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DTSTART;TZID=America/Port_of_Spain:20221111T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Port_of_Spain:20221111T103000
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UID:8269-1668159000-1668162600@www.caribbeanaccelerator.org
SUMMARY:Race to Resilience Sessions
DESCRIPTION:An inclusive virtual and physical space to mobilise action on resilience at COP27 and beyond\nJoin us at Regional Resilience Hubs in the lead up to the 2022 UN Climate Change Conference (COP27) and take part virtually and in person in Sharm el-Sheikh\, Egypt. \n\n\nThe Resilience Hub is designed to connect and inspire people across business\, civil society\, academia and government to collaborate and scale up action that builds resilience to the impact of climate change and makes communities around the world safer\, healthier and more just. \nWe are motivated by the urgent need to increase the level of ambition and finance given to building resilience\, particularly for the world’s most vulnerable populations\, and placing locally informed\, equitable solutions centre stage in the run up to and during COP. \nFollowing a successful inaugural Hub at COP26 in Glasgow\, the Resilience Hub is returning as a dynamic\, inclusive virtual and physical space at COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh in November 2022.
URL:https://www.caribbeanaccelerator.org/event/race-to-resilience-sessions/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Port_of_Spain:20221111T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Port_of_Spain:20221111T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T033048
CREATED:20221104T135415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221104T135415Z
UID:8372-1668168000-1668171600@www.caribbeanaccelerator.org
SUMMARY:Small island states\, climate justice and International Law: Raising ambitions for the SDGs and Paris Agreement  commitments
DESCRIPTION:International law has been under-utilised as an instrument to hold states responsible for climate-related harm. That is changing. Over the past year\, small island states – already experiencing some of the gravest impacts of climate breakdown – have taken strong steps towards securing climate justice through the use of international law.
URL:https://www.caribbeanaccelerator.org/event/small-island-states-climate-justice-and-international-law-raising-ambitions-for-the-sdgs-and-paris-agreement-commitments/
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Port_of_Spain:20221114T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Port_of_Spain:20221114T203000
DTSTAMP:20260409T033048
CREATED:20221007T183317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T044910Z
UID:8114-1668411000-1668457800@www.caribbeanaccelerator.org
SUMMARY:Materializing the Caribbean Green Hydrogen Opportunity COP27
DESCRIPTION:Join the NDC Partnership today at #COP27! Watch our featured events on Facebook Live\, or attend in our Pavilion\, located in Area C\, Zone 2\, Pavilion #126. #CollectiveAction\nWatch live: https://bit.ly/3NOJhNu\nView our full event schedule: https://bit.ly/3zVOwFr
URL:https://www.caribbeanaccelerator.org/event/materializing-the-caribbean-green-hydrogen-opportunity-cop27/
LOCATION:NDC Partnership Pavilion at COP27\, Egypt
CATEGORIES:Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Port_of_Spain:20221115T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Port_of_Spain:20221115T110000
DTSTAMP:20260409T033048
CREATED:20221110T113514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T113514Z
UID:8447-1668502800-1668510000@www.caribbeanaccelerator.org
SUMMARY:Leveraging Climate Finance to Build Caribbean Resilience
DESCRIPTION:The Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator (CCSA) will host an Investor Forum from the United Nations climate change summit\, COP27\, on November 15\, 2022 at 3pm EET. Focused on leveraging climate finance to fund resilience-building initiatives in the Caribbean\, this will be the CCSA’s first COP Side Event and will feature attendees and panelists at the summit interacting with speakers.
URL:https://www.caribbeanaccelerator.org/event/leveraging-climate-finance-to-build-caribbean-resilience/
LOCATION:CARICOM Pavillion
CATEGORIES:Forum
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator":MAILTO:hello@caribbeanaccelerator.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Port_of_Spain:20221115T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Port_of_Spain:20221115T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T033048
CREATED:20221010T140902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T140947Z
UID:8117-1668522600-1668528000@www.caribbeanaccelerator.org
SUMMARY:Moving towards Article 6 implementation through capacity building and blending with climate finance - COP 27
DESCRIPTION:The event’s main objective is to improve SIDS’ capacity to implement Article 6. A speedy implementation of Article 6 is made possible by international development of particular methodological tools as well as the role of private and state climate finance in blending with credit sales income.
