BELMOPAN, Belize, Mar 17, CMC – The Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM), says it has designed a comprehensive seven week online course for post graduate students from Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
It said that the funding for the “Shaping Ocean Leaders: Sustainable Development Skills for SIDS Youth,” is being provided by Our Shared Ocean, an initiative from the government of Ireland to build research partnerships with SIDS.
CRFM said that the course will run through April and May and will provide participants with an understanding of the interplay between social, economic, and environmental factors crucial for fostering sustainable practices.
“This virtual training course in sustainable development for post-graduate students from SIDS is tailored to equip students with a comprehensive understanding and practical skills essential for driving positive change within their communities and beyond, covering a diverse range of topics including sustainable business strategies, cross-sectoral collaboration, and global sustainability initiatives,” the CRFM said in a statement.
It said the initiative will equip participants with relevant and practical skills that can be applied to their current studies, adding that there will be a fully funded opportunity to attend the three-day Global Sustainable Islands Summit (GSIS) to be held in St. Kitts-Nevis, May 27-29.
The forum in Basseterre will focus on sustainable development and climate resilience through partnerships targeted at island states.
The GSIS is the third major sustainability-focused conference that the country will host beginning on March 17 when it hosts the three-day Green Climate Fund (GCF) Regional Dialogue with the Caribbean, focusing focus on climate financing.
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