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approaches and inclusive perspectives. Policy implementation on the ground is advancing at
Strengthening of strategic alliances, the further a snail’s pace. Under current policies, it is estimated
digitization of processes and the active participation that the end-of-century warming will be 2.7°C.
of citizens in energy transition are therefore key The Caribbean region, while actively attempting
success factors that will significantly contribute to to increase its resilience in all forms, remains
overcoming the pandemic, whilst decarbonizing our geographically vulnerable to not only climate change,
energy systems and strengthening their resilience. but to the other natural hazards which threaten it. To
The region needs to adapt to climate change in order effectively unravel and address its many challenges
to be prepared for what is coming. At the same time, is no easy undertaking for any island. It is imperative
it should embrace technology to tackle and reduce that the region uses its shared vulnerability as an
the impact of climate change. Science must be woven avenue to tackle these challenges as a united entity
through every single consideration in our response – utilizing the power and expertise of national and
to this global problem we face. After playing the role regional organizations. As a premier institution
of the diagnostician, science now needs to play the in the Caribbean, CARILEC continues to promote
role of the treatment, which will be in technology, the agenda for Energy Transition and Climate
innovation, natural solutions as well as behavioral Change mitigation under three (3) key pillars –
and societal change. Around 70% of the world’s decarbonization, security of supply and energy
economy is now committed to reaching net zero affordability. We strongly believe in facilitating the
emissions. More than 80 countries have formally development of world class, sustainable electric
updated their Nationally Determined Contributions energy and continue to lend support, expertise, and
(NDCs), and all G7 countries have announced new training to meet these goals.
NDC targets that put them on the path to net zero We hope that as you engage in this issue of the
emissions by 2050. Accounting for around half of the CE Journal, your interests will be awakened, and
global economy, all the countries that make up the you will acquire an increased appreciation of the
G7 have updated their 2030 targets to put them on Caribbean electric energy sector. Thank you for
a pathway to net zero by 2050. Concerns from many your resolute support and sustained interest in the
vulnerable countries were aired at COP26 and it is work of the Secretariat. We eagerly welcome your
abundantly clear that much more work is expected insights into how we can further develop successful
to achieve the goals set out for 2030 and beyond. and outstanding sustainable energy solutions for the
Plans for net-zero are not being matched by action. people of the Caribbean region.

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