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Professional Certificate – Climate Smart Policy & Innovation

Are you a mid- to senior-level professional in a decision-making role within a government agency, quasi-government institution, or business support organization in one of the 13 Compete Caribbean beneficiary countries?

Antigua and Barbuda
Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Dominica
Grenada
Guyana
Jamaica
St. Kitts and Nevis
St. Lucia
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Suriname
Trinidad and Tobago

If so, this specialized professional certificate program is designed for you.

Join a practical learning experience created to strengthen the capacity of professionals across the Caribbean to design and implement effective strategies and policies that support climate adaptation and mitigation in the private sector.

The Professional Certificate in Climate-Smart Policy and Innovation for Caribbean Development is offered by Compete Caribbean+ in partnership with The University of the West Indies (UWI)-Mona Campus, Climate Studies Group Mona and The George Washington University International Institute of Tourism Studies.

What you will gain:

A stronger understanding of climate change and its implications for Caribbean businesses and economic development
Greater ability to identify climate-related risks and opportunities within your sector
Practical strategies for adaptation, resilience, sustainable business practices, and climate-smart growth
Tools to integrate climate considerations into planning, policy, operations, and financing
Insights from regional experts, academics, and private sector professionals
A capstone project that applies learning to a real-world challenge in your country, sector, or organization
Access to a growing network of professionals advancing climate-smart development in the Caribbean
Through active participation, this collaborative learning environment will strengthen both knowledge exchange and professional networking.

Who is eligible:
This specialized training course is intended for mid- to senior-level professionals in decision-making or advisory roles within government agencies, quasi-government entities, and business support organizations across Compete Caribbean beneficiary countries.

Eligible participants should be actively involved in shaping, influencing, or implementing policies, programs, and strategies that can help advance climate adaptation and mitigation in the Caribbean private sector. Through this course, participants will strengthen their ability to design and support effective policy and strategic responses that build private sector resilience and climate action across the region.

This may include:

Policymakers and senior officers from government ministries and departments working in areas related to climate change, economic development, environment, energy, trade, and industry
Leaders and technical specialists working in regional development organizations and quasi-government agencies, including statutory bodies, regulatory agencies, national and local government authorities, boards, bureaus, and trusts
Implementers working in business support organizations, chambers of commerce, and professional associations

What the course will cover
This course is delivered through an interactive digital learning format designed for working professionals. Participants will engage in a series of modules designed to progressively build climate knowledge and practical skills.

The course structure consists of six (6) modules combining theoretical foundations with practical application through Caribbean-specific case studies, regional climate science data, and interactive peer learning exercises. The culminating capstone project requires participants to develop concrete, implementable policy reforms or programmatic interventions for their home countries and sectors.

Format: Virtual (Online)
Language: English
Duration: 8 Weeks – June 1 through July 27, 2026
Cost: Free of Charge

Each module will consist of the following components, requiring a commitment of about 5-7 hours per week:

Core Lecture (1.5 hours live + recorded)
Guest Lecture (1.5 hours live + recorded)
Core Readings (1-2 hours)
Written Assignment (1-2 hours)

START THE APPLICATION & LEARN MORE HERE
Submit the Call for Participants Form by Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Only fully completed applications will be considered.

An upcoming informational webinar will provide a brief overview of the course, including structure, key outcomes, and how it can support organisations in strengthening climate resilience.

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