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Destination Barbados Changemaker Stories

Destination Barbados, the up-and-coming sustainable destination, is a favorite among US travelers for its white sandy beaches and deep-rooted culture. Recently awarded Green Destination of the Year by Green Destinations at ITB in Berlin, we''re taking a closer look at this destination paradise. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Mia ...

IDB | Barbados to Promote Environmental Sustainability with …

Barbados will promote environmental sustainability and economic development with a US$100 million guarantee approved by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) that …

Barbados Environmental Sustainability Fund Inc. (BESF) | LinkedIn

The Barbados Environmental Sustainability Fund Inc. (BESF) is a conservation trust fund established under the Conservation Funding Agreement between the Government of Barbados and The Nature Conservancy (TNC).

5 Ways Barbados Excels at Sustainability

Barbados has adopted sustainability in five ways to preserve its environment for future generations. 1. Solar Power. Consumers in Barbados have saved money with solar technology since the 1970s ...

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Highly commended, sustainability-linked bond of ...

Highly commended, sustainability-linked bond of the year: Blue Bond for Ocean Conservation for Barbados. The debt-for-nature conversion underpinning the $73 million Barbados marine conservation sustainability-linked bond is expected to save the island $50 million over the next 15 years in a deal structured by Credit Suisse.

BARBADOS BLUE BONDS FOR OCEAN CONSERVATION

Barbados Environmental Sustainability Fund TNC has supported the establishment of BESF as an independent conservation fund in Barbados that will receive, manage, and disburse the conservation funding generated through the debt conversion (and potential future funding sources). BESF will evaluate and disburse grants

Funding a Sustainable Future in Barbados with Blue Bonds

Putting environmental sustainability at the center of finance reform. The concept behind the Barbados Blue Bonds for Ocean Conservation is a debt-for-nature swap, an idea first tested in the 1980s: A country can negotiate an exchange of high-interest loans for lower-interest ones, essentially like refinancing a home.

Sustainable Energy Framework of Barbados (SEFB)

4 · The general objective of this project is to promote renewable energy (RE) and energy efficiency (EE) in Barbados, thus (i) reducing the country''s dependency on imported fossil fuels, (ii) enhancing security and stability in energy supply, and (iii) improving overall environmental sustainability in the country. The Ministry is currently on the ...

Small solutions, big impacts: 5 community-based projects tackling ...

SGP grants are made directly to community-based organizations and non-governmental organizations in recognition of the key role they play as a resource and constituency for environment and development concerns. The maximum grant amount per project is $50,000 but averages around $25,000.

Barbados Environmental Conservation Trust

The Barbados Environment Conservation Trust is a Registered Charity established in 2019. Our vision is that through supporting local initiatives …

The Ministry | Biodiversity Barbados

Engendering environmental stewardship in Barbados. Sanitation Services. To achieve sustainability throughout the Authority''s integrated solid waste management programme; To maintain the Authority''s fleet of refuse collection vehicles and equipment, while promoting the safety of driver operators, loaders and the protection of the public

Environmental Initiatives | Barbados Info

The Barbados Government is also attempting to plant 1,000,000 trees island-wide in 2020. ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES CORALL Reef Restoration Alliance The aim of the Coral Reef Restoration Alliance (CORALL) is to restore and conserve the coral reefs of Barbados. They have established fragment nurseries of brain and elkhorn corals along the west ...

Sustainability Partnership Program

We''re proud to support and participate in Accor''s environmental and social sustainability program. We challenge everyone – guests, hotel colleagues, partners, and property developers – to take measurable actions to minimize our hotel''s impact on our planet. ... BARBADOS 1 888 495 4171 BERMUDA 1 888 495 4173 BRAZIL 0800 892 4084 CHINA ...

GOV.BB

Environmental Protection Department To protect and improve Barbados'' quality of life and its natural and built environment, through the promotion of sustainable practices, education, partnerships and the enforcement of legislation. ... L.V. Harcourt Lewis Building Dalkeith St. Michael Barbados, W.I. PBX: (246) 535-4600 Director: 535-4601 Deputy ...

