Agenda Day 2

Role of Government

Regional Government & Ministers Roundtable

A Response to Caribbean Tree Planting Project (CTPP) Call to Action & Commitments to Achieving National Targets

Planting trees support carbon sequestration which can enable a carbon market mechanism for the region and contribute to regional financial resiliency. With a regional strategy, planting trees can also facilitate food security, climate change adaptation, mitigation, public health and sustainable livelihood solutions. It is our future investment, and our regional leadership is essential to strengthen our collective efforts. Caribbean Philanthropic Alliance requests all Caribbean governments to recognize a Regional Caribbean Tree Planting Week. This designated week will provide the opportunity for everyone in the Caribbean to take an active role in restoring and protecting our environment by planting trees and other related activities.

Session will explore with Honourable Ministers

• Relevance of Caribbean Tree Planting Week – Call to Action

• Existing local and regional policies to achieve national targets

• Describe government actions to support climate actions & nationally determined plans

• Explore regional government strategies and initiatives that build essential skills and institutional capacity to implement sustainable development strategies

• Share steps to build stronger synergies between the global agenda and local SDGs implementation.

• Describe types of governmental supports to improve government collaboration between NGOs and private sector

• Offer insights on existing plans to enable the transition to a low carbon economy and ESG agenda

Moderator Panel:

Dr. Rosalea Hamilton, Chair- Caribbean Philanthropic Alliance

Anthea McLaughlin, Managing Director, Caribbean Philanthropic Alliance

Donald Baldeosingh, Founder of Carbon Zero Institute of Trinidad and Tobago

Confirmed Honourable Speakers

The Honourable Clay Sweeting, Bahamian Minister of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs – Bahamas

Senator The Honourable Avinash Singh, Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries - Trinidad and Tobago

The Honourable Pearnel Charles, Jr., MP, was appointed Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries

Regional Panel

John Arana, CTPP National Director, Board Member of Caribbean Philanthropic Alliance & Conservation Architect

Dr. Sonia Peters, CTPP National Director & Executive Director of the Biocultural Education and Research Programme

Talya Mohammed, CTPP Regional Youth Director, T&T PlantYuhRoots Coordinator & Sustainable Development Strategist