Caribbeans for Climate

Amplifying the Caribbean Voice Within Climate Science

1 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 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!

Caribbeans For Climate receives grant from the Jockey Hollow Foundation

When: 2024

Caribbeans For Climate has received a generous donation from the Jockey Hollow Foundation to support Caribbeans For Climate infrastructure, events, and student opportunities! Thank you Jockey Hollow and all of our community members for all your support! We did this together!

AGU 2024 Annual Meeting Session

Caribbean Environmental Variability and Change: Current and Impending Risks Under Global Warming Poster Session

When: Monday, 9 December 2024, 13:40 – 17:30 EST

Where: Washington Convention Center, Hall D (Poster Hall)

Our esteemed community members Dr. Jhordanne Jones, Mr. Gabriel Rios, and Dr. Luis Ortiz are convening an AGU 2024 Annual Meeting poster session focused on Caribbean Climate. The session will be followed by the Caribbeans For Climate Annual Fete.

Session Abstract below:

Like many Small-Island States along the tropical belt, the Caribbean region remains especially vulnerable to increased likelihoods of climate hazard impacts under global warming. With continued warming, the Caribbean faces rising sea levels, marine heatwaves, increases in the number of the most intense tropical cyclones, and strong variability in extreme rainfall and drought events. The aim of this session is to provide a holistic survey of changes and impacts to the Caribbean’s biosphere (including the atmosphere, ocean, hydrosphere, etc.) and provide a worthwhile discussion of solutions to tackle the Caribbean’s ongoing and mounting vulnerability to climate change.

APS 2024-Graduate Opportunity Announcement-11.8.23 - Veeshan Narinesingh.pdf

Hampton University has Paid, Fully Funded Masters and Ph.D. opportunities in Climate Related Research

When: 2024-2025 Application Cycle

Where: Hampton, Virginia, USA

The Hampton University Department of Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences, is seeking students interested in pursuing graduate degrees starting in the Fall of 2025. Students with interest in solving problems related to air quality, climate, severe weather, and space exploration are encouraged to apply.

Navigating Grad School: Insights & Experiences

A Graduate School Informational Panel

When: Tuesday, October 1st, 2024, 11:00 - 12:30 pm EDT

Where: https://tinyurl.com/C4CGradApp

Family, happy start of the new academic year! We are co-hosting our first ever Graduate School Informational panel with the University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez (UPRM) AMS Chapter. Learn how to apply and what to expect within Climate focused Masters and Ph.D. programs

As always, there will be great music and vibes celebratory of our Caribbean heritage!

Recording of event below

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