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Closing the Gap: Climate Finance in the Caribbean
November 18, 2022
By: Republic Bank As efforts to mitigate and adapt to climate change gather momentum across the globe, so too does the need for nations to do more. This has become more apparent in light of the tremendous shortfall in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and achieving the 1.5 degree Celsius goal agreed upon in the 2015 […]
Renewable Energy As An Opportunity For Caribbean Resilience Building
November 18, 2022
By: Racquel Moses, CEO, Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator The Caribbean is being affected by two external shocks that are highlighting some of the largest gaps within the region’s infrastructure. Climate change, which is leading to more frequent and severe weather events, has already shaped a lot of policy in the region in terms of resilience-building. As […]
H2LAC 2022 Industry Award Winners Announced!
October 6, 2022
THE BEST IN LATIN AMERICAN AND CARIBBEAN GREEN HYDROGEN REVEALED AT HYDROGEN CONGRESS FOR LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN! New Energy Events, hosts of the Hydrogen Congress for Latin America and the Caribbean (H2LAC), the largest annual gathering of the regional Hydrogen market, announced today the five winners of its inaugural H2LAC Industry Awards. The […]
Developing Caribbean Renewable Energy Opportunities To Maximize Local Solutions
September 22, 2022
By: Racquel Moses, CEO, Caribbean Climate Smart Accelerator The Caribbean is responsible for a negligible share of global carbon emissions, yet finds itself at the forefront of climate change impacts. Adapting to these challenges means reducing the amount of carbon emissions emitted within the region and creating a sustainable economic model that values our environment […]

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Guyana signs historic agreement to sell US$750 million worth of carbon credits to the Hess Corporation
December 8, 2022
Guyana has signed a multi-year deal with the Hess Corporation to sell the US energy major high-quality carbon credits for US$750 million. A significant portion of the money from the deal will flow to indigenous communities. Source: Guyana Times
Brazil’s Pecem Industry and Port Complex signs contracts to build a green hydrogen and ammonia plant
December 8, 2022
Brazil’s Pecem Industry and Port Complex, and Brazilian developers Casa dos Ventos Energias Renovaveis and Comerc Eficiencia, will begin construction on a green hydrogen and ammonia plant with up to 2.4 GW of electrolysis capacity. Source: EnergyNews.biz
Equinox will start construction on its 531 MW solar project in Brazil
December 8, 2022
Equinox will begin construction on its 531 MW Mendubim solar project in Brazil. The project’s total investment cost is US$430 million. Source: Renews.Biz
Jamaica’s Ministry of Education will implement solar energy projects in 30 institutions beginning in 2023
December 8, 2022
The Ministry of Education in Jamaica will implement pilot solar energy projects in 30 institutions to promote solar energy usage in schools. The projects will begin in 2023. Source: Caribbean National Weekly
The IFC has granted a green loan of US$25 million to the Inter-American Finance Bank of Peru
December 8, 2022
The IFC has granted US$25 million to the Inter-American Finance Bank of Peru for green construction, energy efficiency and climate-smart agribusiness projects. Source: PV Magazine LATAM

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