URL:https://www.caribbeanaccelerator.org/event/moving-towards-article-6-implementation-through-capacity-building-and-blending-with-climate-finance-cop-27/
LOCATION:Room Akhenaten\, Sharm El-Sheikh\, Egypt
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Port_of_Spain:20221122T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Port_of_Spain:20221122T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T033048
CREATED:20221122T152755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T152833Z
UID:8522-1669114800-1669122000@www.caribbeanaccelerator.org
SUMMARY:Ocean Decarbonization in the Caribbean
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Maritimes Energy Association and Net Zero Atlantic for a webinar on ocean decarbonization in the Caribbean.  Hear from keynote speaker\, Racquel Moses\, UNFCCC global ambassador and chief executive officer\, Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator as well as regional stakeholders on the importance of ocean decarbonization. \nThe ocean is central to reducing global greenhouse gas emissions and stabilizing the Earth’s climate. This session aims to put together regional stakeholders and Atlantic Canadian companies involved in the Decarbonization of the Oceans and the Blue Economy to look beyond current solutions and brainstorm about high-impact interventions to decarbonize the Caribbean Ocean ecosystem. Our experts will discuss global trends in the sector\, the pressing needs in the Caribbean decarbonization space\, potential international financial institutions’ support in the space\, examples of work by Ports in the region to green the industry\, and how to enhance public and private collaboration to create meaningful impact. Atlantic Canada is at the forefront of research and development in the decarbonization of the ocean and electrification of the marine industry\, and this webinar should be a way to start linkages between key players in our region and the Caribbean\, allowing for future connections and collaborations in the Blue Economy. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.caribbeanaccelerator.org/event/ocean-decarbonization-in-the-caribbean/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221201
DTSTAMP:20260409T033048
CREATED:20221026T192830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T192830Z
UID:8265-1669680000-1669852799@www.caribbeanaccelerator.org
SUMMARY:2nd Caribbean ESG & Climate Financing Summit
DESCRIPTION:The 2nd annual Caribbean ESG & Climate Financing Summit arrives in Trinidad & Tobago\, in-person for the first time\, this November 29-30. \nLaunched in 2021\, the inaugural event gathered 300 corporate\, government and finance leaders\, in what was a clear indication of the significance of ESG and climate finance to the competitiveness of the Caribbean. \nFor Caribbean corporates\, ESG is no longer optional; it’s urgent: access to capital and trading partners will depend upon it. For Caribbean governments facing down extraordinary threats from climate change\, access to climate-linked capital is critical. But in some quarters\, the case still needs to be made. \nThe only forum in the region that gathers corporates\, sovereigns\, lenders and investors\, the 2022 Caribbean ESG & Climate Financing Summit represents an opportunity to make a leap forward and to mainstream a new way of operating\, and a new financing ecosystem\, for the region. \nThe transformation is underway. Now we need to implement and accelerate. Be there for the region’s only ESG and climate financing event\, as we make what happens next.
URL:https://www.caribbeanaccelerator.org/event/2nd-caribbean-esg-climate-financing-summit/
CATEGORIES:Summit
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221210
DTSTAMP:20260409T033048
CREATED:20221110T104512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T105401Z
UID:8439-1670371200-1670630399@www.caribbeanaccelerator.org
SUMMARY:12th Caribbean Conference on Comprehensive Disaster Management (CDM)
DESCRIPTION:The 12th Caribbean Conference on Comprehensive Disaster Management (CDM) on December 7-9\, 2022 at the Savannah Beach Resort & Spa\, Barbados. This year’s event is headlined by The Honourable Mia Amor Mottley\, Prime Minister – Barbados and is the region’s premier event on disaster risk management which is being delivered under the theme: “CDM Road to Resilience: Checkpoint 2022 – Advancing a Risk-based Multi-hazard Approach during COVID-19 & Beyond”. \nThis seminal event is the Caribbean’s largest gathering of professionals in the field of disaster management and is scheduled to bring together over 1\,000 delegates in person and online. The event curates a platform for professional development for disaster risk management (DRM). \n 
URL:https://www.caribbeanaccelerator.org/event/12th-caribbean-conference-on-comprehensive-disaster-management-cdm/
LOCATION:Savannah Beach Resort & Spa\, Barbados\, Barbados
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221220
DTSTAMP:20260409T033048
CREATED:20221205T153331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221205T153347Z
UID:8547-1670371200-1671494399@www.caribbeanaccelerator.org
SUMMARY:UN Biodiversity Conference (COP 15)
DESCRIPTION:Despite on-going efforts\, biodiversity is deteriorating worldwide and this decline is projected to worsen with business-as-usual scenarios. The UN Biodiversity Conference will convene governments from around the world to agree to a new set of goals for nature over the next decade through the Convention on Biological Diversity post-2020 framework process. The framework sets out an ambitious plan to implement broad-based action to bring about a transformation in society’s relationship with biodiversity and to ensure that\, by 2050\, the shared vision of living in harmony with nature is fulfilled. \nThe Conference will also look at the implementation of the protocols of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) that deal with the fair and equitable sharing of benefits from the use of nature\, and the safe transport\, handling and labelling of Living Modified Organisms. \nThe first part of COP-15 included the opening of the Meetings and addressed agenda items that were identified as essential for the continuation of the operations of the Convention and the Protocols by the Bureau. This included meetings about administrative matters and technical issues related to CBD programmes. \nThere was also a high-level segment on 12 and 13 October 2021. Participants focused on the development of the post-2020 global biodiversity framework. \nAll sessions at COP-15 will be streamed live at cbd.int/live and the main schedule is also available. \nInformation on Media Accreditation \n \nFollow the latest details about COP-15 using the hashtag #COP15 on social media.
