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Science and technology related activities in the Caribbean small island developing States (SIDS): A desk report

13 Dec 2024 - 09:00 | Project/Programme

Introduction Science, technology, and innovation (STI), including information and communication technologies, are fundamental drivers of sustainable development across each and all economic, social, and environmental sectors. To capitalise on rapid technological advancements and effectively address critical development challenges Caribbean Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are prioritizing the strengthening their STI capacities and mechanisms at national and subregional levels. This strategic investment and policy driven directive in STI is essential to fostering economic growth and opport…

INSTITUTIONS AND OTHER AGENCIES HAVING SCIENCE and TECHNOLOGY-RELATED ACTIVITIES IN THE CARIBBEAN SMALL ISLAND DEVELOPING STATES (SIDS): A DESK-BASED REPORT

23 Nov 2023, 09:00 - 15 Dec 2024, 09:00 | Project/Programme

The outcome documents from the preparatory meetings for the Fourth International Conference on SIDS recognised the purpose of STI in implementing the SIDS sustainable development agendas. These are listed in Box 1 following. Box 1: SIDS Sustainable Development Priorities positioning STI as requirements in implementation and based on the outcome document in preparation for the 4th International Conference on SIDS Ocean Management Line 25. We recognize that an integrated marine ecosystem approach to ocean-related activities is critical to optimize opportunities. …

GET.transform

18 Jan 2023 - 09:00 | Project/Programme

As an internationally recognised hub of expertise, the European programme delivers on key areas of the energy transition: energy planning, on- and off-grid regulation and markets, and renewable energy grid integration. Deriving global best practices and adapting standardised tools to local needs, GET.transform enables partner countries and regions to develop conducive framework conditions for large-scale clean energy deployment. GET.transform is part of the European multi-donor platform Global Energy Transformation Programme (GET.pro), and supported by the European Union, Germany, Sweden, the …

Energy Big Push (Grande Impulso Energia) Brasil

28 Jan - 30 Apr 2020, 09:00 - 08:00 | Project/Programme

O projeto Energy Big Push (ou Grande Impulso Energia) visa apoiar a promoção de mais e melhores investimentos públicos e privados em energias sustentáveis, com ênfase em inovação, contribuindo para um grande impulso energético no Brasil. O projeto é executado em parceria com o Centro de Gestão e Estudos Estratégicos (CGEE) e conta com contribuições de diversos órgãos ligados aos temas de energia e inovação, que são: Empresa de Pesquisa Energética (EPE), Ministério de Minas e Energia (MME), Ministério de Relações Exteriores (MRE), Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia, Inovação e Comunicações (MCTI…

Fortalecimiento de capacidades para la incorporación de la reducción del riesgo de desastres y la adaptación sostenible e incluyente al cambio climático en la inversión pública en los países miembros del COSEFIN/SICA

1 Jan 2020, 09:00 - 31 Dec 2022, 09:00 | Project/Programme

Justification: Climate change is magnifying the socioeconomic vulnerabilities of the region and has increasingly affected the economic evolution of productive activities such as agriculture, hydroelectric generation, the well-being and health of its inhabitants and ecosystems, generating fiscal contingencies that, when they materialize They have put pressure on the weak public finances of developing countries, particularly countries like the SICA region, one of the most exposed and vulnerable to the adverse effects of natural hazards and climate change. Public investment is an instrument of s…

Sustainable energy in the Caribbean: Reducing the carbon footprint in the Caribbean through the promotion of energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy technologies

1 Jul 2014, 08:00 - 30 Jun 2016, 08:00 | Project/Programme

Resultados By the end of the project, national governments shall have new and/or innovative mechanisms for financing projects in energy efficiency and renewable energy and will be able to design and finance mechanisms to reduce carbon emissions. In this regard, it is expected that Caribbean countries will have increased capacity to utilize new concepts, strategies and mechanisms for the formulation of projects in energy efficiency and renewable energy. It is also foreseen that context-related, Caribbean mechanisms for promotion of energy efficiency will be strengthened throughout the region. F…

EUROCLIMA

1 Jan 2014, 09:00 - 31 Dec 2016, 09:00 | Project/Programme

Estrategia de implementación La CEPAL es el organismo responsable del componente de fortalecimiento del conocimiento y de las capacidades institucionales en los aspectos socioeconómicos del cambio climático del Programa EUROCLIMA. En ese contexto, se contempla el desarrollo de diversas actividades enfocadas a la transferencia de información y conocimientos que consideran la generación de información sobre los impactos socioeconómicos de este fenómeno y sobre las alternativas de políticas públicas para hacerles frente. Bajo esta misma línea se plantea establecer una Red Sobre Cambio Climático (…

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