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SUMMARY:Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum (CREF)
DESCRIPTION:CREF (Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum)\n📅 May 7–9\, 2025 | Florida\, USA \nThe Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum (CREF) is the premier annual gathering of regional and international stakeholders dedicated to accelerating the Caribbean’s clean energy transition. As the largest event of its kind\, CREF convenes government leaders\, utilities\, investors\, developers\, and innovators to discuss solutions for building a resilient\, low-carbon energy future. \nThe Caribbean faces unique energy challenges\, including high dependency on fossil fuels\, climate vulnerability\, and financing barriers. CREF serves as a platform to:\n✅ Advance renewable energy policies to enable market transformation.\n✅ Foster investment in solar\, wind\, geothermal\, and energy storage solutions.\n✅ Strengthen public-private partnerships to accelerate clean energy adoption.\n✅ Showcase innovative technologies and financing models to scale up renewable projects. \nThe Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator (CCSA) will actively engage in discussions on:\n🔹 Climate finance and investment strategies for clean energy projects.\n🔹 Policy frameworks that support the region’s energy transition.\n🔹 Private sector-led innovations driving sustainable energy solutions. \nCREF is a must-attend event for those committed to transforming the Caribbean’s energy landscape and ensuring a sustainable future. \n 
URL:https://www.caribbeanaccelerator.org/event/cref-caribbean-renewable-energy-forum/
LOCATION:JW MARRIOTT MARQUIS\, 255 Biscayne Boulevard Way\, Miami\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Forum,Symposium
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SUMMARY:Women in Renewable Energy Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Women in Renewable Energy Luncheon\n📅 May 7\, 2025 | 12:00 – 1:30 pm\n📍 Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum\, Florida\, USA \nThe Women in Renewable Energy Luncheon is a special event at CREF 2025\, co-hosted by the Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator (CCSA) and the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI). This complimentary luncheon provides a platform for women leaders in the renewable energy sector to network\, share insights\, and discuss strategies for overcoming gender bias and inequities in the Caribbean’s energy landscape. \nThis luncheon will be an essential opportunity for women in renewable energy to come together\, strengthen their networks\, and shape the future of the Caribbean’s clean energy sector. \n💡 How to Register:\nWhen registering for CREF 2025\, be sure to request an invitation to this impactful and complimentary luncheon!
URL:https://www.caribbeanaccelerator.org/event/wire/
LOCATION:JW MARRIOTT MARQUIS\, 255 Biscayne Boulevard Way\, Miami\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Forum,Symposium
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250929
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SUMMARY:Climate Week NYC 2025
DESCRIPTION:Climate Week NYC 2025\n📅 September 21–28\, 2025 | 📍 New York City\, USA \nClimate Week NYC is the world’s largest annual climate event\, bringing together global leaders to drive climate action\, innovation\, and policy change. Held in coordination with the United Nations General Assembly and the City of New York\, this week-long event features over 900 activities\, including high-level discussions\, networking opportunities\, and groundbreaking initiatives. \nOrganized by Climate Group\, the official program convenes business leaders\, policymakers\, and civil society to accelerate the transition to a sustainable future. Key discussions will focus on climate finance\, renewable energy\, adaptation\, and resilience\, with an emphasis on fostering collaboration between public and private sectors. \nThe Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator (CCSA) will be actively engaging in Climate Week NYC to drive investment\, innovation\, and collaboration for a climate-smart Caribbean. Our objectives include: \n\nPromoting Climate Finance: Advocating for increased funding and investment in climate resilience\, renewable energy\, and sustainable development projects across the Caribbean.\nShowcasing the Climate Smart Map: Highlighting how data-driven insights can support climate adaptation\, loss and damage tracking\, and investment decision-making.\nDriving Public-Private Partnerships: Connecting with global leaders to scale up climate solutions\, unlock funding opportunities\, and accelerate regional climate action.\nAdvocating for SIDS Priorities: Ensuring that Small Island Developing States (SIDS) remain at the forefront of global climate discussions\, particularly regarding the Loss and Damage Fund and adaptation financing.\n\nJoin us as we work to amplify Caribbean leadership\, secure vital climate finance\, and drive impactful solutions at Climate Week NYC 2025. Stay tuned for updates on CCSA’s sessions\, speaking engagements\, and partnership opportunities!
URL:https://www.caribbeanaccelerator.org/event/climate-week-nyc-2025/
LOCATION:New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251122
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SUMMARY:UN Climate Change Conference – COP 30
DESCRIPTION:UN Climate Change Conference – COP 30\n📅 10–21 November 2025 | 📍 Belém\, Brazil \nThe 2025 UN Climate Change Conference (COP 30) will be a pivotal moment for global climate action\, bringing together world leaders\, policymakers\, scientists\, and civil society to advance the goals of the Paris Agreement and accelerate climate solutions. Taking place in Belém\, Brazil\, COP 30 will focus on critical negotiations around climate finance\, emissions reductions\, adaptation\, and resilience. \nThis conference will include: \n\nCOP 30 – the 30th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC\nCMP 20 – the 20th meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol\nCMA 7 – the 7th meeting of the Parties to the Paris Agreement\nSBSTA 63 & SBI 63 – sessions addressing scientific\, technological\, and implementation aspects of climate policy\n\nThe Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator (CCSA) will be at COP 30 advocating for increased support\, investment\, and policy commitments that address the unique challenges of Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Our key priorities include: \n\nAdvocating for Climate Finance: Securing commitments for loss and damage funding\, adaptation finance\, and concessional investment to accelerate climate resilience across the Caribbean.\nShowcasing the Climate Smart Map: Demonstrating how data-driven insights can support climate adaptation\, risk assessment\, and investment decision-making.\nScaling Public-Private Partnerships: Engaging with governments\, financial institutions\, and private sector leaders to mobilize resources for climate-smart initiatives.\nEnsuring SIDS Representation: Amplifying the Caribbean’s voice in negotiations to ensure that SIDS priorities are reflected in global climate agreements.\n\nJoin us in Belém\, Brazil\, as we work to drive bold action\, unlock climate finance\, and strengthen Caribbean resilience at COP 30. Stay tuned for updates on CCSA’s participation\, speaking engagements\, and partnership opportunities!
URL:https://www.caribbeanaccelerator.org/event/un-climate-change-conference-cop-30/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:Climate Smart Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Climate Smart Summit was not created to add another event to the calendar. It was created to close a gap.\nThe gap between ambition and allocation. Between projects that already exist and the capital that has not yet found them. Between the progress the Caribbean is making and the visibility that progress deserves. \nOver two days in Barbados\, the summit moves from recognition to resource. It opens with an Investor Forum connecting entrepreneurs building the next generation of climate solutions with investors ready to fund them. Selected climate smart projects will present directly to capital in the room. \nFrom there\, the summit moves into real time action. Leaders\, investors\, and innovators will work through barriers together while showcasing what the region is already getting right\, before advancing into the policy and finance conversations that determine what gets built next. \nThe inaugural Climate Smart Awards will formally recognise the region’s climate leaders across national leadership\, corporate innovation\, financial creativity\, community resilience\, and entrepreneurial excellence. \nThis is not a summit about what might be possible. It is about what is already happening and how to move faster.
URL:https://www.caribbeanaccelerator.org/event/climate-smart-summit/
LOCATION:Hilton Resort\, Barbados\, Barbados
CATEGORIES:Conference
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