Caribbeans for Climate

Amplifying the Caribbean Voice within Climate Science

One Caribbean united across all Nations, Languages, Identities and Beliefs

Who We Are

Caribbeans For Climate is a 501c3 non-profit community organization created to empower and connect people with Caribbean roots and allies who are interested in and affected by climate change. This includes people from all walks of life: from students, farmers, administrators, and policy makers to research scientists and everything else in between. We are inclusive and accepting of all people, regardless of where they are from, language(s) spoken, identity, and spiritual beliefs.

Our Goals

Cultivate a warm and vibrant community for members to feel safe, supported, respected, and empowered
Connect the Caribbean region to resources that support efforts related to climate change
Educate the public about climate change, as well as adaptation and mitigation efforts
Celebrate the culture, work, and accomplishments of Caribbean people from all backgrounds

Shoutouts and Announcements!

Symposium
Caribbeans for Climate Spring 2026 Symposium

This Spring 2026 we will be hosting our first Research Symposium! Whether it's practice for a conference talk, a department presentation, or just to share research, this event is meant to provide a space for students and early career scientists to present research to a diverse community and receive feedback in a friendly, informal space. Please join us online!

When: Friday April 17, 2026 at 3:00 pm EDT

Where: Online! Zoom link here: https://princeton.zoom.us/j/96670804466

Speakers:

Chad Small, PhD Candidate in Atmospheric and Climate Science at the University of Washington

Talk Title: “Madden-Julian Oscillation and Atmospheric Rivers: New Insights on Water Source and Transport for Extreme Rainfall Over the Western U.S”

Jeisson Prieto, PhD Candidate in Applied Economics & Management at Cornell University

Talk Title: “Water Scarcity, Network Externalities, and Trade: Evidence from the Panama Canal”

Veeshan Narinesingh, Physical Scientist and NOAA GFDL

Talk Title: “Large Ensemble Projections of Dangerous Humid-Heat In the Caribbean”

See you there! :)

Carnival x AMNH Photos!

What a night! 🥳 A couple weeks ago we had the honor to join the American Museum of Natural History at their “Carnival at the Museum: A Climate Fete” 🎉 where we hosted a series of Lightning Lectures on the State of Caribbean Climate Change!🌎 Here are some pictures and videos from the event that we wanted to share 🫶

We want to give special thanks to our invited speakers Dr. Kevon Rhiney from Rutgers University, Dr. Erin Friedman from the CUNY Graduate Center, and our very own Gabriel Rios, from Princeton University, and Sheila Cáceres from the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University.

We also want to thank everyone that came to support or that happened to stop by and was interested in our presentations and work. We hope you had as much fun as we did! ☺️

Carnival x AMNH
"State of Caribbean Climate Change: Atmosphere, Seas and Society "
Thursday February 19, 2026 at the American Museum of Natural History

Caribbeans for Climate has the honor to join the American Museum of Natural History “Carnival at the Museum: A Climate Fete”, where we will be hosting a series of Lightning Lectures on the State of Caribbean Climate Change!

When: Thursday February 19, 2026
Where: American Museum of Natural History, 200 Central Park W, New York, NY 10024
TICKETS HERE! https://www.amnh.org/calendar/carnival

Invited Speakers:

Dr. Erin Friedman, Assistant Professor, Hunter College and Adjunct Assistant Professor, CUNY Graduate Center
Dr. Kevon Rhiney, Associate Professor, Department of Geography, Rutgers University
Sheila Cáceres, Research Staff Assistant, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University
Gabriel Rios, PhD candidate, Princeton University

"This Climate Fete is a high-energy celebration of Caribbean culture, from Barbados to Trinidad to Manhattan, brought to life through the electrifying spirit of Carnival. In collaboration with I Am CaribBeing and the Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute (CCCADI), this after-hours program blends music, movement, costume, food, and climate storytelling. With beats from Hot 97’s DJ Young Chow, the evening honors the Caribbean legacy of resilience, resistance, and joy.”

We hope to see you there!

Remembering AGU25

We can’t believe it has been over a month since AGU25! We wanted to share some of the moments that we enjoyed with our community during this very special event.

Not only did we get to host our customary Poster Session on Caribbean Climate Change, but this time around we had the opportunity to host an accompanying GeoBurst session on the same topic! It was amazing to listen in on the awesome research and work that people within our community are doing on this topic Thank you so much to all participants!
We also had our Annual AGU Party! It was so fun to connect and enjoy some amazing food and conversation with everyone. Thank you so much to all attendees!
Last but not least, we want to send a special thank you to the people that made this event possible this year

Jockey Hollow Foundation
Schiller Institute for Integrated Science and Society at Boston College
Professor Ruben Delgado from Hampton University
Scientist Academics

Stay tuned for some awesome events coming up this Spring 2026 Semester!

AGU25
Caribbeans for Climate Events at AGU25
Dec 15 - 19, 2025 at New Orleans, Louisiana

The American Geophysical Union (AGU) Fall Meeting is back and so are we! This year, AGU25 will be taking place in New Orleans, LA from 15-19 December 2025. At Caribbeans for Climate, our events will be taking place on Thursday Dec 18, 2025 at different times of the day:

Let's learn some awesome science! Our members Dr. Jhordanne Jones, Dr. Veeshan Narinesingh and PhD Candidate Gabriel Rios are conveners in the following sessions:

GC41F - Caribbean Climate: Current and Impending Risks in a Changing World I GeoBurst
- When: Thursday, 18 December 2025
- Time: 08:30 - 10:00
- Where: 343 (New Orleans Convention Center)

GC43I - Caribbean Climate: Current and Impending Risks in a Changing World GeoBurst Session II Poster
- When: Thursday, 18 December 2025
- Time: 14:15 - 17:45
- Where: Hall EFG (Poster Hall) (New Orleans Convention Center)

Would you like to connect with other Caribbean Scientists? Feeling identified with Caribbean Climate Science? Wanting to unwind from a long day of events and networking? Join us at our Annual AGU25 Party!

Caribbeans for Climate Annual AGU Party!
- When: Thursday, 18 December 2025
- Time: 19:00 - 21:00
- Where: Bryant Park Nola
- 1131 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70130
- Only 2 blocks away from the Convention Center!

We hope to see you there!

Hurricane Melissa:
Caribbean disaster aid links | Lista de organizaciones auxiliares en el caribe

If you would like to help provide relief to those in need in the wake of Hurricane Melissa, we've compiled an incomplete list of organizations providing relief across the Caribbean. Please add on to this list and share with others who may find it useful.

Si quieren contribuir a esfuerzos auxiliares en el caribe a causa del huracán Melissa, hemos compilado una lista incompleta de grupos quien están ayudando. Por favor, añaden otras organizaciones auxiliares y compartan la lista a otros quién estén interesados en contribuir.