URL:https://www.caribbeanaccelerator.org/event/un-biodiversity-conference-cop-15/
LOCATION:Montreal\, Canada\, Montreal\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Port_of_Spain:20221215T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Port_of_Spain:20221215T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T033048
CREATED:20221205T160457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221205T160457Z
UID:8551-1671102000-1671105600@www.caribbeanaccelerator.org
SUMMARY:#ASKCCSA Climate Resilience Execution Agency for Dominica (CREAD)
DESCRIPTION:CREAD is responsible for translating Dominica’s bold vision of becoming the world’s first climate resilient nation into action! Submit your questions as we discuss this transition with CREAD’s CEO Francine Baron
URL:https://www.caribbeanaccelerator.org/event/askccsa-climate-resilience-execution-agency-for-dominica-cread/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Port_of_Spain:20230119T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Port_of_Spain:20230119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T033048
CREATED:20221214T142716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T143719Z
UID:8561-1674126000-1674129600@www.caribbeanaccelerator.org
SUMMARY:#ASKCCSA Green Hydrogen Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Join our next #AskCCSA live session on Thursday\, January 19\, 2023 at 11:00am AST to talk through some of the developments in the regional green hydrogen market with Philip Julien Founder & Chairman of Kenesjay Green Limited (KGL).
URL:https://www.caribbeanaccelerator.org/event/askccsa-geen-hydrogen-opportunities/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230218
DTSTAMP:20260409T033048
CREATED:20230214T145630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T213936Z
UID:8723-1676419200-1676678399@www.caribbeanaccelerator.org
SUMMARY:44th CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Forty-Fourth Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM \n\n\nThe Forty-Fourth (44th) Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) takes place in Nassau\, Bahamas\, from the 15th – 17th February 2023. \nThe Meeting will be held under the Chairmanship of the Prime Minister of The Bahamas\, Honourable Philip Davis \n\n\n\n\nSee Agenda\n\n\n\nProgress on the CARICOM Single Market and Economy; food security; climate change and climate finance; and security will be among the major topics when Heads of Government of CARICOM meet in The Bahamas 15-17 February 2023
URL:https://www.caribbeanaccelerator.org/event/44th-caricom-heads-of-government-meeting/
LOCATION:Bahamas\, Bahamas
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="CARICOM":MAILTO:communications@caricom.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Port_of_Spain:20230216T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Port_of_Spain:20230216T123000
DTSTAMP:20260409T033048
CREATED:20230125T195155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230213T124708Z
UID:8642-1676547000-1676550600@www.caribbeanaccelerator.org
SUMMARY:Ask CCSA
DESCRIPTION:Ask CCSA is a monthly livestream to engage our audience in discussion around the creation of the Climate-Smart zone and its progress. We cover all areas of climate action and welcome your questions using the hashtag #AskCCSA which may be answered live and or on our social media. \n  \nSubscribe to our Youtube & hit the notification bell to be notified every time we go live.
URL:https://www.caribbeanaccelerator.org/event/ask-ccsa/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator":MAILTO:hello@caribbeanaccelerator.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Port_of_Spain:20230228T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Port_of_Spain:20230228T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T033048
CREATED:20230208T164007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T155350Z
UID:8707-1677571200-1677603600@www.caribbeanaccelerator.org
SUMMARY:Regional Electricity Sector Regulatory Workshop (RR-ASERT Dialogue)
DESCRIPTION:This two-day event is being held as the first in a series of CDB Accelerated Sustainable Energy and Resilience Transition (ASERT-2030) Workshops (referred to as Dialogues) within the Bank’s ASERT- 2030 Framework of the Energy Sector Policy and Strategy. ASERT-2030 aims to encourage and support CDB Borrowing Member Countries (BMCs) in their efforts to rapidly increase the scale and pace of their energy sector transition to greater uptake of renewable energy. This first Dialogue\, referred to as the Regional Regulatory ASERT Dialogue (RR-ASERT Dialogue)\, will focus on strengthening regulatory frameworks in BMCs.
