations (CSOs), and the private sector.
Why it matters
The Philippines has made significant progress in developing policies, systems, and tools for DRR-CCA. The challenge now is ensuring that these are consistently translated into effective local action. The Dialogue provides space for decision-makers, practitioners, and technical experts to exchange perspectives and contribute to strengthening DRR-CCA governance and implementation.
What to expect
A day of policy discussions, institutional and local perspectives, leadership conversations, and collaborative policy development — moving from national policy directions and local implementation experiences to a policy co-creation laboratory where participants identify actionable recommendations. A few exhibitors will also be present, offering opportunities to learn about relevant initiatives, tools, and solutions supporting DRR-CCA and resilient development. Discussions culminate in reviewing and adding to the Resilience Manifesto, which will inform succeeding regional and national policy engagements.
Key event information
Programme & agenda
General programme of activities for September 23, 2026 at Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort.
- 8:00 – 9:00 AMRegistration
Arrival and Registration
- 9:00 – 9:10 AMCeremony
Opening Ceremonies
- Invocation
- Philippine National Anthem
- 9:10 – 9:15 AMCeremony
Welcome Address
- 9:15 – 9:25 AMPlenary
DRREALL TA Project: Building Resilience and Empowering Local Government for a Safer Future
- 9:25 – 9:45 AMKeynote
Guest of Honor and Speaker
Advancing Resilient Development through Disaster Risk Reduction: National Directions for Risk-Informed Planning and Decision-Making
- 9:45 – 10:00 AMKeynote
Keynote Address
Strengthening Climate-Resilient Development through Integrated DRR–CCA Governance
- 10:00 – 10:30 AMBreak
Official Group Photograph and Refreshment Break
- 10:30 – 10:40 AMPlenary
Dialogue Context and Expected Outcomes
- 10:40 – 11:40 AMPanel
Segment 1: Local and National Policy Dialogue
Focus: Translating DRR–CCA Policies into Effective Local Implementation
- 11:40 – 12:00 NNPlenary
Moderated Policy Exchange
- 12:00 NN – 1:00 PMBreak
Lunch
- 1:00 – 2:00 PMPanel
Segment 2: Institutional Panel Dialogue
Focus: Policy Directions and Institutional Strengthening for Risk-Informed Planning and Program Implementation
- 2:00 – 2:20 PMPlenary
Facilitated Plenary Discussion
- 2:20 – 3:00 PMPanel
Segment 3: Regional Leadership Conversation
Focus: Driving Risk-Informed and Climate-Resilient Development in the Visayas
- 3:00 – 3:20 PMBreak
Break
- 3:20 – 4:20 PMPanelHall A
Segment 4A: Executive Fireside Conversation
From Evidence to Action: Enabling Risk-Informed and Resilient Local Development
- Guiding question: What governance, institutional, financing, partnership, and implementation innovations can accelerate risk-informed and resilient local development?
- Guiding question: What forms of collaboration are required among national government agencies, local governments, development partners, academia, and the private sector to sustain implementation?
Breakout RoomsSegment 4B: Policy Co-Creation Laboratory
Co-Designing Actionable Policy Recommendations for Risk-Informed Governance and Resilient Local Development. Three breakout groups, each guided by a set of core discussion questions.
- Policy Lab A — Governance and Institutional Coordination
- Policy Lab B — Evidence-to-Decision for Planning and Investment
- Policy Lab C — Local Implementation, Capacity, and Sustainability
- 4:20 – 4:40 PMPlenary
Presentation and Validation of Policy Insights from the Co-Creation Policy Labs
- 4:40 – 4:50 PMPlenary
The Resilience Manifesto: Progress and Updates
- 4:50 – 5:00 PMPlenary
Policy Synthesis and Forward Agenda
- 5:00 – 5:15 PMCeremony
Closing Message
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