Visayas RegionalPolicy Dialogueon Advancing DRR–CCAGovernance andResilient 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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