URL:https://www.caribbeanaccelerator.org/event/regional-electricity-sector-regulatory-workshop-rr-asert-dialogue/
LOCATION:Barbados\, Barbados
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230316
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230317
DTSTAMP:20260409T033048
CREATED:20230227T205046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230308T215246Z
UID:8768-1678924800-1679011199@www.caribbeanaccelerator.org
SUMMARY:Sustainable and Inclusive Infrastructure and Regional Integration
DESCRIPTION:The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and IDB Invest will hold their 2023 Annual Meeting in Panama on March 16-19. Economic and financial leaders from their 48 member countries and the private sector will discuss development challenges and opportunities in Latin America and the Caribbean\, ranging from tackling climate change to ensuring equitable and sustainable growth. \nThe meeting will take place in the Panama Convention Center. \nThe event is the 63rd annual meeting of the Board of Governors of the IDB and the 37th annual meeting of the Board of Governors of IDB Invest\, which works with the region’s private sector. \nThe IDB and IDB Invest Boards of Governors are the IDB Group’s top decision-making bodies\, comprising finance and economy ministers and other leading officials. \nIn Panama\, the Governors will discuss ways the IDB Group can enhance its role for Latin America and the Caribbean\, as the region’s leading provider of development financing and knowledge. \nThe event will include seminars on priority topics and will feature the release of the IDB’s annual macroeconomic assessment of the region. Discussion topics include poverty and inequality; the climate crisis and a green transition; biodiversity; gender; diversity and inclusion; sustainable and inclusive infrastructure; and regional integration. \nMembers of the news media may register for the event before March 9\, 2023. Only registered\, onsite media will receive information about press conferences and other media availabilities. \nMore information will be available on the Annual Meeting website. \n\n\nAbout us \nThe Inter-American Development Bank is devoted to improving lives. Established in 1959\, the IDB is a leading source of long-term financing for economic\, social and institutional development in Latin America and the Caribbean. The IDB also conducts cutting-edge research and provides policy advice\, technical assistance and training to public and private sector clients throughout the region. Access our virtual tour \nAbout IDB Invest \nIDB Invest\, a member of the IDB Group\, is a multilateral development bank committed to promoting the economic development of its member countries in Latin America and the Caribbean through the private sector. IDB Invest finances sustainable companies and projects to achieve financial results and maximize economic\, social\, and environmental development in the region. With a portfolio of $15.3 billion in asset management and 375 clients in 25 countries\, IDB Invest provides innovative financial solutions and advisory services that meet the needs of its clients in a variety of industries.
URL:https://www.caribbeanaccelerator.org/event/sustainable-and-inclusive-infrastructure-and-regional-integration/
LOCATION:Panama\, Panama
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Port_of_Spain:20230321T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Port_of_Spain:20230321T110000
DTSTAMP:20260409T033048
CREATED:20230223T133506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T201813Z
UID:8762-1679389200-1679396400@www.caribbeanaccelerator.org
SUMMARY:Financing Resilience and Climate Adaptation for Regional Transformation
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE FORUM\n\n\n\n\nThe Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator (CCSA) will host its 5th Investor Forum virtually\, on Tuesday\, March 21⋅9:00 – 11:00am AST.  Focused on “Financing Resilience and Climate Adaptation for Regional Transformation” featuring attendees and panelists with speakers.
URL:https://www.caribbeanaccelerator.org/event/financing-resilience-and-climate-adaptation-for-regional-transformation/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Forum
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator":MAILTO:hello@caribbeanaccelerator.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230325
DTSTAMP:20260409T033048
CREATED:20230103T131947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T131947Z
UID:8608-1679443200-1679702399@www.caribbeanaccelerator.org
SUMMARY:UN 2023 Water Conference
DESCRIPTION:Water is a fundamental part of all aspects of life. Water is inextricably linked to the three pillars of sustainable development\, and it integrates social\, cultural\, economic and political values. It is crosscutting and supports the achievement of many SDGs through close linkages with climate\, energy\, cities\, the environment\, food security\, poverty\, gender equality and health\, amongst others. With climate change profoundly affecting our economies\, societies and environment\, water is indeed the biggest deal breaker to achieve the internationally agreed water-related goals and targets\, including those contained in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Read the vision statement of the Water Conference.
