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Not without her: A roadmap for gender equality and Caribbean prosperity

This publication compiles findings from a yearlong consultative effort, revealing that the challenges faced by women and girls are rooted in societal perceptions of their roles and restricted access to tools and resources. To overcome these barriers, a fundamental reshaping of social norms, alongside political and financial institutions, is imperative.

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Caribbean

Issue Brief Jun 28, 2024

Accelerating the energy transition in the Eastern Caribbean

Countries in the Eastern Caribbean are among the world’s most energy insecure nations. These countries grapple with high electricity costs that undercut economic competitiveness and growth, are heavily dependent on petroleum products, and are uniquely vulnerable to the effects of climate change.

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Caribbean

Report May 31, 2024

PACC 2030 objectives: The road to implementation

By Wazim Mowla, Charlene Aguilera

The Atlantic Council organized a PACC 2030 Working Group and worked closely with governments, the business community, and civil society organizations to support the implementation of PACC 2030’s objectives.
Caribbean Climate Change & Climate Action
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New Atlanticist Apr 29, 2024

Climate change doesn’t have to result in greater gender inequity in the Caribbean

By Wazim Mowla

Caribbean climate policy design and resource allocation must incorporate the voices and interests of the region’s women and girls.
Caribbean Civil Society

Our featured events

Past event Fri, May 31, 2024

Hurricane readiness: Building climate resilience in the Caribbean

A virtual discussion featuring stakeholders and partners of the Caribbean who issue a global call to action to build greater climate resilience as hurricane season begins, as well as a preview to new recommendations from the Caribbean Initiative’s upcoming PACC 2030 report.

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Past event Wed, November 15, 2023

Setting the PACC 2030 Agenda: Building climate resilient Caribbean economies

A discussion on how US, Caribbean, and multilateral stakeholders can work together to build climate resilience and clean energy projects in the Caribbean.

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Past event Wed, November 15, 2023

The Caribbean gender empowerment forum

Policymakers and experts discuss how government, civil society organizations, and the private sector can support gender empowerment in Guyana and the wider Caribbean.

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Our conversations

The Bahamian foreign minister on shaping US-Caribbean ties

Bahamian Minister of Foreign Affairs the Hon. Frederick A. Mitchell and Barbara Feinstein, deputy assistant secretary for Caribbean affairs and Haiti at the U.S. Department of State, discuss key climate and energy priorities for The Bahamas and Caribbean region in 2024.

Unlocking opportunities for the US-Suriname relationship

Surinamese ministers The Hon. Albert Ramdin, The Hon. David Abiamofo, and The Hon. Kenneth Amoksi, plus Managing Director of Staatsolie Maatschappij Suriname N.V Annand Jagesar address Suriname and the Caribbean’s trajectory amid global economic challenges.

Haiti today: What is the path forward for international community assistance?

Global Affairs Canada Assistant Deputy Minister of the Americas Glen Linder joins Associate Director and Fellow Wazim Mowla to address Haiti’s growing humanitarian crisis.

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Announcements

Jun 15, 2023

Atlantic Council wraps successful PACC 2030 Climate Resilient Clean Energy Summit

In partnership with RMI, the Caribbean Initiative at the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center convened top US officials, Caribbean leaders, US companies, civil society, and policy experts to forge solutions to the region’s clean energy challenges on the sidelines of Vice President Kamala Harris’ trip to The Bahamas WASHINGTON D.C. – June 15, 2023 – […]

Testimony

Sep 14, 2022

The Atlantic Council’s Wazim Mowla Provides Testimony at US House Financial Services Committee Hearing on Caribbean Financial Inclusion

By Wazim Mowla

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center Assistant Director Wazim Mowla testifies to the House Committee on Financial Services regarding financial inclusion in the Caribbean

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