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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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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
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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:20260429T182946
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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
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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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SUMMARY:How do we scale up the energy transition in the Caribbean?
DESCRIPTION:How do we sustain the momentum for the energy transition in the Caribbean and where do we need to focus our attention? Racquel Moses\, UNFCCC Global Ambassador & Chief Executive Officer of the Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator\, is one of five leading market participants gathered to provide us with their takeaways\, where they believe the opportunities – and pitfalls – to lie\, and what action we need to take to scale up the transition region-wide. Register to join the webinar\, we want to hear from you – on regulation\, resilience\, financing\, grid planning\, efficiency\, mobility and more. Join us!
URL:https://www.caribbeanaccelerator.org/event/how-do-we-scale-up-the-energy-transition-in-the-caribbean/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230602
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SUMMARY:IRENA - Caribbean Cooperation for Fostering Energy Transition Investments and Finance
DESCRIPTION:IRENA – Caribbean Cooperation for Fostering Energy Transition Investments and Finance Investor Forum \nThe Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator CCSA and our partners the Caribbean Development Bank CDB\, the Government of Barbados via the Energy Division and IRENA\, through the SIDS Lighthouses Initiative\, are co-hosting an event that will seek close collaborations with the regional organizations and financial institutions that have the mandate to promote energy transition actions in the region. \nThe event\, takes the place of our 6th Investor Forum\, will provide an opportunity for the Leaders\, policymakers\, regulators\, power utilities\, private sector\, project developers and financing partners to address issues constraining the deployment of energy transition technologies driven by renewables\, and commence the brokerage process of deploying the appropriate investment for renewable energy projects in the Caribbean whilst building the momentum towards implementation. \nThe overall objective is to promote an investment environment conducive to energy transition investments and facilitate access to affordable finance towards the implementation of energy transition projects in the Caribbean SIDS. \nIt is important to close the gaps in access to finance\, but we can’t forget about closing the gaps in project preparation. At the Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator (CCSA)\, we understand this\, and that’s why we’re working to connect Project Preparation Facilities with projects to ensure they are investment-ready. If your facility assists in preparing projects\, we invite you to reach out to the CCSA. Together\, let’s make sure that no gaps are left behind. \nREGISTRATION
URL:https://www.caribbeanaccelerator.org/event/irena-caribbean-cooperation-for-fostering-energy-transition-investments-and-finance/
LOCATION:Hilton Resort\, Barbados\, Barbados
CATEGORIES:Forum
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