In September 2025, CCRIF SPC, the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), and CAF, Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean hosted the 2nd Wider Caribbean Regional Risk Conference in Barbados, drawing over 1,400 participants from 68 countries. The event brought together leaders from government, finance, academia, and civil society, among others to explore the evolving risk landscape and chart bold, collaborative pathways for resilience.
The conference was more than a series of panels — it was a visual journey. Each panel and Café Corner was captured in a live sketch summary, transforming complex discussions into vibrant, illustrated takeaways. These sketches distilled key themes, quotes, and strategies into accessible, memorable visuals, perfect for sharing, reflection, and continued learning.
Sketch Highlights: A Visual Recap of the Panels
Panel 1: Economic Tensions & Geoeconomic Confrontations
Reimagining Caribbean identity, confronting risk paralysis, and lighting candles in the face of uncertainty.
Panel 2: Sovereign Risk & Financial Sustainability
Exploring catastrophe bonds, climate-smart debt, and the role of multilateral banks in fiscal resilience.
Panel 3: Misinformation & Disinformation
Tackling deepfakes, media integrity, and the urgent need for regional regulation and digital literacy.
Panel 4: Loss & Damage and Climate Finance
Bridging the funding gap, scaling parametric solutions, and ensuring community-level access to resources.
Panel 5: Nature-Based Solutions
From mangroves to coral, showcasing how ecosystems can protect livelihoods and advance climate justice.
Panel 6: Societal Fragmentation & AI Governance
Centering youth, ethics, and inclusion in shaping the Caribbean’s digital future.
Panel 7: Unlocking Private Sector Potential
Mobilizing capital, risk-sharing tools, and blended finance to support SMEs and sustainable growth.
