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World Bank provides funds for agriculture resiliency in Haiti, flood risk management in Guyana
December 10, 2020
The World Bank has approved more than US$33 million for two Caribbean Community (Caricom) countries to further develop the agricultural sector and flood risk management. Source
Over $1.2 million announced for restoration of coral reefs in U.S. and Caribbean waters
December 8, 2020
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) announced $1.2 million in grants to support community-based efforts to improve the health and resilience of coral reefs in Florida, Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa, and the Caribbean. The grants will leverage nearly $1.3 million in matching contributions to generate a total conservation impact of more than $2.5 million. […]
Barbuda will have a climate-resilient and green supply of energy thanks to international partnership
September 23, 2019
A partnership between the UAE-Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund, the Caricom Development Fund, the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the Government of Antigua and Barbuda will build a resilient renewable energy system on Barbuda, where electrical infrastructure was destroyed by Hurricane Irma in 2017. Over USD 10 million dollars will be provided […]
Cuba and EU sign Memorandum of Intent
April 23, 2019
A memorandum of intent between the Cuba and EU was signed approving the financing of cooperation projects worth €61. 5 million. The aims of this agreement is to strengthen the cooperation in various areas, including adaptation to climate change, renewable energy and food security. These projects will be fulfilled through the support for the modernisation […]
Barbados to develop climate risk management plan
December 6, 2018
Barbados officials have announced the development of an Integrated Climate Risk Management Roadmap for its renewable energy sector. The project aims to work towards the island’s 2030 targets for renewable energy, by supporting investments and deployment in the Renewable Energy Sector, and ensuring resilience in every step of energy production and distribution networks. This is […]
RMI and Bermuda sign MOU for energy transformation project
November 16, 2018
The Rocky Mountain Institute, an independent and world-leading energy advisor, and the Government of Bermuda have signed an agreement for two proposals which will launch the Energy Transition Project in Bermuda. The initiative aims to modernise the transportation and energy sectors on the island, providing cleaner alternatives and reducing costs for citizens. The first arm […]
CDB announces USD 106m programme for Bahamas, funding opportunities for individual clean energy projects
October 29, 2018
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has announced it would provide USD 106.5 million to the Bahamas as part of a programme to achieve its medium-term development objectives. Dr. Justin Ram, Director of Economics at the CDB, announced the areas of focus, considered “critical to inclusive growth”, will be “provision of quality climate resilient infrastructure, energy […]
European Commission approves €40 million for Caribbean sustainable energy
September 26, 2018
The European Commission has just approved the budget for the 11th European Development Fund (EDF) Caribbean Regional Programme. The programme will focus on sustainable energy, marine biodiversity, and enhancing resilience to extreme recurrent natural events. This funding aims to promote environmentally sustainable economic development in the region and build a more unified resilient Caribbean. The […]
For Puerto Rico, how many stakeholders are too many? Former energy regulator considers island’s recovery and future
September 13, 2018
Jóse Román Morales, former Chairman of Puerto Rico’s Energy Commission, sat down with New Energy Events recently and shared his views on the resilience of the newly reconstructed grid, impediments to investment, and the independence of the new Energy Bureau. Do you believe that Puerto Rico’s reconstructed grid is better able to withstand and recover […]