Recent and Highlighted Events
NDC Virtual Exchange
28th September 2020 - The MRV Hub Jointly hosted the 5th Caribbean NDC Virtual Exchange. This virtual exchange was centered on enhancing technical capacities of experts from the Caribbean and Pacific SIDS who are in the process of preparing their new or updated NDCs in line with provisions relevant for preparation, communication, accounting and tracking of NDCs
Maritime Webinar Series
11th and 18th November 2020 – The MRV Hub attended the 3rd and 4th installments of the Maritime Technology Cooperation Centre – Caribbean webinar series.
The 3rd installment addressed the inclusion of Maritime initiatives in Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) from a Caribbean perspective and discussed how to incorporate Sector-Specific Initiatives in NDCs and possibilities of Accounting for Maritime Bunker Fuels within local MRV systems.
In the 4th installment, the team of panelists discussed solutions for the decarbonization of Maritime Transport. In addition, a conversation was held on wind propulsion developments, the use of alternative fuels including LNG, and maritime informatics as a tool for the decarbonization of shipping.
Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Workshop
The MRV Hub participated in the Virtual Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning (RAC) Stakeholder Workshop hosted by the National Ozone Unit (NOU), Grenada. This webinar focused on the Review of the National Cooling Action Plan for Grenada. This revision provides a concrete road map and short-, medium- and long-term strategies for the implementation of climate-smart and energy-efficient cooling systems along with a supportive regulatory framework.