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Dear Friends of the Canada-Caribbean Institute:
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Welcome to 2025. We look forward to sharing developments in the Canada-Caribbean space with you over the coming months.
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Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition in Latin America and the Caribbean 2024
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Data for the Caribbean is of concern. The Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition is a publication that presents an update on the state of food security and nutrition in Latin America and the Caribbean. The report is part of a joint work of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO); the International Fund for Agricultural …
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Caribbean Connections: Highlighting Brock’s research and experiential footprint in the region
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Brock University has a number of events planned for International Development Week. See the entire list of Brock activities here. Our favourite is the discussion of the CCI at Brock and the work they are doing with the Caribbean. Date and Time Thursday, February 6 2025 at 3:00 PM EST to Thursday, February 6 2025 at 3:30 PM EST Location Online Join Event …
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US Tariff Wars: What possible impact for the Caribbean?
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https://caribbeantradelaw.com/2025/02/02/us-tariff-wars-what-possible-impact-for-the-caribbean/
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CARPHA 69th Annual Research Conference, May 7-9 2025
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Mental Health: The Hidden Pandemic The Caribbean Public Health Agency is holding their annual Research Conference in Barbados, May 7-9, 2025 on the theme of Mental Health. Information on the conference and how to register, including as a presenter, can be found at the links below. Dr. Lisa Indar, Ad Interim Executive Director, CARPHA This year, our focus is on …
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Canda-Guyana Chamber of Commerce Information Session, March 1, 2025
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The Canada-Guyana Chamber of Commerce promotes and facilitate investment and trade between Guyana and Canada and other countries. They are holding an Information Session.📅 Date: Saturday, March 1, 2025📍 Location: Woodbine Banquet Hall, 30 Vice Regent Blvd, Etobicoke, ON⏰ Time:🔹 8:30 AM – Registration, Breakfast & Networking🔹 9:00 AM – Session Begins🎤 Featured Speakers:*✅ Suraj Mattai – Chief Operations Officer, …
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York University to lead international efforts in reducing inequality
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By Alexander Kari Maavara January 29, 2025 York University has earned another distinction for its commitment to positive change in being named the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) Hub Chair for Sustainable Development Goal 10 – Reducing Inequality for a three-year term from 2025-27. UNAI is an arm of the United Nations committed to helping higher education institutions integrate and support the fulfilment …
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CARICOM Heads of Government will meet in Barbados for 48th Regular Meeting |19-21 February 2025
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January 29, 2025 Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government will meet in Barbados, 19-21 February 2025, for their 48th Regular Meeting which is being convened under the theme – Strength in Unity: Forging Caribbean Resilience, Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development. Heads of Government will discuss several pressing issues for the Community, including food and nutrition security; climate change and the climate finance agenda; …
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The UWI appointed as Hub Chair for Climate Action by United Nations Academic Impact
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The University of the West Indies (The UWI) has been appointed as the new Chair of the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Hub Chair for SDG 13 (Climate Action). United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) is an initiative that has engaged higher education institutions since 2010 in supporting and contributing to the realisation of the Organisation’s purposes and principles, …
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About the the Canada-Caribbean Institute (CCI)
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The CCI is a collaboration between Caribbean and Canadian universities and colleges. The mission of the Institute is to provide a forum:
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to connect academic institutions, scholars, the business and public sectors, civil society, the cultural and diaspora communities
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to inform and encourage collaboration across Canada and the Caribbean to advance important social, environmental, and economic issues that are vital to the shared prosperity and advancement of both regions; and
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to identify impediments and opportunities related to such progress.
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For more information please visit our website
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