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Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency The CCREEE's vision is to transform the Caribbean energy landscape into a climate resilient, sustainable and affordable sector.

The Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CCREEE) is a specialized institution of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). Established within the framework of the Global Network of Regional Sustainable Energy Centres (GN-SEC), the CCREEE is the implementation hub for sustainable energy activities and projects within the CARICOM region.

W.I.R.E. Celebrates Women | Woman Crush WednesdaySomeone opened a door for her. Now, she can open one for someone else.T...
21/10/2026

W.I.R.E. Celebrates Women | Woman Crush Wednesday

Someone opened a door for her. Now, she can open one for someone else.

That is the power of women supporting women.

Across the Caribbean’s sustainable energy sector, women are building expertise, taking on leadership roles and creating opportunities for the next generation. But progress is not just about who gets a seat at the table. It is also about who makes room for others, shares what they know and helps another woman see what is possible.

At CREF 2026, the Women in Renewable Energy (W.I.R.E.) community brought this spirit of sisterhood to life under the theme, “Sisterhood is the Grid: Powering Renewable Energy in the Caribbean.” The luncheon was hosted by the Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator (CCSA) and the Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CCREEE).

Through mentorship, professional connections and the 2026 W.I.R.E. Fellowship Programme, supported under the CDB-funded ASERT 2030 Regional Capacity Strengthening Programme, women from across the region are strengthening the relationships and skills that help them grow, contribute and lead.

This Woman Crush Wednesday, we celebrate the mentors who share their experience, the leaders who make space for new voices, and the women who understand that another woman’s success does not diminish their own.

We all know a stronger Caribbean energy sector takes more than talent, it takes people willing to invest in one another.

Who is one woman who opened a door for you? Tag her, thank her, or pay it forward.

W.I.R.E. celebrates women who are powering change, together.



About W.I.R.E.
Women in Renewable Energy (W.I.R.E.) supports mentorship, professional development, networking and leadership opportunities for women in the Caribbean’s sustainable energy sector. W.I.R.E.’s development is supported through the CDB-funded Accelerated Sustainable Energy and Resilience Transition (ASERT 2030) Regional Capacity Strengthening Programme, which promotes technical capacity development, institutional strengthening and gender equality in the Caribbean energy sector

The Caribbean needs the financing and infrastructure to turn climate ambition into action.At the Second Meeting of CARIC...
20/10/2026

The Caribbean needs the financing and infrastructure to turn climate ambition into action.

At the Second Meeting of CARICOM Negotiators and Ministers Preparatory to COP31 (Pre-COP), held in Miami in October 2026, Charlin Bodley, Chief Technical Adviser at CCREEE, highlighted the importance of implementation under the Mitigation Work Programme (MWP).

The region must maintain its credible contribution to global climate ambition while advancing the proposed targets of tripling renewable energy capacity and doubling energy efficiency improvements.

CCREEE stressed that achieving these goals requires fit-for-purpose financing for tangible energy infrastructure that strengthens energy security, sovereignty and climate resilience. Concessional financing is also essential for critical enabling technologies, such as grid modernisation, and for reducing risks to renewable energy investments.

As preparations continue for UNFCCC COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye, the priority is clear: ensure the Caribbean has the resources and support needed to turn climate commitments into measurable progress.

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A new platform to help power the Caribbean’s sustainable energy future!The Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Ene...
20/10/2026

A new platform to help power the Caribbean’s sustainable energy future!

The Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CCREEE) has launched its Energy Investment Platform (EIP), a Caribbean-owned initiative designed to help CARICOM Member States coordinate energy needs, attract investment and explore more efficient ways to procure energy solutions.
Announced by Executive Director Dr Mohammad Nagdee at CREF 2026, the platform aims to help turn regional energy goals into real projects and tangible development outcomes.

What will the platform do?
>Bring together compatible energy needs across countries.
>Help mobilise investment and improve access to financing.
>Support pooled procurement and access to technical expertise.
>Strengthen regional cooperation while respecting national priorities.
>Governments, utilities, financial institutions, technical partners and suppliers will all have a role to play in developing the platform.

