Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator

The Caribbean Single Energy Export Market Workshop Invitation Only
2022-06-02 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Port_of_Spain)
The Caribbean Single Energy Export Market is a vision for the region which will see countries connect in a multipoint, multi directional pipeline of renewable energy contributed by Caribbean nations.

The CCSA Investor Forum: Investing in Climate Resilience in the Eastern Caribbean
2022-05-17 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Port_of_Spain)
The Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States will host our second Investor Forum on May 17, 2022 at 9AM AST.
These investor forums bring together investors and investment-ready, climate-smart initiatives in the region, with the goal of seeing these projects through to completion.
The Investor Forum will connect Eastern Caribbean project leaders with potential investors, laying the groundwork for building and strengthening connections that will support more climate-resilient investment.
Please save the date in your calendar to ensure your availability.

CEO's & Leadership Conference with Legal & Corporate Track
2022-05-15 - 2022-05-19
Chief Executive Officers’ and Leadership Conference
Theme: Leadership Matters: Living and Learning Through Disruption and Dislocation
ATLANTIS BAHAMAS
MAY 15 – 19, 2022
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The past two (2) years have proven that disruption and dislocation are inevitable, as the world grappled with a relentless pandemic, several natural disasters, social and political unrest, and a myriad of other difficulties. In such perilous and uncertain times, there has been a resounding call for leaders at the organisational level and beyond to provide the direction, foresight, clarity and most importantly, a roadmap for navigating the ominous circumstances presented therein.

ACCA Global Virtual University Conference
2022-05-11

Caribbean Energy Sector Cybersecurity Forum
2022-05-10 - 2022-05-11
Cyberattacks pose an increasing threat to the Caribbean energy sector. May 10 and 11, 2022, join the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) at the Caribbean Energy Sector Cybersecurity Forum to convene energy sector stakeholders, cybersecurity experts, international aid organizations, and other practitioners to discuss, learn, and network. Hosting events for all levels of cyber awareness, this event is intended to enhance the Caribbean energy sector’s security and capacity to manage the growing risk of cyberattacks. This two-day event will promote a better understanding of the rising threat of cyberattacks in the Caribbean and what steps the region can take to mitigate this threat. This event is brought to you by USAID’s Strengthening Utilities and Promoting Energy Reform (SUPER) program with additional support from the Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation (CARILEC) and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).

Avasant’ s Empowering Beyond Summit 2022
2022-05-09 08:00 - 2022-05-10 17:00 (America/Port_of_Spain)
EMPOWERING BEYOND SUMMIT 2022
The world as we know it is accelerating towards a new era. As entire industry value chains get re-wired, businesses have to re-invent themselves to achieve agility and hyper-velocity. Stepping into new territory has never been easy, but with the power of disruptive technologies and an ecosystem of partners, possibilities are limitless. Immersive technologies and transformational business models are paving the path to the future of sustainable and equitable growth.
Avasant remains at the forefront of this journey as the world shifts to align itself with the wave of digital regeneration. The hyper-convergence of AI, IoT, 5G, the Metaverse, NFT, digital avatars is culminating in the birth of a new era: The Imagination Age. Harmonizing all these elements together to create intrinsically richer experiences and business paradigms will spawn the next epoch of mega companies. Join us on this quantum journey to explore our collective future!
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Growing concerns about the impact of climate change and socio-economic disparity have made it a front burner issue. But the reality is that Environmental Sustainability and Governance (ESG) is not just a CSR but an economic imperative. This panel will focus on how leading companies and regions are showing leadership in furthering sustainable goals –

Why is sustainability one of the most critical business imperatives today?
How can ESG drive the triple bottom line?
How can private and public sector leverage technology to achieve ESG goals?
What innovation is happening in this area and how is that being funded?
Building the right org structure and people skills to embed ESG

Island Innovation Awards
2022-04-30
In partnership with the Clinton Global Initiative, the Island Innovation Awards will recognize individuals, organizations and projects driving positive change for remote and island communities globally.
There will be 12 award categories judged by an esteemed Jury.

