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SUMMARY:CCREEE Team at COP31 | Accelerating the Caribbean Energy Transition
DESCRIPTION:The Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency has a delegation attending the 31st Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)\, in  Antalya\, Türkiye. The team headed by Executive Director Dr Mohammad Rafik M.S. Nagdee comprises Kiesha Farnum\, Head of Partnerships and Programmes; Vekash Khan\, Technical Chief of Staff; and Lisa-Ann Fraser\, Head of Operations. \nBetween November 9 and November 17\, when the team will be present\, CCREEE will host and chair discussion events on critical and timely topics relevant to Caribbean SIDS\, and convene high-level personnel as well as a plethora of agencies who can advance and support the energy transition which is desperately needed in the region. \nEvents\n \nAll events at the CARICOM Pavilion\, COP31\, Antalya\, Türkiye unless otherwise indicated. \n \nMonday\, November  9\, 2026  |  2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m. TRT  |  7:30 a.m.–8:30 a.m. AST \nInclusion as an Implementation Driver and Economic Enabler – Driving a Just Energy Transition through Gender\, Youth and Inclusive Leadership \nSession overview: Explore how gender equality and youth inclusion can accelerate a just and inclusive Caribbean energy transition. The session will spotlight programmes like WIRE\, innovative financing and measurable strategies to empower women and youth\, unlock opportunities and embed inclusion in climate action. \nModerator: Kiesha Farnum\, Head of Partnerships and Programmes\, CCREEE \nPanellists: Maria van Veldhuizen\, Project Manager\, Global Women’s Network for the Energy Transition; Ms. Aysel Yagubova\, Executive Director\, Economic Cooperation Organization Clean Energy Center; Mrs. Onika Benn\, NDC In-Country Facilitator\, NDC Partnership\, Department of Sustainable Development\, Saint Lucia; Avishek Malla\, Intervention Manager – Renewable Energy\, International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD); Jazz Pitcairn\, Film and Television Writer and Producer\, Cayman Islands. \nLocation: CARICOM Pavilion\, COP31\, Antalya\, Türkiye \n  \nTuesday\, November 10\, 2026  |  10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. TRT  |  3:00 a.m.–4:00 a.m. AST (Cancelled due to Unforeseen Circumstances) \n \nFrom Commitments to Capital – Partnering with Multilateral Development Banks to Deliver the Energy Transition \nSession overview: Explore how regional cooperation\, resilient infrastructure and innovative financing can strengthen Caribbean energy security. The session will spotlight the partnerships\, policies and investments needed to accelerate disaster recovery\, unlock bankable projects and deliver a more resilient\, inclusive energy future. \nModerator: Dr. Mohammad Rafik M.S. Nagdee\, Executive Director\, CCREEE \nPanellists: Tatiana C. Alves\, Chief of the Climate Change Solutions Division\, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB); Rodinald Soomer\, Chief Executive Officer\, CARICOM Development Fund (CDF); Daniel Best\, President\, Caribbean Development Bank (CDB); Gloria Alvarenga\, Director of Energy Integration\, Access and Security\, OLACDE. \nLocation: CARICOM Pavilion\, COP31\, Antalya\, Türkiye \n  \nTuesday\, November 10\, 2026  |  4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m. TRT  |  9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m. AST \n \nCharging the Transition – Scaling Electric Mobility Ecosystems for NDC Delivery in SIDS \nSession overview: Explore how small island developing States (SIDS) can accelerate electric mobility through strategic investments\, enabling policies and regional cooperation. The session will spotlight the role of utilities\, innovative financing and scalable solutions to reduce costs\, unlock markets and drive electric vehicle adoption across the Caribbean. \nModerator: Vekash Khan\, Technical Chief of Staff\, CCREEE \nPanellists: Francois Rogers\, Executive Director\, Blue Planet Alliance; Robert-Jan Moons\, Executive Director\, Blue Planet Alliance; Lisa-Ann Fraser\, Head of Operations\, CCREEE; Adam Ó Ceallaigh\, Climate Youth Delegate\, Government of Ireland; Frances Fuller\, Head of Programme Strategies\, Climate Analytics; and Leslie Smith\, Director\, Renewable Energy Division and National Ozone Officer\, Ministry of Climate Resilience\, the Environment and Renewable Energy\, Grenada. \nLocation: CARICOM Pavilion\, COP31\, Antalya\, Türkiye \n  \nWednesday\,  November 11\, 2026  |  2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m. TRT  |  7:30 a.m.