The goal? More coordinated investment, stronger regional collaboration and a more sustainable, resilient energy future for the Caribbean.

Partnership in Action: Strengthening Capacity Through CollaborationCCREEE is pleased to welcome Ms. Fakiha Rasheed, who ...
19/10/2026

Partnership in Action: Strengthening Capacity Through Collaboration

CCREEE is pleased to welcome Ms. Fakiha Rasheed, who has been seconded to the Centre by UNDP, through the support of the European Union, a Procurement Specialist.

With more than 20 years of experience in strategic procurement, contract management, public-sector administration and the implementation of development and donor-funded programmes, Fakiha brings extensive expertise that will help strengthen CCREEE’s institutional procurement capacity and support the effective delivery of our growing portfolio of regional programmes and projects.

Her experience includes work across major development programmes supported by the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, USAID, DFID/FCDO and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, spanning procurement strategy, competitive tendering, contract administration, risk management, e-procurement and institutional capacity development. She is also a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS) and a MAPS Certified Assessor.

During her secondment, Fakiha will support the strengthening of procurement systems, policies, procedures and tools, while also contributing to procurement processes and the development of regional pooled procurement mechanisms for renewable energy and energy-efficiency technologies.

This collaboration is an important example of partnership in action; combining institutional strengthening with practical technical support to enhance delivery capacity and advance the Caribbean’s clean energy transition. This work is coordinated through Euroclima, a regional European Union programme that strengthens EU-LAC cooperation to drive a green and just transition in Latin America and the Caribbean, as part of the Global Gateway strategy. It is co-financed by the European Union, the German federal government through the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the Spanish Cooperation, and implemented in the spirit of Team Europe, through the synergistic work of eight agencies, including UNDP.

We thank UNDP and the Euroclima programme for their continued partnership and warmly welcome Fakiha to the CCREEE team.

EU to Barbados, Eastern Caribbean States, the OECS, Caricom & Cariforum UNDP Barbados & the Eastern Caribbean

13/10/2026

We’re Hiring: Project Manager –

The Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CCREEE), through the Euroclima programme implemented by UNDP Barbados and Eastern Caribbean, is seeking a Project Manager – Marine Energy to lead the day-to-day implementation and coordination of a multi-country marine/wave energy initiative across Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Grenada, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Supported under the European Union’s Global Gateway strategy, the initiative will strengthen the evidence base for national energy planning, assess the feasibility and investment potential of wave energy, and help participating countries identify the technical, economic, environmental, institutional and financing conditions required for responsible deployment.

The Project Manager will work across project delivery, technical coordination, stakeholder engagement, investment readiness and programme development, coordinating closely with governments, utilities, regulators, technical consultants, development partners and other stakeholders. The role will also contribute to strengthening CCREEE’s longer-term capacity to support marine energy development across the Caribbean.

The position is based at the CCREEE Secretariat in Barbados, with approved regional travel. CCREEE is particularly interested in candidates with relevant engineering or energy-sector experience, strong project management and stakeholder coordination capabilities, and experience working in Caribbean or other SIDS contexts.

Deadline for submissions: October 27, 2026

View the full Terms of Reference and application details here:
https://www.ccreee.org/procurements/tor-me/

All queries regarding the recruitment process must be directed to [email protected].

CCREEE acknowledges the programme’s co-financing partners: the European Union, the German Federal Government through BMZ, and the Spanish Cooperation, whose support is helping to advance climate action, sustainable investment and the energy transition across Latin America and the Caribbean.

EU to Barbados, Eastern Caribbean States, the OECS, Caricom & Cariforum UNDP Barbados & the Eastern Caribbean

12/10/2026

Welcoming Kerri Gooding to the CCREEE Team!

We are pleased to welcome Kerri Gooding, who joins the Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CCREEE) as our new Communications Analyst!

With over 14 years of experience spanning journalism, media, content development, public relations and strategic communications, Kerri brings a wealth of expertise in storytelling, stakeholder engagement and making complex information accessible to diverse audiences.

