Trinidad

The Ministry of Planning and Development (MPD) hosted a Stakeholder Consultation in preparation for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Twenty-Seventh Conference of the Parties (COP 27) on 26th October 2022. This consultation aimed to provide a forum for obtaining the perspectives of valued stakeholder groups on issues to be addressed at COP 27. One executive member and one general member represented CYENTT at this consultation.

IAMovement and The National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited hosted the Inaugural Event Caribbean Green Infrastructure Conference 2022 on 25th & 26th October 2022.The conference was centered around two key thematic areas: (i) Green Infrastructure and (ii) Green Finance. Discussions centered around nature-based solutions, the role of carbon finance in driving green infrastructure and carbon sequestration solutions in the Caribbean. One executive member and one general member attended.

The forum was hosted by Kairi Initiatives on 8th October 2022 to provide a mindful and safe space for open sharing of thoughts, questions and ideas on climate adaptation and justice, and what the climate crisis means for Trinidad and Tobago. One executive member and two general members participated in the forum.

This workshop was hosted by Wageningen University & Research (WUR) and Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI) on 7th October 2022.It aimed to design a feasible and realistic programme which WUR and CARDI, in collaboration with local partners, can deliver and achieve real impact and make steps towards the required transformation to resilient and nature inclusive food systems on SIDS.

One executive member attended both consultations hosted by the Environmental Management Authority (EMA) and the Ministry of Planning and Development (MPD) on 4th & 5th October,2022. To Design and Develop Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) Progress Indicators and Accompanying Process Documents. To Design and Develop Adaptation Indicators and Accompanying Process Documents for Reporting and Tracking.

This workshop was hosted by the Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Network Trinidad & Tobago (BES-Net TT). It aimed to equip persons with relevant knowledge and skills in key aspects of insect pollinator sampling that will build local capacity for identification and conservation of pollinator species in Trinidad and Tobago. One executive member and one general member attended.

This event was hosted by The Trinidad & Tobago Solid Waste Management Company Limited (SWMCOL) on 28th September 2022. It aimed to facilitate stakeholder discussions to encourage and sustain innovation in the Waste Management Sector, required for transitioning from landfilling to resource maximization.Two executive members attended, and one member co-presented on the topic ‘Steelpan as an Eco-innovation’ with SWMCOL.

The Caribbean Region’s second Agri Investment Forum and Expo was held at Queens Park Savannah, Trinidad and Tobago, from Friday 19th – Sunday 21st August 2022, under the theme ‘Transforming Agriculture through Innovation and Investment.The Agri-Investment Expo was a village style exhibition that featured more than 300 exhibitors from across the Agriculture Sector with a widely educational, interactive and engaging display of products, attractions and technological advancements. One executive member attended the Expo on Sunday 21st August 2022.

This event was funded by Massy Wood, with coordination assistance from Advisors Next Door, the Sustainability Institute of Trinidad and Tobago and the International Coastal Clean-up Trinidad and Tobago (ICCTT). A total of 550 pounds of trash was collected in this exercise.