Energy and the Environment
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"The tranquility of Trinidad's Northern Range and North Coast belies
problems of watershed degradation, coastal erosion and pollution which
are typical of many Small Island Developing States - Photo by Willard
Phillips, 2002" |
From reforestation to ecological
crop management, the environmental assistance needed in Trinidad
and Tobago spans far and wide. With seven projects on the
ground, the Environmental team at UNDP has been making
fundamental strides with the Government and within various
communities of Trinidad and Tobago. |
Over the past year however, UNDP has been working to support the
Government in its response to a number of manifest national
environmental challenges. Notably many of the projects
currently within the UNDP portfolio have been extended into the year
2008.
Areas for development:
- Energy Security through the development
of alternative energy sources
- Environmental sustainability and Waste Management
- Branding Tobago as a "green space" in
support of sustainable tourism development
- Enhancement of the urban environment of
Trinidad and Tobago
Follow-up to international
commitments:
The
environment programme focuses on UNDP’s support
in enabling Trinidad and Tobago to meet its obligations under the
multilateral conventions for sustainable environmental management.
In
this regard, several projects are currently funded under the
Global Environment Fund focal
areas:
-
Climate Change
-
Sustainable Land Management
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Management of Persistent Organic Pollutants
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Reduction of ozone
depleting substances
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The sustainable management of coastal zone
areas.
The
structure of the economy and its continued reliance on energy
contributes to this inequality. In addition, the reliance on sectors
such as energy and banking which are low employment creators, has
created a significant informal sector in which females are significantly
represented.
Skill building among those in this sector is being
addressed through community-managed micro-credit programmes and the
Social Development Small Grants Programme. The latter plays a critical
role in rebuilding of two critical institutions – the family and the
community.
Projects within the energy portfolio have been instrumental in assisting
the country to meet their obligations under international treaties and
conventions including Stockholm Convention On Persistent Organic
Pollutants (POPS), Climate Change and Montreal Protocol.
In
addition to meeting its international obligations, priority needs to be
given on national issues such as solid waste management, and the
loss of green spaces.
A comprehensive new portfolio of projects is being
developed to address environmental national priorities.
In 2006, UNDP co-hosted a regional Conference on Alternative Energy
Resources. Following on this major initiative UNDP is positioning itself
to be a major supporter of Government’s attempts to lead regional
efforts at achieving energy security.
UNDP’s Environment portfolio in Trinidad and Tobago is concentrated in
the following areas:
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UNDP Project Title:
Institutional Strengthening- Montreal Protocol |
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UNDP Project
number: |
Focus
Area: Energy and Environment |
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00048083 |
Service Line:
National/Sectoral policy and planning to control ozone-depleting
substances and persistent organic pollutants |
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Dates:
2005-2006 |
Status: Ongoing |
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Location: Trinidad and Tobago |
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Implementing Partner:
Environmental Management Authority |
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Financial
Information |
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Source of
Funds: |
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Government |
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UNDP |
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Third-Party |
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Budget: |
$US
60,000 |
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Expenditure to
date: |
$US
28,671.41 |
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Brief Description:
The project aims to strengthen the institutional framework for
the phase out of ozone depleting substances in Trinidad and
Tobago |
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Project Document (Click
Here) |
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Contact: Willard Phillips |
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UNDP Project Title:
Terminal Phase Out Management Plan for CFC’s in Trinidad and
Tobago – Phase II |
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UNDP Project
number:
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Focus
Area:
Energy and Environment |
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00038478 |
Service Line: 3.6:
National/Sectoral policy and planning to control ozone-depleting
substances and persistent organic pollutants |
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Dates:
July
2006 – December 2007 |
Status: Ongoing |
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Location: Trinidad and Tobago |
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Implementing Partner:
Environmental Management Authority |
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Financial Information |
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Source of Funds: |
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Government |
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UNDP |
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Third-Party |
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Budget: |
$US
240,000 |
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Expenditure to
date: |
$US
9,000 |
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Brief Description: The
project aims to facilitate the phase out of use of ozone
depleting substances in Trinidad and Tobago through commercial
retrofitting of the commercial refrigeration and mobile
automotive sectors. |
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Project Document
(Click Here) |
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Contact: Willard Phillips |
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UNDP Project Title:
Climate Change |
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UNDP Project
number: |
Focus
Area: Energy
and Environment |
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00014980 |
Service Line:
3.6:
National/Sectoral policy and planning to control ozone-depleting
substances and persistent organic pollutants |
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Dates:
July 2001 – September, 2001 |
Status: Ongoing
– nearing completion |
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Location: Trinidad and Tobago |
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Implementing Partner:
Environmental Management Authority |
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Financial
Information |
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Source of
