Supporting the implementation of NDCs in the Caribbean – transforming the transport and energy sectors towards a low-carbon and climate-resilient future (NDC-TEC)
The project is supporting Caribbean countries at implementing paradigm shifting actions and increasing the ambition of their NDCs. Six countries shall receive tailor-made technical assistance at implementing their NDCs and developing funding strategies for climate-friendly investments. The project supports ministries at aligning sectoral strategies with their NDCs and implementing MRV systems that feed back into increasing ambition for future NDC cycles. Three “transformation flagships” in the priority sectors energy and transport, which have been selected during the preparation phase, form the core of the project. They shall provide evidence for paradigm shift potentials, leverage funding for profound sectoral transformation and work hand-in-hand with the private sector. In the end, the project shall contribute to significant GHG emission reductions and promote climate resilience.
- Countries
- Antigua and Barbuda, Belize, Grenada, Jamaica, Saint Lucia
- IKI funding
- 19,999,489.00 €
- Included preparation phase
- 489,489.00 €
- Duration
- 10/2022 till 09/2027
- Status
- open
- Implementing organisation
- Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
- Political Partner
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- Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat
- Climate Change Division, Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation - Jamaica
- Department of Sustainable Development, Ministry of Education, Innovation, Gender Relations and Sustainable Development - Saint Lucia
- Diverse climate change relevant institutions in the respective partner countries/Diverse klimarelevante Institutionen in den entsprechenden Partnerländern
- Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry, the Environment and Sustainable Development, Coastal Zone Management Authority and Institute (CZMAI) - Belize
- Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Housing and the Environment - Antigua and Barbuda
- Ministry of Climate Resilience, the Environment, Forestry, Fisheries, Disaster Management and Information - Grenada*
- Implementing Partner
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- Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CCREEE)
- Caribbean Development Bank (CDB)
- Climate Analytics gGmbH
- SIDS DOCK
- The University of the West Indies (UWI)
State of implementation/results
- A strong cooperation structure has been established, both within the implementing consortium of international and regional organisations, as well as with the partner countries.
- The university course “Electric Mobility - Fundamentals of EV Technologies” commenced on 22 January 2024. This course has been developed by the University of the West Indies (UWI) in the scope of the project. Thirty-one students (9 female) participated in the first offer. A repeat of this course starts in September 2024 academic semester. A second course “Dynamics, Safety and Economics of EV Technologies” has been developed by the UWI and will commence January 2025.
- A virtual and a blended in-person and virtual Training of Trainers course on Electric Mobility was conducted by The UWI in July 2024 with over 83 participants (23 female) from 11 Caribbean countries, targeting educators from secondary schools, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions and universities. An EV and charger procured under the project were also commissioned and used in the in-person training.
- The revision of the national determined contributions (NDCs) is ongoing for five partner countries (Saint Lucia, Jamaica, Belize, Grenada, Antigua & Barbuda), as well as preparation and planning of the pilot investments and the policy advisory.
- The technical design of the pilot investments is currently being developed in close cooperation with national stakeholders. The pilot investments include:
- Electrical vehicles for the government fleet in Saint Lucia, benefiting different services such as police, health and postal service.
- Electrifying public transport in the Kingston area in Jamaica.
- A third pilot is under development and will most likely focus on electric water transportation for Coast Guard and fishery in Grenada.
- Assignments on the end of life of EVs, recommendations for green procurement as well as a study on efficient incentive mechanisms for EVs are under preparation and expected to partly start in 2024.
Latest Update:
03/2025
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