EnGenDER is a multidisciplinary initiative contributing to global efforts to combat climate change and enhance gender equality in the Caribbean. It is a collaborative effort that involves stakeholders from regional and international institutions, government bodies, and local communities across the Caribbean. Its mission is to integrate gender equality and human-rights-based approaches into disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation, and environmental management through capacity building, technical and financial assistance, and the provision of valuable goods.

Objectives:

1. To share successes, insights, gaps and lessons learnt related to the integration of gender equality and human-rights-based approaches into disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation, and environmental management.
2. To motivate stakeholders to think differently, take initiative, or be inspired to explore new ideas or possibilities related to efforts to combat climate change and enhance gender equality in the Caribbean.

Panellists:

• Welcome and overview – Dr. Marium Alleyne, EnGenDER Project Manager
• Inclusive Aquaponics for A Resilient Saint Lucia – Dr. Kurt Prospere, EnGenDER Saint Lucia
• Climate Smart Fisheries Project in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Working Towards a Climate Resilient Dominica – Ms. Noretta John, SVG National Project Assistant-EnGenDER Project and Ms. Alice Darlymple, National Project Assistant, EnGenDER, Dominica
• Closing Panel Discussion and Engagement with the audience – Ms. Kareitha Gill, UNDP