Funds: |
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Government |
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UNDP |
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Third-Party |
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Budget: |
$US
318,870 |
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Expenditure to
date: |
$US
292,213 |
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Brief Description:
The
project involves the conduct of a self-assessment and
stocktaking consultations to build upon existing knowledge gaps
in the management of green house gas emissions nationally. |
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Project Document
(Click Here)
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Contact: Willard
Phillips |
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UNDP Project Title:
Second National Communication to the UNFCCC |
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UNDP Project
number: |
Focus
Area: Energy
and Environment |
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00036383 |
Service Line: 3.6:
National/Sectoral policy and planning to control ozone-depleting
substances and persistent organic pollutants |
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Dates:
January 2007 – December 2009 |
Status: Start-up
Phase |
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Location: Trinidad and Tobago |
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Implementing Partner:
Environmental Management Authority |
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Financial
Information |
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Source of
Funds: |
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Government |
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UNDP |
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Third-Party |
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Budget: |
$US
405,000 |
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Brief Description:
This
project supports national assessment activities for Trinidad
and Tobago’s preparation of the second national communication
report to the UNFCCC. |
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Project Document (Click Here) |
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Contact: Willard
Phillips |
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UNDP Project Title:
Third National Report to the UNCCD |
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UNDP Project
number: |
Focus
Area: Energy
and Environment |
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00051091 |
Service Line:
3.4:
Sustainable Land Management to Combat Desertification and Land
Degradation |
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Dates:
June 2006 – September 2006 |
Status: Completed |
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Location: Trinidad and Tobago |
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Implementing Partner: Ministry
of Public Utilities and the Environment |
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Financial
Information |
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Source of
Funds: |
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Government |
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UNDP |
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Third-Party |
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Budget: |
$US
12,360 |
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Expenditure to
date: |
$US
8,173.50 |
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Brief Description:
This
projects supports actions to enable Trinidad and Tobago to
complete its third national report to UNCCD |
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Project Document
(Click Here) |
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Contact: Willard
Phillips |
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UNDP Project Title:
Creation of Rainwater Harvesting Model |
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UNDP Project
number: |
Focus
Area: Energy
and Environment |
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00050217 |
Service Line: 3.2:
Effective Water Governance |
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Dates:
January 2007 – December, 2007 |
Status: Ongoing |
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Location: Trinidad and Tobago |
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Implementing Partner:
Caribbean Council for Science and Technology - NIHERST |
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Financial
Information |
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Source of
Funds: |
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Government |
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UNDP |
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Third-Party |
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Budget: |
$US
30,000 |
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Expenditure to
date: |
$US
27,000 |
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Brief Description:
This
projects aims to implement a Rainwater Harvesting model for
addressing the problem of water scarcity in Trinidad and Tobago. |
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Project Document
(Click Here) |
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Contact: Willard
Phillips |
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UNDP Project Title:
Sustainable Land Management
Project |
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UNDP Project
number: |
Focus
Area: Energy
and Environment |
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00049943 |
Service Line:
3.4:
Sustainable Land Management to Combat Desertification and Land
Degradation |
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Dates:
June
2006 – September 2006 |
Status: Ongoing |
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Location: Trinidad and Tobago |
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Implementing Partner: Ministry
of Public Utilities and the Environment |
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Financial
Information |
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Source of
Funds: |
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Government |
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UNDP |
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Third-Party |
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Budget: |
$US
25.000 |
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Expenditure to
date: |
$US
16,000 |
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Brief Description:
The goal of this project is to contribute to maintaining and
improving eco-system stability, integrity, functions and
services while enhancing sustainable livelihoods. |
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Project Document (Click Here) |
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Contact: Willard
Phillips |
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UNDP Project Title:
Disaster Risk Reduction in the Most Vulnerable Communities |
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UNDP Project
number: |
Focus
Area: Energy
and Environment |
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00054000 |
Service Line:
3.4:
Sustainable Land Management to Combat Desertification and Land
Degradation |
