Community Resilience Seminar

As climaScarborough, Tobago – As climate change continues to significantly impact Trinidad and Tobago and the wider Caribbean, the urgent need to build resilience within communities is being actively addressed. The nature of this resilience and effective methods for the unique parameters of the Caribbean region were thoroughly explored through a recent Community Resilience Seminar.

This pivotal seminar was hosted by Natural Infrastructure for Caribbean Resilience (NICaR). The initiative is generously funded by the United States Forest Service (USFS) and forms a key part of the Biden/Harris administration’s commitment to PACC 2030 – the U.S.-Caribbean Partnership to Address the Climate Crisis 2030.

The seminar brought together experts and stakeholders to delve into what effective climate resilience looks like in a Caribbean context. Discussions focused on identifying and implementing methods sure to work within the region’s specific environmental and social parameters, aiming to enhance communities’ ability to adapt to and recover from climate impacts.

Kandace Jackson has more on this important seminar and its implications for building a more resilient future for Tobago and the Caribbean.