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Caribbean Coastal Conference 2024
Achieving Balance:
Development & Preservation of
Caribbean Coastlines
24 - 26 July 2024
Kingston, Jamaica
The conference is being hosted by Caribbean Development Bank in collaboration with World Bank Group, Coastal Zone Management Unit (Barbados), National Environment and Planning Agency (Jamaica), the Department of Environment, Cayman Islands, and Smith Warner International Limited (Jamaica)
About the Conference
From 24 - 26 July 2024, Kingston, Jamaica will be the meeting point for experts, policy makers, scientists, and other stakeholders to explore the delicate balance between development and preservation of the Caribbean’s coastlines.
This conference addresses the urgent need to tackle coastal management challenges in the region, from preserving biodiversity to climate change resilience and economic sustainability.
Our sessions will delve into critical topics such as social resilience, shoreline planning, financing options for climate protection, coastal governance, public beach access, and the blue economy. By formulating and refining policies tailored to the unique challenges of our coastal regions, we can make steps to ensure their resilience, prosperity, and environmental integrity.
Now more than ever, this initiative is crucial for driving sustainable development along our coastlines. Join the conversation and let's achieve balance for the future of the region.
This conference will focus on four major themes:
Shoreline Planning for Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience
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Social resilience for coastal communities: capacity building and community engagement; exploring/solving social and gender vulnerabilities in coastal communities
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Science and technology innovations for coastal management
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Physical resilience - hard and soft shoreline protection strategies including nature-based solutions
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Major coastal projects in the Caribbean (lightning talks)
Financing Options for Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience
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Financing requirements and funding options for climate change protection
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“Loss and damage” and the opportunities for SIDS
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The role of risk transfer and insurance in a changing climate
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Exploring the potential for blue carbon credits
Coastal Governance
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Regulatory frameworks for effective coastal management: island to island
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Beach access
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Decision-making: incorporating economic considerations into processes
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Marine protected areas and coastal parks
The Blue Economy
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Methods for valuing coastal resources
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Sustainable fisheries and opportunities for alternative livelihoods
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Sustainable tourism and development - what's appropriate and where?
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Evaluating the social and environmental impacts of coastal development
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Coexisting with nature: the sargassum invasion
Schedule
To be announced
Speakers
To be announced.
If you are interested in giving a full presentation or poster presentation please complete the contact form at the bottom of this page.
Speakers will include experts from around the Caribbean and from all stakeholder groups.
Conference Venue
Accommodations
The AC Hotel by Marriott is offering a discount on room rates of USD 40.00 per night for conference attendees.
There are multiple hotels within a 15-20 minute walk distance or a short cab/Uber ride away. The larger hotels are highlighted on the map below.