Island Policy Lab at the University of Delaware

?? New dataset and Interactive tool alert! ?? The?IPL is launching its Climate Governance Toolkit! This interactive tool is freely available on the IPL Website. Partnering with the Inter-American Development Bank, the IPL surveyed pipeline projects and initiatives across thirteen Caribbean Nations as they pursue the Blue/Green Economic Development.?? We highlight each country's: - Mitigation, Adaptation, Sustainability and Resilience strategies; - Main sectors of focus; and, - Technical, Institutional, Financial and Specialized needs. You can also explore our interactive tool here: https://lnkd.in/e7T3kCfb See our video for a brief illustration: https://lnkd.in/e54s7kTj Reach out to us for customized analysis, queries or potential collaborations. Dr. Kalim Shah - kalshah@udel.edu - islandpolicylab@udel.edu University of Delaware Biden School of Public Policy & Administration, University of Delaware Island Policy Lab at the University of Delaware Inter-American Development Bank Compete Caribbean #Caribbean #SIDS #SmallIslands #ClimateGovernance #TechnicalAssistance #IPL #UDEL #udbidenschool

?? Exciting News! "Sustainability: A Very Short Introduction" by UD's Saleem H. Ali is now available for pre-order. This culturally nuanced synthesis of sustainability, connects practical solutions with foundational learning, providing an integrated overview for beginners and experts alike. Described as “a must-read for all who want to succeed in the future” by Johan Rockstr?m, Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, it covers key concepts like circularity, resilience, and governance for sustainable development. Pre-order now (ships 03/26/2025) ?? https://lnkd.in/euJWmvGG

Dr. Saleem H. Ali, IPL Advisory Board Member and Professor at the University of Delaware, introduced the IPL while on his research trip to St. Lucia. See more on our efforts to strengthen evidence-based policy development in the Caribbean region. University of Delaware Biden School of Public Policy & Administration, University of Delaware Island Policy Lab at the University of Delaware #Caribbean #SIDS #SmallIslands #EnvironmentandDevelopment #IPL #UDEL #udbidenschool

Dr. Saleem H. Ali, IPL Advisory Board Member and Professor at the University of Delaware, led a team of faculty and students on a research trip to St. Lucia. The team is conducting a comparative analysis of the variations in Environmental and Development performances between St. Lucia and the French Island of Martinique. Catch his television appearance in St Lucia and to learn more about other IPL projects in the region. University of Delaware Biden School of Public Policy & Administration, University of Delaware #Caribbean #SIDS #SmallIslands #EnvironmentandDevelopment #IPL #UDEL #udbidenschool

REGISTER NOW!!! Virtual Climate Change Needs Assessment Forum and Launch of the CC+ Pillar 2 Call Hosted by Compete Caribbean, this forum will explore transformative climate change policies, technical assistance needs, and pathways to advance Climate Resilience in the Caribbean.?Also learn about funding opportunities being offered by CC+ to support the net-zero transition, and other climate goals that align with climate-smart, sustainable and inclusive public and private sector development. Among the expert panelists will be IPL Director Kalim U. Shah, Ph.D. to present on the state of Climate Resilience Projects in the Caribbean. Date:?January 14th, 2025 Time:?11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (AST) Barbados time Registration:?https://lnkd.in/eAmq_Y8V University of Delaware Biden School of Public Policy & Administration, University of Delaware Island Policy Lab at the University of Delaware Compete Caribbean Inter-American Development Bank #Caribbean #SIDS #SmallIslands #CC+ #ClimateChange #ClimateResilience #Tourism #ClimateFinance #IPL #UDEL #udbidenschool #IADB

Island Policy Lab Direct Kalim U. Shah, Ph.D., will be speaking at these events this month. These sessions will offer valuable insights, expert guidance and opportunities to strengthen your projects, ideas, and networks. Click on the link below to register. University of Delaware Biden School of Public Policy & Administration, University of Delaware Island Policy Lab at the University of Delaware Compete Caribbean #Caribbean #SIDS #SmallIslands #CC+ #ClimateChange #ClimateResilience #Tourism #IPL #UDEL #udbidenschool

Our Newsletter is out! Learn about our recent progress, research, and partnerships here: https://lnkd.in/dRyQnubE

Publication Alert! Our new policy brief is out here: https://lnkd.in/da5eTvqg Wei-Ming Chen, Ph.D., and Kalim U. Shah, Ph.D. discuss foreign assistance from the U.S. to Small Island Developing States (SIDS), especially in the energy and environmental sectors. From 2001 to 2020, US$ 18.57 billion in total was disbursed to SIDS for diverse sectors, where environmental protection received US$ 380 million and energy received US$ 187 million. The policy brief discusses the impacts of such foreign aid for SIDS and provides recommendations to improve aid disbursement for higher impacts. You can send us your feedback /comments at islandpolicylab@udel.edu.

Between October 15-16, The Island Policy Lab at the University of Delaware funded by NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration held a workshop in Barbados on "Strengthening Climate Resilience: Integrating Climate Services into Environmental Impact Assessment Processes". In these two impactful days, stakeholders from the public and private sectors, including development banks, gathered in Barbados for the?#NOAA Workshop. The goal was to enhance the integration of user needs—specifically EIA consultants and project developers—into climate services design and delivery. Our approach was stakeholder driven and solutions-oriented, with a practical integration of techno-scientific based regimes into evolving but entrenched legal and regulatory administrative processes. Key highlights: ? Day 1:?We explored the role of Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) in providing essential climate services and how these services are integrated into the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) processes. Stakeholders mapped challenges and discussed ways to position end-users at the center of climate service design. ? Day 2:?A hands-on co-design session focused on creating tailored climate services for a Solar PV Plant in Barbados. Participants collaboratively identified key activities, resources, and performance indicators to ensure climate resilience in energy projects. This workshop fostered crucial discussions on bridging the gap between development banks, public?sector, regulatory agencies, and the private sector to ensure climate services play a central role in shaping sustainable projects in the region. For more information, contact: Dr. Kalim Shah - kalshah@udel.edu University of Delaware Biden School of Public Policy & Administration, University of Delaware Island Policy Lab at the University of Delaware NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration #SIDS #SmallIslands #ClimateServices #EIA #IPL #UDEL #udbidenschool #NOAA #Barbados

It is the Day 2 of the IPL workshop in Barbados on "Strengthening Climate Resilience: Integrating Climate Services into Environmental Impact Assessment Processes". Dr. Sylvia Dohnert, the Executive Director of the Compete Caribbean program delivered the opening presentation, where she gave an insightful overview of the future direction of the Compete Caribbean program. Dr. Dohnert emphasized the critical role played by climate services in assessing the feasibility of new development projects, emerging sectors, and innovative products and services. For more information, contact: Dr. Kalim Shah - kalshah@udel.edu University of Delaware Biden School of Public Policy & Administration, University of Delaware Island Policy Lab at the University of Delaware NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration #SIDS #SmallIslands #ClimateServices #EIA #IPL #UDEL #udbidenschool #NOAA #Barbados