Preparation of UN National Communications on greenhouse gases and climate adaptation
Challenge
The Caribbean islands are particularly vulnerable to the uncertainties of climate impact. We provided project management skills and tools to support stakeholders develop their strategies for long-term asset protection.
Engain was instructed by the Government of Barbados to prepare its Second National Communications Report (SNC), for a United Nations funded research assignment. As a UNFCCC signatory to the Kyoto Protocol, Barbados is required to report Climate Change activities to the Conference of the Parties.
Achievements
- Cross-country and pan Caribbean stakeholder facilitation
- Geographical, climate and socio-economic studies
- Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory and assessment
- Long-range Energy Alternatives Planning (LEAP)
- Vulnerability, adaptation and mitigation assessments
- Training and capacity building
- Preparation of SNC and reporting to UNFCCC
- Biennial Update Reports (BURs)
Partners & Stakeholders
- Ministry of Environment & Drainage, Barbados
- United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
- Aether
- Caricom
- Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association
- Insurance Corporation of Barbados
- Barbados Water Authority
- Barbados Light & Power Company
- Economic Commission for Latin America & the Caribbean (ECLAC)
- University of the West Indies