IMF Country Report No. 23/241 BARBADOS

BARBADOS . 2. INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND . of roads and fully operationaliz ed the Barbados Environmental and Sustainability Fund (BESF) to support marine conservation. In addition, the Parliament approved a new water re-use policy. The authorities also advanced important measures to incorporate climate

Barbados Environmental Conservation Trust

The Barbados Environmental Conservation Trust (BECT) has been set up to enable and support local environmental activities aimed at the preservation and restoration of Barbados'' natural assets.

Progress with environmental sustainability in Barbados in 50 …

This report examines progress with environmental sustainability in Barbados after 50 years as an independent country. This is a big topic, with implications for virtually every …

KPMG Barbados Celebrates 50th Anniversary ...

KPMG in Barbados celebrated its 50th anniversary with a cocktail event that brought together esteemed leaders in both the public and private sectors at The Country Club, Sandy Lane recently. ... "KPMG''s environmental sustainability project extends beyond tree planting. The firm is actively working to reduce its own carbon footprint by ...

Sustaining the race: a review of literature pertaining to the ...

It reviews the literature that positions motorsport in a global environmental context and explores the often used but rarely defined concept of sustainability. The author suggests that while motorsport is a significant sporting activity for economic and social reasons, there are considerable doubts as to whether it is currently managed and ...

IDB | Program to Support Environmental and Economic Development in Barbados

The General Development Objective (GDO) of the program is to strengthen environmental sustainability in Barbados, The Specific Development Objectives (SDO) are: (i) strengthening the institutional framework to support sustainable finance and adequate natural resource management; and (ii) improving debt management capacity with a focus …

ANNUAL REPORT

The Barbados Environment Conservation Trust is a Registered Charity established in 2019. Our vision is that through supporting local initiatives aimed at environmental sustainability, Barbados will attain its targets in national development. Barbados has had a long history of government support and local civil society activism towards environmental

Barbados National Sustainable Development Policy.

The goal is the pursuit of Sustainable Development by all sectors, groups and individuals in Barbados. The aim of the policy is to sensitize all persons about the need to make wise …

FP060: Water Sector Resilience Nexus for …

Creating sustainable, resilient water supply for Barbados by implementing renewable energy solutions, increasing water capacity through rainwater harvesting and water storage, supporting adaptation …

Barbados will promote environmental sustainability with …

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) will grant a guarantee for 100 million dollars to Barbados with the objective of promoting environmental sustainability and economic development. The guarantee, with a maximum term of 20 years, will allow the country to create a long-term instrument to finance measures related to sustainability and marine …

United Nations in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean

Bridgetown, Barbados – May 23rd, ... They remind us that environmental sustainability is key to achieving sustainable development dividuals, organizations and government entities may be nominated under the …

Barbados Environmental Conservation Trust | LinkedIn

The Barbados Environment Conservation Trust is a Registered Charity established in 2019. Our vision is that through supporting local initiatives aimed at environmental …

FP060: Water Sector Resilience Nexus for Sustainability in Barbados ...

Barbados launches first Caribbean climate resilience project. 13 May 2019 / A launch event at the Bowmanston water pumping station has marked the start of the Water Sector Resilience Nexus for Sustainability in Barbados (WSRN S-Barbados) project, the first GCF-funded project in the Caribbean to move to implementation.

Barbados to promote environmental sustainability

Barbados will promote environmental sustainability and economic development with a U.S. $100 million guarantee approved by the Inter-American …

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Integrated Sustainability is a pioneer of ESG-ready (Environmental, Social, and Governance) water, waste, and energy infrastructure. Framed from an advisory background, Integrated Sustainability employs world-leading multi-disciplinary experts across four office locations in Calgary, Vancouver, Houston, and Barbados.

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