The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission, in collaboration with key regional and international partners, is set to host the 3rd Caribbean NDC Investment Forum and Marketplace from 31 March to 2 April 2025 in Grenada.
This premier event will bring together policymakers, private sector leaders, development agencies, and investors to accelerate financing for climate action and resilience-building in the Caribbean.
Themed “Investing in Climate Action for a Resilient Future,” the investment forum will build on the successes of previous forums held in St Lucia in 2018 and 2022, respectively. As the region works towards implementing second-generation Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement, this forum will serve as a vital platform to foster partnerships, share best practices, and mobilise financing for sustainable development.
Since the adoption of the Paris Agreement in 2015, all 6 independent OECS Member States have ratified the treaty, committing to ambitious emissions reduction and climate adaptation targets. However, achieving these targets requires significant financial and technical support, beyond the means of OECS Small Island Developing States (SIDS). The Caribbean NDC Finance Initiative (NDCFI), launched in 2017, was established to assist in bridging this gap by catalysing investments in low-carbon and resilient infrastructure.
The NDC Investment Forum aims to:
- Recognise the successes of the NDCFI and its role in advancing NDC implementation
- Expand the NDCFI network to drive ambitious climate action and enhance financial sustainability
- Strengthen collaboration between governments, private sector entities, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and international development partners
- Showcase Caribbean climate leadership and investment-ready projects
- Facilitate matchmaking between project developers and potential investors
- Highlight innovative, scalable projects in energy, water, infrastructure, and food production.
- Attract new partners, collaborators, and sources of finance
A core component of the NDC Investment Forum is the Marketplace, which will be a hub for climate investment opportunities, providing a dynamic space for connecting buyers, sellers, and financiers of climate solutions. It will feature:
- Investment matchmaking opportunities
- Coaching and capacity-building sessions
- A Resilient Climate Fair with booths, demonstrations, and exhibits
- Presentations tailored to the private sector and investors
Who will participate?
The Marketplace will be open to a diverse range of stakeholders, including:
- Regional and international private sector representatives
- Trade associations and financial institutions
- Development and international funding agencies
- Engineering and construction firms
- Regional and international NGOs
- Government agencies and policymakers
- Insurance sector stakeholders
- General public (for selected sessions and exhibits)
The Caribbean NDC Investment Forum and Marketplace was founded by the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), the Government of St Lucia, the NDC Partnership, and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
The 3rd NDC Investment Forum is sponsored by the Government of Grenada, the European Union Global Gateway, the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), the OPEC Fund for International Development, the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), and the NDC Partnership.
How to participate
Interested individuals and entities are encouraged to register for both the Forum and Marketplace. Additional details on registration, exhibition opportunities, and application procedures will be announced soon.
For more information or to participate in this event, please email [email protected].