–8:30 a.m. AST \nTransforming Public Infrastructure – Energy Efficient Retrofits and Distributed Renewables in Building \n \nSession overview: Explore how the Caribbean can scale energy-efficient buildings and distributed renewables through stronger standards\, innovative financing and regional cooperation. The session will spotlight practical solutions to accelerate retrofits\, strengthen climate resilience and deliver sustained energy savings across the region. \nModerator: Lisa-Ann Fraser\, Head of Operations\, CCREEE \nPanellists: Demetrios Papathanasiou\, Global Energy Director\, World Bank; Dr. Lavern McFarlane\, Senior Economist\, CARICOM Development Fund (CDF); Christian Daube\, Partnerships\, Market Creation & Industrial Transformation\, Climate KIC; Vikram Singh\, Senior Director\, Office of the CEO – Strategy & Diplomacy\, RMI; and Ashley Lashley\, Youth Advisor to the United Nations Secretary-General on Climate Change | Executive Director\, Ashley Lashley Foundation. \nLocation: CARICOM Pavilion\, COP31\, Antalya\, Türkiye \n  \nMonday\, November 16\, 2026  |  10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. TRT  |  3:00 a.m.–4:00 a.m. AST \nUnlocking Offshore Wind in the Caribbean – From Resource Assessment to Resilient Investment \nSession overview: Explore the Caribbean’s offshore wind potential and the technical\, economic and environmental conditions for viable investment. The session will spotlight climate resilience\, grid readiness and regulatory frameworks needed to turn potential into bankable projects. \nModerator: Lisa-Ann Fraser\, Head of Operations\, CCREEE \nPanellists: Emilie McGlone\, Executive Director\, Peace Boat US; Vekash Khan\, Technical Chief of Staff\, CCREEE; and Robert-Jan Moons\, Energy and Climate Finance Expert\, GREEN OVERSEAS PROGRAMME (Expertise France). \nLocation: CARICOM Pavilion\, COP31\, Antalya\, Türkiye \n  \nMonday\, November 16\, 2026  |  11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. TRT  |  4:30 a.m.–5:30 a.m. AST \nFrom Network to Impact – Scaling a Just Energy Transition through Regional Centres\, Private Sector and Global Cooperation \nSession overview: Explore how regional centres within the Global Network of Regional Sustainable Energy Centres (GN-SEC) can accelerate a just and inclusive global energy transition. The session will spotlight innovative cooperation models\, equitable financing and regional platforms that drive implementation\, strengthen industrial development and unlock opportunities in global value chains. \nModerator: Kiesha Farnum\, Head of Partnerships and Programmes\, CCREEE \nPanellists: Henk Rogers\, Founder\, Blue Planet Alliance; Mrs. Racquel Moses\, Chief Executive Officer\, Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator; James Ellsmoor\, Chief Executive Officer\, Island Innovation; Kenrick Burke\, Programme Specialist – Sustainable Energy\, CARICOM Development Fund (CDF)\, Ronald Jackson\, Head\, Disaster Risk Reduction & Recovery for Building Resilience Team\, UNDP; and Dr. Mohammad Rafik M.S. Nagdee\, Executive Director\, CCREEE. \nLocation: CARICOM Pavilion\, COP31\, Antalya\, Türkiye \n  \nTuesday\, November 17\, 2026  |  1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. TRT  |  6:00 a.m.–7:00 a.m. AST \nBlue Economy to Green Power – Resilient Caribbean Ports\, Marine Energy and the Next Investment Frontiers \nSession overview: Explore how Caribbean ports and shipping can advance decarbonisation while strengthening energy resilience. The session will spotlight infrastructure readiness\, marine energy opportunities\, regional cooperation and financing pathways to unlock investment\, protect livelihoods and build climate-resilient maritime systems. \nModerator: Vekash Khan\, Technical Chief of Staff\, CCREEE \nPanellists: Emilie McGlone\, Executive Director\, Peace Boat US; Kiesha Farnum\, Head of Partnerships and Programmes\, CCREEE; Ambassador Jerry Enoe\, Special Envoy for Oceans\, Grenada; James Ellsmoor\, Chief Executive Officer\, Island Innovation and; Donneil Cain\, Climate Change Coordinator\, Caribbean Development Bank (CDB). \nLocation: CARICOM Pavilion\, COP31\, Antalya\, Türkiye \nTime conversion: Türkiye Time (TRT\, UTC+3) is 7 hours ahead of Atlantic Standard Time (AST\, UTC−4). \n  \nMedia Advisory:\nFor all media queries or requests for information or clarification\, feel free to contact: \nKerri Gooding \nCommunications Analyst\, CCREEE \nkerri.gooding@ccreee.org \n(246)850-3918 (Calls and WhatsApp) \n  \nMedia Kits for Delegates:\n 
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LOCATION:CARICOM Pavillion\, Antalya\, Turkey
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