Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator — Unlocking Regional Climate Finance

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Regional Impact

Catalyzing measurable climate action across 29 Caribbean territories.

Innovations Advanced

160+

Coalitions Built

Pipeline Developed

$4.2B

External References of Advocacy & Amplification

200+

Impact Highlights — Regional Action

Connecting Projects with Sources of Funding

Through the Innovation fund we help Caribbean entrepreneurs move from ideas and early-stage solutions to investment and impact, bringing together the capital, expertise, networks, and partnerships needed to build and scale climate-smart solutions across the region.

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Innovation Fund — Catalytic Capital

Featured Innovation Fund Projects

Meet the visionary Caribbean entrepreneurs and initiatives driving circularity, sustainable agriculture, clean mobility, and creative climate solutions across our region.

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Jamaica

Vertical Hydroponics

Blueprint Farms

Founder: Jermaine Bryan

Designs, builds and operates vertical hydroponic tower systems to produce fresh, pesticide-free leafy greens and herbs year-round with 90% less water.

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Grenada

Circular Economy

GrenadaGrows

Founder: Dr. Judlyn Telesford-Checkley

A Caribbean-led circular economy initiative that transforms organic waste into high-quality, natural soil-enhancing products and organic compost.

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Trinidad & Tobago

Water Conservation

EcoWash Global

Founder: Dareem Jeffrey

Waterless and ultra-low-water vehicle cleaning using biodegradable, eco-friendly formulas—using only 2 litres of water per wash instead of 180 litres.

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Jamaica

Creative Eco-Tech

Jamyah International

Founder: Robert Grant

Specializes in large-scale environmental sculptures, VR/AR cultural storytelling, youth education, and innovative waste-to-art transformation technologies.

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Jamaica

Circular Bio-Waste

Crissteek Gold Caribbean

Founder: Teka Smith

A commercial vermicomposting facility converting municipal and agricultural organic waste into nutrient-dense bio-fertilizer and soil conditioners.

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Dominica

Agro-Tourism

Little Zion by Syndicate Falls

Founder: Shelly-Ann Meade

A full-circle regenerative farm and tourism destination centered around a 100 ft waterfall, providing educational tours and farm-to-table culinary experiences.

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Jamaica

Apiculture Tech

Honai Beez Apiary

Founder: Adrian Watson

Modern apiculture enterprise combining community beekeeper training, biodiversity preservation, and sensor-enabled climate-resilient honey production.

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St. Vincent & The Grenadines

Agro-Processing

Lampkin's Natural Farm

Founder: Joylyn Lampkin

Upgrading farm operations into a small-scale agro-processing and solar-powered demonstration hub, enhancing food preservation and farmer livelihoods.

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Trinidad & Tobago

Thermal Energy Storage

3BA Allamanda Enterprise Limited

Founder: Mahalia Joseph

The 3BAELS ECOBATT Project develops a low-cost, sand-based thermal energy storage system that stores renewable and waste heat for on-demand power.

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About CCSA — Regional Mandate

CCSA’s Mission

The Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator enables access to climate finance to accelerate low-carbon development, entrepreneurship, and sustainable solutions, catalysing investment, unlocking opportunity, and strengthening communities across the Blue, Green, and Red Economies for a resilient and prosperous Caribbean.

Relationship Building and Advocacy

Cultivating trusted partnerships and championing shared priorities to unlock collaboration, mobilize finance and amplify Caribbean voices where decisions are made.

Matchmaking and Grant Making

Connecting the right solutions with the right resources by pairing innovators with funders, partners, and tailored grants to turn potential into measurable impact.

Regional Capacity Building

Strengthening entrepreneurs, institutions, and systems across the region with the skills, tools, and networks needed to lead, scale, and sustain climate-smart solutions.

Climate Smart Map

The Climate Smart Map brings together the Caribbean’s climate action data, projects and opportunities in one interactive platform, helping investors, governments, entrepreneurs, philanthropists and partners make smarter decisions and turn information into action.

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Climate Smart Summit

This summit is a high-level gathering bringing together entrepreneurs, leaders, investors, philanthropists and other stakeholders to turn climate ambition into investment, partnerships and practical solutions for a stronger, more resilient Caribbean.

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GFANZ Caribbean

GFANZ Caribbean brings together financial institutions and regional stakeholders to help mobilise the capital needed to turn the Caribbean’s climate ambitions into action.

Chaired by CCSA’s CEO Racquel Moses, the initiative connects Caribbean priorities with the global sustainable finance movement.

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Innovation Fund Caribbean

Innovation Fund Caribbean invests in the ingenuity of Caribbean people, helping indigenous solutions grow across the Blue, Green and Red Economies and creating pathways to a more sustainable and prosperous region.

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Newsroom & Commentary — Dispatch

Latest News & Updates

Stay connected to what’s happening at CCSA and across the region, with the latest on our programmes, partnerships, projects, events and the people driving climate action across the Caribbean.

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ArticleJul 10, 2026

Barbados: Country of the Year

At the 2026 Climate Smart Summit, Barbados was recognised as Climate-Smart Country of the Year during the inaugural Climate Smart Awards for its regional leadership in advancing sustainable development.

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ArticleMay 1, 2025

Making the Caribbean’s Energy Transition More Gender Equitable

During a recent meeting with the Caribbean Development Bank and other partners, we were asked a powerful question: What interventions are we making to ensure the energy transition is more gender equitable?

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Insight & CommentaryApr 1, 2025

A Week of Inspiration: Islands Unite for a Renewable Future

In October 2024, leaders from 10 island nations and territories gathered in Honolulu, Hawaii, for the third cohort of the Blue Planet Alliance Fellowship Program.

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Get Involved — Take Action

Get Involved with CCSA

Donate, volunteer your expertise, or become an ambassador for Caribbean climate action.

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Donate

Help fund practical climate solutions, regional tools, and resilient development across the Caribbean.

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Contribute

Become a Volunteer

Contribute your time, skills, and expertise to priority regional climate initiatives.

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Become an Ambassador

Champion Caribbean climate action across your community, territory, sector, and network.

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Alliances & Ambassadors — Global Coalition

Partners & Collaborators

A regional and global coalition of icons, institutions, development banks, and philanthropic partners accelerating climate action across the Caribbean.

Usain Bolt speaking at the Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator podium

Usain Bolt at CCSA Launch

Ambassador Spotlight

“As a proud Jamaican I'm used to winning, so I'd appreciate it if we could be the first Caribbean country to get climate smart so that we can keep the name of fastest Caribbean Island.”

Usain St. Leo Bolt, OJ, CD, OLY

CCSA Ambassador & 8-Time Olympic Gold Medalist

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