The Turks and Caicos Climate Workshop brought together environmental and disaster management professionals from 15 countries to discuss coastal hazards and climate resilience.This aligns with global standards set by UN Climate Change and regional best practices. Moreover, this workshop emphasized regional collaboration and knowledge sharing to strengthen ecosystem protection and community adaptation strategies.
1. Regional Climate Resilience at the Turks and Caicos Climate Workshop
Experts discussed strategies to safeguard ecosystems and communities. Additionally, presentations, field visits, and workshops enhanced local and regional capacity to address climate-related coastal challenges.
2. TCI Representation and Contributions at the Climate Workshop
Representatives from TCI, including Angelo Duncan (DDME) and Britney Simmons (Planning Department), shared insights on national adaptation strategies. Furthermore, their participation strengthened regional collaboration on resilience initiatives.
3. GIS Technology Applications at the Turks and Caicos Climate Workshop
A highlight was using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to monitor coral health, shoreline erosion, and habitat loss. Moreover, GIS enables data-driven decisions to prioritize conservation and resilience strategies across the region.
4 Knowledge Exchange and Best Practices from the Turks and Caicos Climate Workshop
Participants exchanged innovations and strategic approaches to address environmental challenges across territories. Additionally, this collaboration reinforced collective commitment to sustainable and resilient communities.
5. Field Visits and Nature-Based Solutions
Participants visited coastal sites in St. Martin and Saint Barthélemy, observing nature-based mitigation techniques and community-led resilience efforts. Moreover, these solutions can be adapted in the Turks and Caicos Climate context to enhance local coastal protect.
6. Expanding Regional Networks
The workshop expanded the GO Climate Change Resilience network, fostering ongoing collaboration among countries and territories. Furthermore, this network enables knowledge-sharing to improve regional climate resilience. “For more information visit ‘Click Here’”
