International Climate Conference 2024
Welcome to the University of Technology, Jamaica’s inaugural staging of our International Climate Change Conference 2024
We are truly honoured to have you join us for this exciting event, that will bring together notable Climate Change and Sustainable Energy expertise of global, regional and local academics and professionals. Over the two days, we will explore the latest trends, innovations, and best practices in the areas of: Renewable Energy, Sustainable Technologies, Geospatial Sciences and Artificial Intelligence; Ecosystem Resilience and Conservation; Urban Resilience and Infrastructure Development; Climate Cooperation, Legal and Finance; Policy, Social Equity, Justice and Poverty Alleviation; and Climate Education and Capacity Building.
Our conference features an impressive array of speakers, led by The Most Honourable Prime Minister of Jamaica, Andrew Holness ON, PC, MP. Our Plenary speakers are very distinguished in their respective fields and will be complemented by panel discussions, featuring industry experts. Our technical sessions, will feature judiciously selected presentations, by professionals who will empower you for adaptation and mitigation. Arrangements have been made with a number of entities which have implemented Climate Smart practices, to tour their facilities on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Please see our Book a Tour page on this website and select your choice of a tour. We invite you to take full advantage of the tremendous networking opportunities. We encourage you to engage with our speakers, asking questions, and sharing your experiences.
Our heartfelt thanks goes out to our sponsors, speakers, members of the organising committee and volunteers for making this event possible. We look forward to a productive and inspiring conference, one which is solution oriented, geared at pointing institutions, agencies, professionals and members of the public in the direction of being Climate Smart.
A very entertaining package awaits you during our closing ceremony!
Please take a moment to review the agenda, familiarize yourself with the venue, and get settled. Let's make the most of our time together!
| Chair: Dr. Glendon G. Newsome | Faculty of the Built Environment, UTech Ja | |
| Mrs. Suzette | Adams-Rickards | Faculty of the Built Environment, UTech Ja |
| Mr. Omar | Alcock | Climate Change Division Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation |
| Mr. Fernandez | Anderson | Faculty of the Built Environment, UTech Ja |
| Prof. Carol | Archer | Faculty of the Built Environment, UTech Ja |
| Dr. Earl | Bailey, | Faculty of the Built Environment, UTech Ja |
| Mr. David | Barrett | Course Advisory Committee, Master of Science is Sustainable Energy & Climate Change, UTech Ja |
| Mr. Ivor | Bennet | Markeying Unit, UTech Ja |
| Dr. Therese | Chambers | Faculty of Engineering and Computing, UTech Ja |
| Mr. Peter | Clarke | Water Resources Authority, Jamaica |
| Ms. Crystal-Gail | Clue | Faculty of the Built Environment, UTech Ja |
| Ms. Shakira | Davis | Learning Technologies Support Unit, UTech Ja |
| Dr. Rosemarie | Dixon | College of Business and Management, UTech Ja |
| Mr. Erinski | Easy | Learning Technologies Support Unit, UTech Ja |
| Mr. Wycliffe | Frater | Faculty of the Built Environment, UTech Ja |
| Dr. Nadine | Freeman-Prince | Faculty of the Built Environment, UTech Ja |
| Ms. Tiffany | Givans | Faculty of the Built Environment, UTech Ja |
| Dr. Anetheo | Jackson, | Faculty of the Built Environment, UTech Ja |
| Dr. Addonna | Jardine-Comrie | Faculty Science and Sport, UTech Ja |
| Mr. Maurice | Mason | Institute for Sustainable Development, UWI |
| Mrs. Mlela | Matandara-Clarke | Faculty of the Built Environment, UTech Ja |
| Mr. Ian | McGowan | Faculty of Engineering and Computing, UTech Ja |
| Mr. Frederick | Mills | College of Business and Management, UTech Ja |
| Dr. Laurence | Neufville, | Faculty of the Built Environment, UTech Ja |
| Ms. Meisha | Paul | Faculty of the Built Environment, UTech Ja |
| Dr. Elizabeth | Pigou-Dennis, | Faculty of the Built Environment, UTech Ja |
| Dr. Ruth | Potopsingh | Former Associate Vice President-Sustainable Energy and Head, Caribbean Sustainable Energy and Innovation Institute (CSEII), UTech Ja |
| Mr. Kirkland | Rowe | Faculty of Engineering and Computing, UTech Ja |
| Mr. Carlyon | Russell | Learning Technologies Support Unit, UTech Ja |
| Mrs. Sara | Shabaka | Faculty of the Built Environment, UTech Ja |
| Dr. Copeland | Stupart, | Faculty of the Built Environment, UTech Ja |
| Ms. Mareka | Sutherland | Faculty of the Built Environment, UTech Ja |
| Mrs. Patrice | Thomas-Cameron | Faculty of the Built Environment, UTech Ja |
| Mrs. Nakiesha | Whitfield | Caribbean Sustainable Energy and Innovation Institute (CSEII), UTech Ja |
| Mr. Meredith | Williams | College of Health Sciences, UTech Ja |
| Prof. Garfield | Young | Faculty of the Built Environment, UTech Ja |