URL:https://www.caribbeanaccelerator.org/event/un-2023-water-conference/
LOCATION:New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230323
DTSTAMP:20260409T033048
CREATED:20230322T185255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T192628Z
UID:8925-1679443200-1679529599@www.caribbeanaccelerator.org
SUMMARY:Climate Smart Acceleration of SDG 6 in the Caribbean and the Pacific Regions
DESCRIPTION:The CCSA is at this week’s @UN Water Conference\, join us at the Climate Smart Acceleration of SDG 6 in the Caribbean and the Pacific Regions event to explore sustainable financing opportunities for sustainable water management. #FinTech \nThanks to Local2030 Islands Network and GLOBAL ISLAND PARTNERSHIP (GLISPA) with our colleagues from the Dutch Caribbean Vanessa Toré and Bianca Peters and Governments of Grenada\, Belize\, Aruba\, Curaçao\, Bonaire\, St. Maarten\, Saba\, St. Eustatius\, New Caledonia\, Samoa Global Water Partnership Caribbean – GWP-C\, International Platform for Deltas and Coastal Areas – IPDC\, The Pacific Community – SPC\, Smithsonian Institution \, Kolektivo\, Global Water Partnership Organisation (GWPO)\, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF)\, Global Resilience Partnership (GRP)\, Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre \n  \nAgenda\n11.00 – Welcome \n11.05 – Opening remarks – Setting the Context for Action; Why Should We Act? \n11.20 – A Framework for Sustainable Watermanagement \n11.30 – An Accelerator Model for Water \n11.35 – Fintech for Water \n11.40 – Interactive Dialogue on Water for Climate Resilience and Environment; Investments in SIDS \n12.05 – Wrap up 12.10 – Closing words \n  \nSpeakers include: H.E. Evelyn Wever-Croes\, PM of Aruba H. E Ambassador Pa’olelei Luteru\, UN Permanent Representative for Samoa and Chair of Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) HRH Jaime De Bourbon de Parme\, Dutch Climate Envoy Dr Colin Young\, Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC) Hon Edison Rijna\, Lt Governor of Bonaire Grenada Representative (tba) Harm Duel\, International Panel on Deltas and Coastal Areas Amit Singh\, Secretariat of the Pacific Community Kiesha Farnum\, Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator (CCSA)\, Luuk Weber\, Kolektivo Paulette Bynoe\, Global Water Partnership Jabal Hassanali\, Local2030 Islands Network Egbert Doran\, Minister of Public Housing\, Physical Planning\, Environment and Infrastructure\, Sint Maarten Albert Martis\, Curacao Claudia Toet\, Sint Eustatius Henk Ovink\, Special Envoy for International Water Affairs\, Kingdom of the Netherlands Moderators: Vanessa Toré Bianca Peters and Pedzi Girigori #unwater #islands #water \nRead more about the #WaterAction Agenda\nWater Conference  \nFor more information
URL:https://www.caribbeanaccelerator.org/event/climate-smart-acceleration-of-sdg-6-in-the-caribbean-and-the-pacific-regions/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Port_of_Spain:20230327T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Port_of_Spain:20230330T170000
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UID:8934-1679904000-1680195600@www.caribbeanaccelerator.org
SUMMARY:NAP EXPO 2023
DESCRIPTION:NAP Expo 2023\nThe NAP Expo is an annual outreach event organized by the Least Developed Countries Expert Group (LEG) under the UNFCCC\, in collaboration with various bodies and organizations\, to promote exchange of experiences and foster partnerships between a wide range of actors and stakeholders on how to advance National Adaptation Plans (NAPs). \nThis is the eight global NAP Expo since 2013. It brings together a diversity of participants from Parties and Non-Party Stakeholders. \nThe overall objective of the NAP Expo is to raise adaptation ambition by advancing the formulation and implementation of NAPs. Specific objectives include: \na. To facilitate the interaction between country NAP teams and providers of support\, including the GCF\, GEF and AF\, as well as bilateral agencies and other relevant organizations\, to enhance access to financing for NAPs; \nb. To create an interactive global forum on NAPs for countries to share experience\, best practices and lessons learned; different organizations and bodies to conduct specialized meetings and workshops; and for Parties and non-Party stakeholders to interact\, in advancing the formulation and implementation of NAPs; \nc. To serve as the global platform to advance technical and practical measures towards the production of first NAPs as soon as possible and their effective implementation.
