The UWI Resilience Network
The UWI has developed a robust history of research and world-class expertise in critical subject areas that contribute to the sustainable and resilient development of our Caribbean. Together these entities form a UWI ecosystem that contributes the research and knowledge necessary for a Caribbean Climate resilient zone.
UWI Entities
UWI Regional Headquarters
Institute for Sustainable Development
Institute of International Relations
Cave Hill Campus
Centre for Resource Management and Environmental Studies (CERMES)
Renewable Energy Development Lab
Mona Campus
Caribbean Climate Modelling Consortium (CCMC)
Caribbean Disaster Information Network
Centre for Renewable Energy
Alternate Energy Research Group
Department of Geography and Geology
Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre (GTRCMC)
International Centre for Environmental and Nuclear Sciences (ICENS)
Mona Geoinformatics Institute (MGI)
Mona Office for Research and Innovation
Mona School of Business and Management
Sir Arthur Lewis Institute of Social and Economic Studies (SALISES)
Networks, clusters and consortia
LIFE ADAPT’ISLAND Project
Since July 2019, the Grand Port Maritime of Guadeloupe (GPMG) has been awarded a European LIFE funding (4,726,970€), therefore reinforcing its commitment towards environmental management.
The main scientific challenge of the LIFE ADAPT'ISLAND project is to develop nature-based solutions in order to adapt the Guadeloupean territory to current and future effects induced by climate change.
The UWI's role
Scientific Steering Committee
Members
James Cook University, Australia
National Forest Office, Martinique
The University of La Rochelle, France
The University of Trinidad and Tobago
University of “Bretagne Occidentale”, France
Adaptation Without Borders Initiative
The Adaptation Without Borders Initiative (AWBI) is a global partnership that draws attention to the transboundary and systemic nature of climate risk. The Initiative makes the case that building global resilience to climate change requires action and coordination on a truly global scale, in ways that account for such cascading risks.
Website: https://adaptationwithoutborders.org/
The UWI's role
Regional Partner
Core Members
Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
The Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI)
Institute for Sustainable Development and International Relations (IDDRI)
United Nations University Climate Risk Insurance Initiative
The UWI established a cooperation agreement with the University of the South Pacific (USP) and the United Nations Pacific Financial Inclusion Programme (PFIP) focused on Climate Risk Insurance (CRI) and Adaptation in the Caribbean. The collaboration is to facilitate inter-regional, South-South learning and research. The signatories will work together so as to explore the socioeconomic and regulatory needs and demands for disaster risk finance.
The UWI's role
Regional Partner
Core Members
United Nations University (UNU)
University of the South Pacific (USP)
United Nations Pacific Financial Inclusion Programme (PFIP)
IAU Global Cluster on Higher Education and Research for Sustainable Development
UWI Leading SDG 13
Global University Consortium in SDG 13
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ACU Commonwealth Climate Resilience Network
Established in partnership with Fiji National University (FNU), the University of the South Pacific (USP) and The University of the West Indies (UWI), the network links universities directly affected by climate change with those that have expertise in building resilience
CCREEE Thematic Hubs
Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (5Cs) - Thematic Hub for Bio-energy technology
CARICOM Regional Organisation for Standards and Quality (CROSQ) - Thematic Hub for Quality Infrastructure
Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) - Thematic Hub for Hydro technology
Organization of Eastern Caribbean States Commission (OECS) - Thematic Hub for Geothermal technology
The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill - Thematic Hub for Solar Thermal technology
The University of the West Indies, Mona - Thematic Hub for Solar Photovoltaic (PV) technology
The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine - Thematic Hub for Electric-mobility
Wigton Windfarm Limited (WWFL) - Thematic Hub for Wind Technology
