ArticleBarbados: Country of the Year
At the 2026 Climate Smart Summit, Barbados was recognised as Climate-Smart Country of the Year during the inaugural Climate Smart Awards for its regional leadership in advancing sustainable development.
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ArticleAt the 2026 Climate Smart Summit, Barbados was recognised as Climate-Smart Country of the Year during the inaugural Climate Smart Awards for its regional leadership in advancing sustainable development.
ArticleDuring a recent meeting with the Caribbean Development Bank and other partners, we were asked a powerful question: What interventions are we making to ensure the energy transition is more gender equitable?
Insight & CommentaryIn October 2024, leaders from 10 island nations and territories gathered in Honolulu, Hawaii, for the third cohort of the Blue Planet Alliance Fellowship Program.
Insight & CommentaryIn a bustling classroom in Anguilla, a group of eager students huddle around a futuristic farming system, marveling at the fresh leafy greens and herbs they’ve nurtured from tiny seeds.
NewsIn a landmark moment for the Caribbean region, the Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator (CCSA) proudly announces the recent feature updates to the Climate Smart Map—a dynamic tool.
ArticleThis publication summarizes the agricultural policy analyses conducted in nine Caribbean countries (Suriname, Guyana, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Belize, Barbados, The Bahamas, and Trinidad and Tobago) in the framework of the IDB’s Agrimonitor initiative.
ArticleWhile outcomes from Baku fell short of our aspirations, we remain optimistic as the New Collective Quantified Goal provides a vital baseline for accelerating Caribbean climate action.
Insight & CommentaryPicture this: a Caribbean that stands as a shining example of resilience, sustainability, and innovation. A place where communities not only bounce back from climate challenges but grow stronger with every step.
NewsSmart Accelerator (CCSA) is excited to announce our participation at COP29, where we will be on the ground advocating for the needs and priorities of the Caribbean region.
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Official press announcements, summit releases, and media advisories published by the Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator.
CCSA announces an 18-month regional drive to turn the partnerships, projects, and capital investment opportunities identified at the 2026 Climate Smart Summit into measurable results across 29 Caribbean territories.
On Tuesday September 17, local deep-tech startup Rum & Sargassum unveiled a prototype of their innovative renewable natural gas (RNG), produced from Sargassum seaweed, Blackbelly sheep manure, and rum distillery wastewater.
Minister of Planning, Agriculture, Housing and Infrastructure, Hon. Johany Ebanks and CCSA Director of Public Sector Projects Kiesha Farnum shake hands on signing the official coalition member documents.
It has been an eventful three days so far at COP28 for the global community and for our team here at the Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator (CCSA).
CCSA Finance Innovation Director Cheryl Senhouse engaging in a fireside chat with Director of Public Sector Projects Kiesha Farnum.
Join our upcoming climate summits, investor forums, policy roundtables, and technical capacity-building workshops held across the Caribbean basin and virtually.
The premier annual global climate convening driving international momentum, corporate climate action, and multi-stakeholder partnerships alongside the UN General Assembly.
High-level regional business showcase accelerating strategic capital flows, green economy transformation, technology adoption, and private sector investments across the Caribbean.
The premier annual gathering for the Caribbean energy transition, connecting regional governments, utilities, independent power producers, and clean technology developers.
Executive conference uniting Caribbean commercial financial institutions, central bank leadership, and international partners to advance sustainable finance and regional resilience.
The 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference uniting world leaders, multilateral institutions, and SIDS negotiators to advance global decarbonization and climate finance commitments.
Photos and visual highlights from past events
Curated photography collection from the Climate Smart Summit and Inaugural Awards Gala.







































































































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Commentary, executive thought leadership, and analytical op-eds authored by CCSA leaders, regional economists, and frontline environmental champions.
ArticleAt the 2026 Climate Smart Summit, Barbados was recognised as Climate-Smart Country of the Year during the inaugural Climate Smart Awards for its regional leadership in advancing sustainable development.
ArticleDuring a recent meeting with the Caribbean Development Bank and other partners, we were asked a powerful question: What interventions are we making to ensure the energy transition is more gender equitable?
Insight & CommentaryIn October 2024, leaders from 10 island nations and territories gathered in Honolulu, Hawaii, for the third cohort of the Blue Planet Alliance Fellowship Program.
Insight & CommentaryIn a bustling classroom in Anguilla, a group of eager students huddle around a futuristic farming system, marveling at the fresh leafy greens and herbs they’ve nurtured from tiny seeds.
ArticleThis publication summarizes the agricultural policy analyses conducted in nine Caribbean countries (Suriname, Guyana, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Belize, Barbados, The Bahamas, and Trinidad and Tobago) in the framework of the IDB’s Agrimonitor initiative.
ArticleWhile outcomes from Baku fell short of our aspirations, we remain optimistic as the New Collective Quantified Goal provides a vital baseline for accelerating Caribbean climate action.
Watch recorded webinars, #AskCCSA discussions, summit keynote addresses, and partner interviews exploring practical climate finance and resilience solutions across the Caribbean.

Official CCSA Post-COP29 press conference highlighting Caribbean regional outcomes, climate finance commitments, and next steps.

Exploring climate-smart agriculture techniques, food security initiatives, and local farming resilience in the Cayman Islands.

Interactive #AskCCSA session delving into regional waste management challenges, circular economy solutions, and community education.

Walkthrough of a Partanna carbon-negative concrete home in The Bahamas, demonstrating regenerative building materials in action.

Collaborative dialogue on catalyzing social entrepreneurship, regional partnerships, and systemic solutions for the SDGs.

Demonstrating the Climate-Smart Map platform, tracking project pipelines, baseline GIS indicators, and resilience investments.

High-level briefing following COP28 negotiations, analyzing key implications and actionable financing mechanisms for the Caribbean.

Urgent call for decisive, immediate 1.5°C climate action and rapid implementation of decarbonization and resilience plans.

Official global launch of the CCSA Climate-Smart Map at COP28, introducing a data-driven tool to connect projects with catalytic investors.

Strategic insights from Cheryl Senhouse outlining Caribbean financing roadmaps, blended capital vehicles, and investor mobilization.

Remarks by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of The Bahamas during the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), emphasizing Caribbean climate resilience and collective action.

Opening remarks by UNFCCC SIDS Ambassador and CCSA CEO Racquel Moses at the Latin America and Caribbean Climate Week (LACCW) 2023 Cities and Regions Dialogue.
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