CaribClimate Podcast Ep.1 - A New Approach to Caribbean Rainwater Harvesting

CaribClimate Podcast

"Water is life" is an oft-repeated maxim, especially when we think about potable water, and water used for household purposes. As a direct result of climate change, the Caribbean is expected to see a shift in rainfall patterns. This means that the way we think about capturing, storing and using water will have to change.

In this episode, we're joined by Clive Carpenter of GWP Consultants, who talks to us about the work that the Caribbean Regional PPCR's partners have done in strengthening the capacity of water professionals to deliver region-specific Rainwater Harvesting solutions.

Specific to Rainwater Harvesting, research was done into existing initiatives and how Rainwater Harvesting could be done in a way that reflected the realities of the region. Coming out of this work, trainings for water professionals were held, as well as policy briefs, guides and a household water balance calculator.

The CaribClimate Podcast has been commissioned by the Caribbean Regional PPCR. A 5-year, 10.9 Million USD project funded by the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) and administered by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), through the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Office of Research and Innovation (MORI). The project's objectives were to:

1. Improve the Caribbean's processes to acquire, store, analyze, access and disseminate climate-relevant data.

2. Pilot and scale-up innovative climate-resilient initiatives in the region.

Learn more about the project by visiting caribppcr.org.jm