URL:https://www.caribbeanaccelerator.org/event/nap-expo-2023/
LOCATION:Chile\, Santiago\, Chile
CATEGORIES:Expo
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Port_of_Spain:20230415T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Port_of_Spain:20230415T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T033048
CREATED:20230412T165808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T165808Z
UID:8965-1681549200-1681560000@www.caribbeanaccelerator.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Sport Industry TT
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the 8th edition of Virtual Sport Industry TT. This year’s event will take place on April 15th at 9:00 AM – 12:00PM. Hear from Racquel Moses\, UNFCCC Global Ambassador; Chief Executive Officer Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator and other distinguished guests. Learn how to navigate through the world of technology\, stay on top of all the latest trends and developments\, streamline your operations and stay ahead of the ever-changing environment. #TeamTTO #SportIndustryTT #TrinidadandTobago Register Now http://ow.ly/oiVX50NGyOe
URL:https://www.caribbeanaccelerator.org/event/virtual-sport-industry-tt/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230418
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230419
DTSTAMP:20260409T033048
CREATED:20230413T210651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T210651Z
UID:8969-1681776000-1681862399@www.caribbeanaccelerator.org
SUMMARY:Island Finance Forum Investment for Sustainable Development
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Island Finance Forum #IFF2023 to hear Cheryl Senhouse #CCSA‘s Finance Innovation Director speak to Transformation from the inside for the outside: The Future of ESG reporting and governance on Tuesday 18 April\, 2023 Register http://ow.ly/a2Jb50NIjcP \nThe Island Finance Forum brings together senior financiers\, development partners and regulators to share and exchange expertise on sustainable and inclusive financial structures in island communities. The Forum aims to highlight the unique financial challenges faced by global island communities and the solutions for sustainable economic recovery and inclusive growth in a post-pandemic world. \nThis free virtual event will be accessible to attendees from across the globe in a variety of interactive sessions\, including networking opportunities to meet and exchange ideas face to face or in small groups. Attendees can choose which of the topics and sessions they actively participate in and after the event many will also watch and comment on the session recordings.
URL:https://www.caribbeanaccelerator.org/event/island-finance-forum-investment-for-sustainable-development/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Forum
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230419
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230422
DTSTAMP:20260409T033048
CREATED:20230313T230941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T230941Z
UID:8811-1681862400-1682121599@www.caribbeanaccelerator.org
SUMMARY:VISIONARIES' SUMMIT
DESCRIPTION:VISIONARIES’ SUMMIT | APRIL 19-21 2023\nINNOVATION AS A DRIVER OF ECONOMIC RESILIENCE AND RECOVERY\n\n\nOur Vision\nThe Visionaries’ Summit has established a strong reputation for attracting Business Titans\, World Leaders\, Royalty\, Celebrities\, Global Influencers and International Press. It’s a platform designed to connect global wealth\, innovation\, influence and big media with emerging and frontier markets. \nA powerful gathering\, intimate by design. A highly curated and diverse audience of 200 leaders assembled in a non-hierarchical & collaborative environment.
URL:https://www.caribbeanaccelerator.org/event/visionaries-summit/
LOCATION:Jamaica\, Jamaica
CATEGORIES:Summit
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230422
DTSTAMP:20260409T033048
CREATED:20230323T165423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230323T165423Z
UID:8929-1682035200-1682121599@www.caribbeanaccelerator.org
SUMMARY:Law\, Identity\, and Economic Development in the Post-Colonial Era: The Case of the Northern Atlantic and Larger Caribbean Regions
DESCRIPTION:Law\, Identity\, and Economic Development in the Post-Colonial Era: The Case of the Northern Atlantic and Larger Caribbean Regions\nThe symposium will explore the cultural\, legal\, and institutional tools available to post-colonial jurisdictions seeking to grow their economies in a rapidly changing and increasingly post-global world. It will explore this puzzle through the lens of smaller nation-states and territories in the Northern Atlantic and larger Caribbean regions. Many of these jurisdictions have struggled economically since gaining their sovereignty or increasing their internal autonomy. Others have been more successful. Scholars and practitioners will analyze the governance and institutional arrangements that have contributed to the divergence in fortune in this part of the Global South. \nPanel III – 3:15 p.m. – 4:45 pm: Approaches to Investment Promotion for Smaller Jurisdictions \n\nWilliam Moon\, Associate Professor at University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law\nRacquel Moses\, CEO Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator\nStacy-ann Robinson\, Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies\, Colby College\nModerator: Vikramaditya Khanna\, William W. Cook Professor of Law at University of Michigan Law School and Co-Director of the Joint Centre for Corporate and Financial Law and Policy