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Dates:
October,
2006 – October, 2007 |
Status: Ongoing |
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Location: Trinidad and Tobago |
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Implementing Partner: Ministry
of National Security (ODPM, NEMA) |
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Financial
Information |
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Source of
Funds: |
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Government |
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UNDP |
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Third-Party |
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Budget: |
$US
26.000 |
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Expenditure to
date: |
$US
7,000 |
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Brief Description:
The objective of this project is to develop a comprehensive
public education tool which will be used to foster public
understanding and awareness on disaster risks. |
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Project Document
(Click Here) |
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Contact: Willard
Phillips |
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UNDP Project Title: Clean, Green, Safe and
Serene Development
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UNDP Project
number: |
Focus
Area: Energy
and Environment |
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00053412 |
Service Line:
3.4:
Sustainable Land Management to Combat Desertification and Land
Degradation |
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Dates:
October,
2006 – October, 2007 |
Status: Ongoing |
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Location: Trinidad and Tobago |
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Implementing Partner: Tobago
House of Assembly (THA) |
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Financial
Information |
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Source of
Funds: |
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Government |
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UNDP |
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Third-Party |
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Budget: |
$US
30,000 |
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Expenditure to
date: |
$US 200 |
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Brief Description:
The objective of this project is to provide policy advisory
support to the THA in elaborating a framework for the
implementing of its Comprehensive Economic Development Plan (CEDP) |
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Project Document (Click Here) |
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Contact: Willard
Phillips |
Environmental Projects
under the GEF/Small Grants Programme:
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UNDP Project Title:
Renewable Energy Technologies in Trinidad and
Tobago
- Pilot Project |
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UNDP Project number:
00047198 |
Focus Area:
Energy and Environment |
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Service Line:
3.3: Access to sustainable energy services |
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Date:
2007 - |
Status:
Ongoing |
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Location:
Trinidad and Tobago |
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Implementing Partner:
Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries |
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Financial Information |
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Source of Funds: |
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Government |
23,084 |
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UNDP |
- |
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Third-Party |
33,889 |
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Budget: |
56,973 |
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Expenditure to date: |
51,830 |
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Brief Description:
The Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries has
articulated a vision on the introduction of renewable energy
sources to supplement existing hydrocarbon-based sources of
energy in the promotion of sustainable development. Consultation
among the Ministry, the Tourism Development Company Ltd. (TDC),
bpTT and UNDP identified the Tourism (Host Home) Sector as an
appropriate opportunity to pilot a renewable energy project, the
outcomes of which would help to inform a national renewable
energy policy and programme. To this end, the UNDP-implemented
Global Environment Facility – Small Grants Programme (GEF/SGP)
facilitated the development of a pilot project with the Tobago
Bed and Breakfast Association (TBBA) and the Trinidad Host Home
Association (THHA) respectively, on the substitution of electric
water heaters in member host-home facilities with solar water
heater systems. |
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Project Document (Click Here) |
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Contact: Willard
Phillips |
PCA UNDP
COPE May 2006.pdf
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UNDP Project Title:
Certificate of Environmental Clearance
Process (Training Programme) |
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UNDP Project number:
00051033 |
Focus Area:
Energy and Environment |
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Service Line:
3.5: Conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity |
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Date:
July 12, 2007 |
Status:
Ongoing |
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Location:
Trinidad and Tobago |
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Implementing Partner:
Council of Presidents of the Environment (COPE) |
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Financial Information |
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Source of Funds: |
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Government |
- |
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UNDP |
- |
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Third-Party |
79,365 |
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Budget: |
79,365 |
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Expenditure to date: |
12,025 |
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Brief Description:
The objective of the training course is to
develop a greater capability in the COPE membership to make
informed inputs into the Certificate of Environmental Clearance
(CEC) process as well as to comment meaningfully on other
environmental issues. Key activities include (1) a training
course for participants from COPE member NGOs/CBOs in the review
and feedback process on EIAs and to develop the necessary skills
in use of environmental measurement indices; (2) equiping the
COPE secretariat to manage the above training course; (3)
procurement of the additional equipment required by COPE to
deliver the training course; and (5) establishment of an
appropriate facility to house COPE operations.
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Project Document(Click Here) |
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Contact: Ana Carmona |
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