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.

Project data

Countries
Antigua and Barbuda, Belize, Grenada, Jamaica, Saint Lucia
IKI funding
20,035,500.00 €
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
  • 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*
  • Office of Climate Change, Ministry of the Presidency - Guyana
Implementing Partner
  • 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.
  • 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 pilot investments include:
    • Electrical vehicles for the government fleet in Saint Lucia;
    • Electrical buses for public transport in the Kingston area in Jamaica.
  • A third pilot is under development and will most likely focus on electric water transportation.

Latest Update:
04/2024

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