Caribbean Investment Forum Magazine

In the initial pilot phase, we are working with fi rms in Barbados, Guyana and St Lucia to help them develop and implement sustainability strategies which can enhance their competitiveness in global supply chains. These strategies will involve resource e ffi ciency, voluntary sustainability standards, climate resilience, access to green fi nance and international marketing. Moreover, we will leverage our ecosystem of partners to connect fi rms to a full range of services which support the imp l ementat i on of those bus i nes s strategies, with the ultimate aim of connecting them to markets. We believe this is a model for the future since it is about developing and branding a premium product for a premium market at a premium price. Looking ahead, we recognise that much more must be done to help our private sector leverage innovation to fast track a green economy transition and build a climate resilient Caribbean. Whereas fi nance will continue to be important, innovation is vital and can be advanced by a Regional Innovation Facility speci fi cally geared for the sector. We are willing to work with all partners to advance this agenda and build a truly climate resilient Caribbean, whilst creating jobs and opportunity for our people. QUITE SIMPLY, TOO MUCH IS AT STAKE AND FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION.

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