The philanthropic ecosystem in the Caribbean has a critical role to play in addressing the unique climate challenges the region faces. To address the scale and urgency of the climate crisis, we need a whole sector, ecosystemic and collaborative approach, where philanthropic strategies are aligned and coordinated at the local, national, and regional levels. There is no time to wait. Join us for a discussion on the challenges and strengths of climate philanthropy across the Caribbean, and the opportunity to strengthen partnerships and collaboration and connect regional efforts with the global #PhilanthropyForClimate movement. 

The session will provide: An introduction to #PhilanthropyForClimate & how philanthropy can proactively support the agenda. 

#PhilanthropyFor Climate 

What is #PhilanthropyForClimate & its presenting opportunity for Caribbean engagement?

How does the Inter-American Foundation support grassroots development with an emphasis on climate resilience? 

Local best practices and strategies to integrate climate lens into philanthropy.

• Maria Eugenia Paez, LAC, WINGS, Senior Coordinator, LAC, WINGS

• Erika Miller, Head of Climate, Montreal, Quebec, WINGS

• Cecilia Babb, Local Liaison, Eastern & Southern Caribbean, Inter-American Foundation 

• Marie-Rose Romain Murphy, Co-Founder, Fondation Communautaite-Haitienne & Economic Stimulus Projects for Work and Action (ESPWA)

Data Realities for Climate Philanthropy: 

Role of data, monitoring & evaluation for philanthropy to leverage climate financing 

• Sasha Jattansingh, Loss & Damage Expert, Climate Diplomacy, Climate Analytics

• Malini Maharaj, Instructor, Department of Economics, UWI, St. Augustine

Calls to Action & Next Steps

#PhilanthropyForClimateMovement

• Erika Miller, Head of Climate, Montreal, Quebec, WINGS

Presentation Facilitator

• Auro Fraser, Special Advisor, Caribbean Philanthropic Alliance & Caribbean Regional Coordinator/Program Manager Network Grants, Open Society Foundations