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Policy makers meet to discuss attainment of SDGs for the Caribbean

5 Abr 2016 | Noticias

Pursuit of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for Caribbean Small Island Developing States (SIDS) will be the main focus of discussion at a meeting in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, on Tuesday 05 April 2016. Policy makers, representatives from regional organizations, and civil society groups are expected to attend. Representatives will also consider ways to strengthen the TAC/RCM, as part of effort to re-invigorate the regional body to enable it to more effectively carry out its mandate. The RCM was established by the Caribbean Development and Cooperation …

Foro internacional de expertos: Sendas bajas en carbono para el desarrollo de ciudades sostenibles en América Latina y el Caribe

1 Jun - 01 Oct 2012, 05:00 - 15:00 | Evento (Reuniones y seminarios técnicos)

El objetivo del Foro de Expertos es lograr la instalación de capacidades en profesionales y tomadores de decisiones en materias de diseño de planes, estudios y proyectos para el desarrollo de ciudades. Se espera que los profesionales incorporen nuevos enfoques, criterios y herramientas de eco eficiencia para el desarrollo urbano bajo en carbono. El Foro de Expertos se realizará a través de la Plataforma Virtual de la CEPAL-ILPES, mediante el sistema e – learning, con dos Seminarios Internacionales presenciales que se realizarán …

Information and communication technologies for disaster risk management in the Caribbean

1 Feb 2014 | Publicación

This paper examines the role of information and communications technologies (ICTs) for disaster risk management (DRM) with a specific focus on the Caribbean. The study included the review of literature and case studies, as well the administration of a survey instrument that collected the feedback of 13 regional national DRM agencies. Analysis of the survey suggests that while subregional disaster management agencies have fairly good access to technology infrastructure and enjoy an information sharing culture, challenges exist with regard to the information governance frameworks as well as the …

Energy efficiency potential in Jamaica: challenges, opportunities and strategies for implementation

1 Abr 2011 | Publicación

The Barbados Programme of Action (BPoA) for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) identifies energy management as a critical issue in achieving sustainability. Like many of the small islands states, Jamaica is economically vulnerable to external factors such as fluctuations in energy prices, a consequence of an over dependence on imported oil. Securing supplies of affordable and reliable energy is an essential element of economic and social development. In Jamaica however, energy systems and energy use are inefficient and expensive and add to national economic vulnerability.Jamaica is endowed …

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