URL:https://www.caribbeanaccelerator.org/event/law-identity-and-economic-development-in-the-post-colonial-era-the-case-of-the-northern-atlantic-and-larger-caribbean-regions/
LOCATION:Princeton\, NJ\, NJ\, 08544\, United States
CATEGORIES:Symposium
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230429
DTSTAMP:20260409T033048
CREATED:20230103T200508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T200508Z
UID:8614-1682467200-1682726399@www.caribbeanaccelerator.org
SUMMARY:15th Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce that CREF 2023 will take place in Miami on April 26-28\, 2023 at the JW Marriott Marquis. Save the date! \n\nMORE
URL:https://www.caribbeanaccelerator.org/event/15th-caribbean-renewable-energy-forum/
CATEGORIES:Forum
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230427
DTSTAMP:20260409T033048
CREATED:20230302T163453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230426T145026Z
UID:8781-1682467200-1682553599@www.caribbeanaccelerator.org
SUMMARY:Hydrogen Summit for the Caribbean (#H2Caribbean)
DESCRIPTION:The #Hydrogen Summit for the Caribbean (#H2Caribbean) on April 26\, the first event of its kind\, the day before the #CREFenergy main event. Does the #Caribbean have a competitive #H2 advantage? Join us as we find out ➡ https://bit.ly/H2Caribbean \nTune in here for a live stream of the signing of the Framework Agreement between the Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica\, Kenesjay Green Limited (KGL) & Dominica Geothermal Development Company (DGDC) as a part of H2-Caribbean in Miami taking place  April 26\, at 3:30 pm. \nWatch Here
URL:https://www.caribbeanaccelerator.org/event/hydrogen-summit-for-the-caribbean-h2caribbean/
CATEGORIES:Summit
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230505
DTSTAMP:20260409T033048
CREATED:20230420T203947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230502T131244Z
UID:8976-1683158400-1683244799@www.caribbeanaccelerator.org
SUMMARY:Investing in Disaster Resilience for Caribbean Growth
DESCRIPTION:Facilitating dialogue on the importance of investing in resilience from private and public perspectives. Promoting an exchange of best practices and lessons learned on blended finance. Increasing awareness of organizations and mechanisms that offer funding and technical assistance for resilience. Discussing recommendations for measuring the impact of resilience investments \n  \n 
URL:https://www.caribbeanaccelerator.org/event/investing-in-disaster-resilience-for-caribbean-growth/
LOCATION:Barbados\, Barbados
CATEGORIES:Regional,Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230505
DTSTAMP:20260409T033048
CREATED:20230504T204103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T130643Z
UID:9031-1683158400-1683244799@www.caribbeanaccelerator.org
SUMMARY:Global Summit 2023: Innovation and Investment for Governments
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Global Summit 2023: Innovation and Investment for Governments\, taking place on May 4\, 2023\, at USAID HQ – LPC in Washington DC\, USA. This event is designed to bring together government and policy leaders\, along with cutting-edge innovators and investors from around the world. \nCo-organized by Draper University and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)\, this event will feature keynote speeches\, fireside chats\, and panel sessions\, bringing together experts from a variety of backgrounds to discuss the theme of “Governments: Innovation and Investments.” \nThe summit will focus on building public-private partnerships for innovative solutions and identifying growth opportunities\, collaborating to improve investment climates for economic development\, and developing favorable investment climates and networking with key people stakeholders. \nThis exceptional experience is an opportunity for you to be part of the global community shaping the future of government and innovation. RSVP at your earliest convenience to secure your seat at the summit (seating is limited). \nAbout the Organizers \nUSAID is the world’s premier international development agency and a catalytic actor driving development results. USAID is building dynamic\, mutually beneficial partnerships with companies and investors to advance development progress and address many of the obstacles that businesses face – from supply chain stability to community investment and workforce development. \nDraper University is a leading pre-acceleration program in Silicon Valley\, partnering with diverse markets\, institutions\, and organizations powered by various governments to fuel the growth of innovation hubs around the world. \nRegister \n 
URL:https://www.caribbeanaccelerator.org/event/global-summit-2023-innovation-and-investment-for-governments/
CATEGORIES:Summit
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230510
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230513
DTSTAMP:20260409T033048
CREATED:20230506T075929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230506T075929Z
UID:9038-1683676800-1683935999@www.caribbeanaccelerator.org
SUMMARY:Climate Conference: Aruba
