Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator

The UN climate change body said this week it is giving a larger share of attendance badges for COP29 to non-governmental organisations (NGOs) from developing countries in a bid for more diverse voices at the annual climate summit.

Join us for the Caribbean Energy Roundtable on September 24th at 5:00 PM at 1PENN Plaza. Discover the future of Caribbean energy with insights from top experts! Hosted by Advanced Energy Group (AEG NY), featuring our CEO and UNFCCC Global Ambassador for SIDS, Racquel Moses alongside other esteemed speakers. Proudly supported by the Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator (CCSA), Loring Consulting Engineers, Inc. & WSP in the U.S. Learn More: https://ow.ly/gzHG50TkjYe

From September 3-6, 2024, Bridgetown, Barbados, hosted the Regional Meeting on Financing Circular Economy Solutions for Waste Management, a crucial step towards transforming waste pollution into circular economy opportunities. https://ow.ly/IZk850Tjutv

Discover 🌍 data and 🤝 collaborative opportunities for Caribbean climate action projects. Explore the Climate Smart Map at https://lnkd.in/ePqA2a-z 🗺️.

Celebrating Vulture Awareness Day! These birds play a vital role in maintaining ecological balance by scavenging and preventing the spread of diseases. Today, let's raise awareness about the importance of vultures and the threats they face. Join the cause by supporting conservation efforts, promoting responsible waste disposal, and spreading knowledge to ensure these essential scavengers continue to soar in our skies. #vultureawarenessday #internationalvultureawarenessday #ccsa

On September 7, the UN General Assembly designated the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies. This global event aims to emphasise the significance of enhancing air quality, with an emphasis on reducing pollution, to safeguard human health. #cleanairblueskiesday #CCSA #caribbeanclimatesmartaccelerator

How can private capital be mobilized within the framework of international climate finance commitments? Join our CEO Racquel Moses at New York Climate Week on Sept. 27 for RMI's Catalytic Climate Capital Forum, a morning of conversation and insight around the role of public, private, and philanthropic cooperation in advancing the energy transition, how finance can catalyze positive change, and an exclusive preview of work showcasing transition pathways for Caribbean countries. Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/e-yjYvaR

Mark your calendars! The 79th Session of the UN General Assembly opens September 10. 🇺🇳 Bookmark our #UNGA79 Hub for updates, recaps, and more: bit.ly/3Sqr5NV

The Amazon spans 6.7 million square kilometres across nine countries, including the Caribbean territories of Guyana and Suriname. Despite its crucial importance, the Amazon is threatened by logging, mining, infrastructure construction, and forest conversion into pasture and cropland. You can do your part to save this precious resource by: -Educating your friends and families about the importance of this -By being discerning with the wood products you purchase. -Reducing your use of fossil fuels. -- #amazonrainforestday #protectourplanet #ccsa

Dominica, a Caribbean island with land space of less than 300 square miles, has a potential capacity to develop over 1GW of geothermal power, and its Government has been seeking to pursue a Green Hydrogen Industrial Development Programme in the pursuit of sustainable economic growth in the face of global realities, in particular climate change. https://ow.ly/W7az50TeXQP