sustainable energy
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CARICOM Accelerates Electric Mobility Push Through Regional Strategy and High-Impact Webinars
As part of its sustainable energy drive, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is accelerating efforts to advance electric mobility across the Region, increasing awareness, guidance, and uptake of electric vehicles (EVs). CARICOM is pressing ahead with EV adoption, with some Member States already demonstrating strong progress. To address growing interest and information gaps around EV benefits, costs, maintenance, utility, and end-of-life…
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CARICOM joins observance of International Day of Clean Energy
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) joins the global observance of International Day of Clean Energy, a moment to celebrate the Region’s progress in clean, sustainable energy and to reaffirm our commitment to expanding renewable energy solutions. Together, let’s continue building the foundation for a brighter, greener, and more resilient future. #cleanenergy #renewableenergy #sustainableenergy
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CARICOM and Germany formalise intention to cooperate on sustainable development issues
(Caribbean Community Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – CARICOM’s efforts to tackle critical sustainable development challenges have gained support through cooperation with the Federal Republic of Germany. On 1 July 2025, CARICOM Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett and Germany’s Ambassador to CARICOM, His Excellency Dr. Christophe Eick, signed and exchanged diplomatic notes formalising cooperation in six areas including the circular economy,…
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CDF commits US$15M to financing CARICOM’s First Geothermal Power Plant
The CARICOM Development Fund (CDF) and Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) have today signed financing agreements with the Dominica Geothermal Power Company (2023) limited (DGPC) – a locally registered entity owned by ORMAT Technologies – for the development of the first geothermal power plant in a CARICOM Member State. This critical investment marks a significant step toward advancing Dominica’s climate goals…
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Flagship clean energy dialogue to be held in Grenada
The Ninth Caribbean Sustainable Energy Forum (CSEF IX) will be held in Grenada, 28-30 October 2025. CSEF is the biennial flagship regional platform for high-level clean energy dialogue. This year, it is being organised by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat and the Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CCREEE) in collaboration with the Government of Grenada. The sessions…
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Nominations still open for CARICOM Energy Awards
Nominations are still open for the CARICOM Sustainable Energy Youth Award (SEYA) and the CARICOM Women in Sustainable Energy Award (WISE). SEYA is being offered for the first time and targets persons between the ages of 16 and 35 years, while the WISE award has been offered twice before. The awards seek to recognise the important roles of women and youth in the energy…
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CARICOM observes International Day of Clean Energy 2025
The Region’s dedication to sustainable development and a cleaner, greener future is evident through many clean and renewable energy initiatives being undertaken across CARICOM Member States and through the work of the Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CCREEE), a Community Institution. There is a concerted effort towards a unified approach to the sustainable energy transition through the CARICOM…
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Message from the CARICOM Secretary-General | CARICOM Energy Month – November 2024 | “Invest in Sustainable Energy: Accelerate Transition”
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member States are actively embracing available alternative energy opportunities, and the CARICOM Energy Policy’s “collective regional approach” facilitates sharing of information and experiences which allows countries to benefit from synergies, while promoting national initiatives. CARICOM Energy Month, which has now replaced CARICOM Energy Week, is recognised in November each year and aims to raise public awareness about…
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Caribbean Women Awarded for Outstanding Contributions to Energy, Climate Resilience
Five women, who have made outstanding contributions to energy and climate resilience in the Caribbean, on Friday received the CARICOM Women in Sustainable Energy (W.I.S.E) Awards at the 16th Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum (CREF) held in Miami, Florida. The Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CCREEE), the CARICOM Secretariat and the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) partnered to make the…
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Suriname, CARICOM Development Fund sign Agreements for Sustainable Energy Development
The Republic of Suriname and the CARICOM Development Fund (CDF) signed two important financing agreements in Washington DC in the margins of the World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings. The agreements strengthen efforts to improve energy access and living standards in the interior of Suriname. Loan Agreement for Sustainable Electricity Supply In a press release, the CDF said the first Agreement is…
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