The Yap Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Coordinator, in collaboration with the Federated States of Micronesia Department of Environment, Climate Change, and Emergency Management (FSM DECEM) and the

Thursday, March 12, 2026, /// DYCA PIO

Yap FM - This past Monday, March 9th, the Yap Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Coordinator in collaboration with the Federated States of Micronesia Department of Environment, Climate Change, and Emergency Management (FSM DECEM) and the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) held a workshop on Loss and Damage (L&D) and Capability Project Dialogue at the Small Business Development Center conference Room from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

This workshop included presentations, panel sessions, and in-depth discussions on a range of topics, including understanding Loss and Damage, GEDSI experiences of Loss and Damage, the role of Non-Governmental Organizations and Civil Society Organizations, measuring and assessing Loss and Damage, and international financial mechanisms.

The Loss and Damage Dialogue will aim to bring together different stakeholders in an open-style knowledge-sharing environment. Building an understanding of loss and damage will be

facilitated through presentations from SPREP, MEIDCEC and representatives from different

sectors.

For the LDCC project, it is a priority to ensure Pacific experiences of Loss and Damage are communicated effectively within and beyond the region. The FSM National Dialogue provides an opportunity to speak to and interview important national and state stakeholders. The Stories, experiences and data collected from stakeholders will be developed into feature stories, articles and social media posts with the assistance of the SPREP Communications Team.

(For more information, please contact the Office of Planning and Budget at 350-2145)