14th Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum
2022-04-26 - 2022-04-28 | JW MARRIOTT MARQUIS, 255 Biscayne Boulevard Way, Miami, FL, United States
The time is now to light a fire under the energy transition in the Caribbean. The time is now to reconvene the regional energy market in-person at CREF 2022 in Miami.
The focus? On inspiring action by bringing the full ecosystem of policy-makers, regulators, utilities, investors, developers and financiers together in an environment which encourages the market to meet, originate and transact. Expect a cutting-edge agenda and a reconfigured meeting space all designed with one thought in mind: How do we get the energy transition over the finish line?
Speaker

Racquel Moses
CARIBBEAN CLIMATE SMART ACCELERATOR
CEO

Catalyzing change that brings about transformation has been the primary pursuit of Racquel Moses’ career. Racquel has enabled leadership and organizations around the world to go beyond their current vision and stay on the cusp of what’s next. She has become a critical advisor for driving the shift to digital, for process automation and implementing key turnaround projects that heighten customer engagement and organizational performance.
Known for her ability to build coalitions, Racquel’s success in the public and private sectors has allowed her to drive important advancements on world-changing topics that require regional consensus such as climate change, sustainability and building resilience.

Island Finance Forum 2022
2022-04-25 08:00 - 2022-04-29 17:00 (America/Port_of_Spain)
The #CCSA is proud to be the gold sponsor of the Island Finance Forum 2022 hosted by @IslandsInnovate, which will focus on investment for sustainable development in island communities. 💚 ➡️ Join us at http://ow.ly/F14B50IO9if #IFF2022

Climate Finance and the Commonwealth: Challenges & Options
2022-04-21 17:30 - 19:00 (Europe/London)
The Ramphal Institute is getting ready to launch its Work Program on Climate Finance and the Commonwealth and their inaugural webinar scheduled for Thursday 21 April at 1730 London (BST). This event will feature panelists from Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) and the Commonwealth Secretariat and Racquel Moses, UNFCCC Global Ambassador; Chief Executive Officer, Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator.

This event examines the challenges Commonwealth countries face with accessing climate finance to address their adaption and resilience needs

About this event

The importance of climate finance for climate adaptation and resilience, continues to grow. Yet, despite the billions promised by developed countries and investors, developing countries, including Commonwealth developing countries and small island states, face persisting challenges with accessing climate finance to address their climate needs. This webinar examines the challenges Commonwealth countries face with accessing climate finance and looks at the options available to them for overcoming this.

Virtual Trade Mission Canada
2022-04-12 - 2022-04-14
Canada-Caribbean Trade Mission form April 12-14. The theme is “Growing a Green Recovery: Advancing Canadian Innovation and Sustainable Solutions in the Caribbean” and will focus on green infrastructure and clean technology opportunities in four influential regional countries: Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago.

A CLIMATE ROADMAP FOR LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN
2022-03-31 | Virtual
A CLIMATE ROADMAP FOR LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN
A conversation among inspiring leaders who are changing climate change from a liability into an opportunity.
Multiple perspectives, one direction: learn initiatives that are forging a region more resilient, moving towards a net-zero emissions economy, and innovating in green finance.
Climate action is the opportunity for achieving sustainable development.

Global Business Forum LATAM (UAE) - Towards a Resilient Future
2022-03-23 - 2022-03-24 | DEC South Hall – Expo 2020 Dubai / Online, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
GBF Latin America will bring together public and private sector experts to explore the synergies between the UAE and Latin America and Caribbean which can help both to achieve the goal of a more resilient and digital economy.

