Every sovereign Caribbean state has ratified the Paris Climate Agreement and has submitted a Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) that aligns national commitments with international targets on climate change for 2030, 2050, and beyond. Through these NDCs, Caribbean countries have established various goals to reduce their annual national emissions, with many pledging to increase the share of renewables in their energy mix as part of their climate strategy. For the climate conscious, these commitments signal the beginning of the region’s transition away from a heavy reliance on imported fossil fuels; but how will they get there?
Should the Caribbean Dig Deep to Decarbonize?
Should the Caribbean Dig Deep to Decarbonize?
Should the Caribbean Dig Deep to Decarbonize?
Every sovereign Caribbean state has ratified the Paris Climate Agreement and has submitted a Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) that aligns national commitments with international targets on climate change for 2030, 2050, and beyond. Through these NDCs, Caribbean countries have established various goals to reduce their annual national emissions, with many pledging to increase the share of renewables in their energy mix as part of their climate strategy. For the climate conscious, these commitments signal the beginning of the region’s transition away from a heavy reliance on imported fossil fuels; but how will they get there?