Many countries are increasingly vulnerable to violent conflicts or natural disasters that can erase decades of development and further entrench poverty and inequality. Through its global network, UNDP seeks out and shares innovative approaches to crisis prevention, early warning and conflict resolution. On the ground in almost every developing country, wherever the next crisis occurs, UNDP is likely to be there to help bridge the gap between emergency relief and long-term development. UNDP Barbados and OECS supports an Environmental (GEF) and Disaster Management Assistance Portfolio.