REFORM: REFORM will explore how countries in Latin America and the Gulf region are transforming their economies post-Covid, looking at the key challenges they still face, the changes in priorities brought by the pandemic and the reforms that are needed to move economies forward. How can governments create more efficient cooperation frameworks with businesses and ensure that reforms help people from across society?
EMPOWER: EMPOWER will investigate how governments in Latin America and the Caribbean can champion the entrepreneur, support the SMEs that are the backbones of their economies and help all businesses adapt to the increasingly digital world. How can governments and business shape the vision of future economic growth, and how can Dubai’s digital expertise help support this transformation?
GROW: GROW will examine trade, foreign direct investment and regional integration as tools for growth. How governments and businesses in Latin America and the Caribbean– and their counterparts in the GCC – better collaborate for success?

DAY TWO Thursday 24th March
Boosting Growth by Combating Climate Change
As Latin America and the Caribbean countries feel the environmental effects of climate change- such as rising sea levels and stronger hurricanes in the Caribbean and longer dry seasons and shorter wet seasons in Latin America- they are also preparing for its impact on their economies. But the outlook is not all negative– the region could save $621bn by 2050 by decarbonising its energy and transport sectors and create 7.7m new jobs, according to the UN. Countries such as Paraguay, which has electricity generation produced by 100% renewable energy sources, are leading the way, as is the Gulf region, which is expected to more than double its renewables capacity within the next five years. Jamaica also has set a target for renewables to contribute 50% of electricity production by 2030. This session will investigate the opportunities for economic growth in both regions that can come from combating climate change with renewable energy, and how countries are financing renewable energy projects through use of instruments such as sustainable bonds.
Speakers Racquel Moses, Chief Executive Officer, Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator, Trinidad & Tobago

Be.Visionaries Forum
2022-03-22 - 2022-03-24 | Barbados, Barbados
A live Blue Economy Visionary Conference
A free 3 day paradigm shifting, hands on training experience worth thousands of dollars. Join us for an in-person & online event focused on capacity development in the Blue Economy for the CARICOM, hosted in Barbados by WIPO, UWI, Compete Caribbean/IDB, CARIPI, JPO and CCSA.
Come alongside 7 visionaries with active Blue Economy development ideas and help them refine their projects to experience what it takes to become funding ready.
For Blue Economy Visionaries who want to learn what it takes to move from an unclear business idea to funding ready.
For persons who resonate with the following statements:

Have an idea (project, initiative or business) that fits into the blue economy.
Need business development support.
Want to grow, but not sure how.
No effective network.
Care deeply about sustainability and the environment.
Have concerns about sustainability for future generations.
Leave with concrete steps you can take to get any Blue Economy project to the next level.

Apply for your spot here

Thinking beyond the Tides
2022-03-14 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Thinking beyond the Tides – LIVE Podcast

The International Technology Summit 2022
2022-03-09 - 2022-03-11
The goal of the Summit is to bring together leaders, regulators, and innovators from around the world to explore the latest breakthroughs in digital assets and blockchain technology.
Broadcast from beautiful Bermuda, the conference will bring together both virtual and in-person attendees to explore how the island’s regulations and sandbox environment are providing the perfect base of operations for blockchain-enabled companies. Special attention to how innovators are using these technologies to combat climate change and build a more sustainable future.
Our third and final day will feature a Startup Pitch Contest that will provide the opportunity for promising entrepreneurs to win conditional entry into the i3 Incubator along with other prizes. Startups can apply to participate by submitting the form hyperlinked here.

The Importance and Opportunities of the 30x30 Goal in the Caribbean
2022-03-09
Over a dozen Caribbean nations are a part of a global group of nations intent on protecting 30% of the world’s ocean and land resources by 2030. This 30×30 target provides the region with several opportunities to showcase Caribbean excellence in the fields of conservation, resilience, and sustainable development. Moderator: Karen McDonald Gayle, Acting CEO, Caribbean Biodiversity Fund Speakers: – Racquel Moses, CEO, Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator – Karolin Troubetzkoy, Executive Director, Anse Chastanet & Jade Mountain Resorts, Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany in Saint Lucia, and Board Member of the CCI – Dr. Didacus Jules, Director General of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States #30×30 #caribbean30x30
