Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator Unveils Groundbreaking Climate Smart Map at COP28

Photo and Excerpt from caribbeanaccelerator.org

The Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator (CCSA) marked a historic milestone today with the launch of their Climate Smart Map, an interactive platform with climate action data from over 26 countries, at the CARICOM Pavilion during the United Nations Climate Change Conference COP28 in Dubai.

Developed in collaboration with donors, Templeton World Charity Foundation and suppliers including PwC Trinidad and Tobago and Vizzuality, the Climate Smart Map is a comprehensive tool designed to empower decision-making for climate resilience and sustainability across the Caribbean. The interactive web-based map was demonstrated at the event titled “Empowering Climate Resilience and Sustainability Through Technology: Insights and Innovations.”

Racquel Moses, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Global Ambassador and CEO of the CCSA emphasised the significance of this groundbreaking initiative. “The launch of the Climate Smart Map propels us toward the realisation of our vision for the Caribbean as the world’s first Climate-Smart Zone. With this powerful tool, we are equipped with current data that empowers policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs, project developers, private sector leaders, NGOs, and all stakeholders to embark on a journey of impactful decision-making. The information at our fingertips enables us to judiciously allocate resources, ensuring they are deployed with precision, timing, and purpose across 26 nations. The Climate Smart Map emerges as a guiding force, steering us towards strategic climate action, both in terms of adaptation and mitigation. As we navigate this path, it becomes a beacon for directing climate finance, strategically channelling investments to areas where they yield maximum impact, truly making a transformative difference in the face of climate challenges. Together, we embark on a journey of innovation and resilience, paving the way for a brighter and sustainable future for the entire Caribbean region.