A graduate of The University of the West Indies and currently pursuing a Master's degree specialising in Climate Change, Kerri combines a multidisciplinary academic background with a passion for education, environmental awareness and the power of knowledge to drive meaningful change.

Guided by her belief that no one should be left behind when it comes to access to information, Kerri is committed to helping people better understand climate and energy issues and the role we all play in shaping a sustainable future.

At CCREEE, she will play an important role in amplifying the Centre's work, showcasing the impact of our programmes and partnerships, and strengthening our engagement with stakeholders and communities across the Caribbean and beyond.

Welcome aboard, Kerri! We look forward to the creativity, fresh perspectives and expertise you bring as we continue advancing the Caribbean's sustainable energy transition.

Electrification is accelerating across the Caribbean, and utilities will play a critical role in ensuring that growing e...
09/10/2026

Electrification is accelerating across the Caribbean, and utilities will play a critical role in ensuring that growing electricity demand strengthens, rather than strains, island energy systems.

At CREF 2026, Giovanni Buckle, Project Manager, Engineer at the Caribbean CCREEE will join Malaika Masson, Lead Energy Specialist at the Inter-American Development Bank, for the Rise and Shine Roundtable:
“EVs & Electrification: A New Opportunity for Caribbean Utilities.”

The discussion will explore how utilities and policymakers can prepare for increasing electrification, integrate electric mobility into grid planning, and develop utility business models that support resilient, efficient and increasingly renewable energy systems.

Giovanni will bring insights from CCREEE’s work advancing e-mobility across the region, including practical lessons from electric vehicle deployment, data collection, infrastructure planning and the wider opportunities electrification can create for Caribbean energy systems.

As the region moves toward greater electrification, the challenge is not simply accommodating new demand, but planning for it strategically.

CCREEE is voicing the Caribbean’s energy plans and concerns at XI OLACDE in the Dominican Republic. Attending the XI Ene...
09/10/2026

CCREEE is voicing the Caribbean’s energy plans and concerns at XI OLACDE in the Dominican Republic. Attending the XI Energy Week, Dr. Mohammad Rafik M.S. Nagdee, Executive Director of CCREEE, is participating in panel discussions, closed-door talks, bilateral meetings and signing Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs).

During XI Energy Week, Dr, Nagdee not only signed the MoU with OLACDE while in the Dominican Republic, he was also a panelist for the session on “Energy Security in Island States”. He joined regional and international leaders on stage to discuss resilient energy systems, renewable energy deployment, and stronger regional cooperation for a more secure Caribbean energy future.

It was a busy and productive week. Dr Nagdee also had a bilateral meeting with Dr Leroy Almendarez, Chief Executive Officer with responsibility for Energy and Ports of Belize.

08/10/2026

The CCREEE team made the most of CIF, establishing relations that will redound to the benefit of the hundreds of thousands of waiting beneficiaries across CARICOM member states, who are dependent on pending renewable energy programmes, which need to transition from idea to implementation.

“Energy is fundamental to the Caribbean’s investment and development agenda. If we want to attract investment, strengthen the competitiveness of our businesses and build new industries across the region, we must also ensure that they are supported by energy systems that are reliable, affordable, sustainable and resilient.

"CCREEE was therefore pleased to support Caribbean Export and participate in the Caribbean Investment Forum, bringing the energy perspective into the wider regional investment conversation. Our institutions have complementary mandates, and by working together we can help create the enabling environment needed to turn Caribbean opportunities into bankable investments and sustainable economic growth.”

— Dr. Mohammad Rafik M.S. Nagdee, Executive Director, CCREEE

The ink has dried on yet another significant document to see the Caribbean and Latin America foster stronger links to ex...
08/10/2026

The ink has dried on yet another significant document to see the Caribbean and Latin America foster stronger links to execute successful energy projects for the citizens of both regions.

The Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CCREEE) and the Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) on October 7, 2026, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the XI Energy Week in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, formalizing a framework for strengthened cooperation between the two regional organizations.
The MoU was signed by Dr. Mohammad Rafik M.S. Nagdee, Executive Director of CCREEE, and Andrés Rebolledo Smitmans, Executive Secretary of OLACDE, following a bilateral meeting.

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