DESCRIPTION:The Netherlands and Aruba are organising a climate conference on Aruba \nSmall islands\, like those in the Caribbean Netherlands\, are particularly vulnerable to climate change and are already experiencing its negative effects. The Netherlands and Aruba want to encourage cooperation on climate action between small islands world-wide. From the 10th to the 12th of May they will be organising the first Caribbean Climate & Energy Conference (CCEC) on Aruba. \nThe Netherlands and Aruba want to make the islands in the Caribbean a model for tackling climate action in small island states. Upon invitation of the Prime Minister of Aruba\, Evelyn Wever-Croes\, and the Minister for Climate and Energy Policy\, Rob Jetten\, representatives from countries and organisations will meet on Aruba. It regards representatives coming from islands in the Caribbean region itself\, but also from relevant parties elsewhere\, such as island states in the Pacific Ocean\, UN organisations\, knowledge and financial institutions. \nThe first day of the conference will be devoted to the climate and energy transition within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The Caribbean islands in the Kingdom will discuss what kind of corporation is needed in order to achieve the climate goals laid down in the Paris Agreement. Day two of the conference will have an international focus\, during which a broad panel of countries and organisations will discuss the climate action that is needed for islands worldwide. On the third day the participants will visit energy-related projects on Aruba and they will meet young people to discuss the climate and energy transition on the island. \nDuring the climate summit in Sharm-el-Sheikh (COP27) the Netherlands committed to accelerating the climate and energy transition on small island states like those in the Caribbean part of the Kingdom. To this end the Netherlands is participating in initiatives such as the Local2030 Islands Network and the SIDS Lighthouse Initiative. The government wants the Caribbean Climate & Energy Conference on Aruba to be a continuation of this work. \nREAD MORE
URL:https://www.caribbeanaccelerator.org/event/climate-conference-aruba/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230517
DTSTAMP:20260409T033048
CREATED:20230301T172808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T150314Z
UID:8772-1684195200-1684281599@www.caribbeanaccelerator.org
SUMMARY:Climate Governance Webinar Series -The Blue Green Economy Island Scorecard
DESCRIPTION:The Caribbean is one of the most vulnerable regions in the world to the impacts of climate change\, including rising sea levels\, stronger hurricanes\, and longer dry seasons. This has major implications for the health of Caribbean economies\, its population and the overall quality of life. It is therefore critical for the Caribbean to implement robust climate change governance to build regional capability for climate action. CARICAD\, in partnership with Caribbean Disaster and Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA)\, Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator (CCSA) and CCRIF SPC – presents this Climate Governance Webinar Series – to foster dialogue\, knowledge sharing and best practices\, for improving climate governance among member states. \n\nMay 09\, 2023 – Climate Governance – An Essential Imperative – Facilitated by CDEMA\nMay 16\, 2023 – The Blue Green Economy Island Scorecard – Facilitated by Kiesha Farnum\, CCSA’s Director of Public Sector Projects\nMay 23\, 2023 – Climate Governance and Disaster Risk Financing (DRF) – Facilitated by CCRIF SPC\nMay 30\, 2023 – Alignment of Public Sector Organisations to Climate Governance Imperatives – The Case of the Commonwealth of Dominica – Facilitated by CARICAD.\n\nThe time for these webinars will be 10am – 12pm ECT. \n\n\n\nSave your Spot!\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.caribbeanaccelerator.org/event/climate-governance-webinar-series-the-blue-green-economy-island-scorecard/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230525
DTSTAMP:20260409T033048
CREATED:20230506T080453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230615T140947Z
UID:9040-1684627200-1684972799@www.caribbeanaccelerator.org
SUMMARY:Chief Executive Officers and Leadership Conference 2023
DESCRIPTION:This year’s CEOs‘ and Leadership Conference will be held under the theme\, ‘360-degree Leadership: Balancing the Load’. \nCARILEC has chosen this theme\, recognizing that leaders within the energy industry need to adopt this leadership style now\, more than ever. 360-degree leadership is an essential strategy for leaders if they are to successfully navigate the ever-changing and versatile energy sector\, particularly with the shift to sustainable and renewable energy sources. \nThe theme refers to the need for inclusive leadership\, creating a holistic vision and shared responsibility for power sector modernization and energy transitioning. It does not only refer to internal leading (e.g.\, of employees and self)\, but also externally by building ownership of customers/prosumers\, government policy makers\, regulators\, IPPs and other business partners (360). \nLeading a green energy network in the Caribbean requires strategic partnerships. The Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator\, CCSA recognizes this and encourages collaboration among countries and organizations to learn from each other’s strengths and progress\, forming a strong network along the Caribbean climate-smart zone. Learn more about this recommended event. \nREAD MORE
URL:https://www.caribbeanaccelerator.org/event/chief-executive-officers-and-leadership-conference-2023/
LOCATION:Dominican Republic\, Punta Cana\, Dominican Republic
CATEGORIES:Conference
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