About this session
Session 4: Mapping a stronger CaribbeanDate: Wednesday 21 January 2026 • 10:00 AM
This series is built on a simple yet powerful belief: data is not optional; it is essential. Through data, we gain insights. It's the foundation that enables us to adapt with intention, unlock the climate finance we need, and build smarter, stronger, and more sustainable solutions. When Caribbean nations map their coasts, ecosystems, and infrastructure with precision, they don't just visualize risk—they build the foundation for climate-smart decisions, unlock access to finance, and strengthen resilience from the ground up. Join us for Session 4 as we explore how geospatial data, earth observation, drones, and analytics are empowering the Caribbean to move from reaction to readiness—and from data to decisive action. |
What you'll discover
Data as the backbone of resilienceDiscover how geospatial data, earth observation, drones, and analytics give the Caribbean the ability to see risk before it becomes disaster, enabling smarter planning, faster response, and better recovery. |
From reaction to readinessLearn how mapping risks, assets, and vulnerabilities before disasters strike allows governments and communities to move from reactive response to proactive readiness. |
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Coastal and ocean mapping for the blue economyExplore how coastal and marine mapping is essential for protecting ecosystems, managing fisheries, supporting blue economies, and safeguarding lives and livelihoods across island states. |
Caribbean-led innovationSee how real impact happens when Caribbean institutions, practitioners, and communities lead the co-design and application of data and technology in ways that reflect lived experience and local priorities. |
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Partnerships that multiply impactDiscover how regional collaboration across governments, academia, private sector, civil society, and international partners accelerates knowledge sharing, builds trust, and scales solutions that work. |
From data to decisionsLearn how to translate insights into policy, investments, and action that strengthen infrastructure, protect communities, and enable long-term resilience across the region. |
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Why you should join us
- See data in action
Discover how high-quality insights translate into real-world impact across the Caribbean.
- Learn from experts
Hear directly from scientists, engineers, and community leaders who are on the front lines of climate action.
- Be part of the solution
Connect with a growing community of professionals working to strengthen Caribbean resilience.
- Strengthen your decisions
Learn from real-world stories and develop strategies that lead to better planning, policy, and project design.
Reserve your spot
Meet our experts
 Dr. Valrie GrantCaribbean Lead for Climate and Nature, Fugro With over two decades of experience in geospatial science and technology, environmental sustainability and climate resilience, Valrie leads Fugro's climate and nature initiatives across the Caribbean region. A proud Jamaican native, she brings a deep understanding of the region's unique challenges and empowers coastal communities through innovative, data-driven solutions for a sustainable blue economy. |
 Chamberlain EmmanuelDirector of Environmental Sustainability Division, Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission Chamberlain leads a portfolio of integrated programs and teams in designing, promoting and supporting more sustainable—green, blue, circular, low-carbon, resilient—approaches to socio-economic development in the OECS SIDS. With 24 years of experience in strategic leadership, international partnerships, program management and project delivery in the context of Eastern Caribbean Small Island Developing States, Chamberlain brings deep regional expertise and commitment to community-driven climate solutions. |
About Caribbean climate conversations
For people who call the Caribbean home, climate change is not an abstract threat. It is deeply personal. We've had a front-row seat to its devastating impacts - ferocious hurricanes, flooded streets, disappearing coastal villages, and the toll on schools, hospitals, and everyday life.
Caribbean Climate Conversations brings together global experts, practitioners, policymakers, and community leaders to spotlight solutions, share lessons, and foster collaboration. This bi-monthly series is built on a simple yet powerful belief: data is not optional, it is essential. Through data, we gain insights that enable us to adapt with intention, unlock the climate finance we need, and build smarter, stronger, and more sustainably.
We're not just adapting - we're leading.
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