The UWI Climate Education, Justice and Literacy Hub

Advancing Climate Education in the Caribbean and Other Small Island Developing States (SIDS)

Welcome to The University of the West Indies Climate Education, Justice and Literacy Hub. This online space allows users to learn more about the science of climate change, action for climate resilience and to collaborate with others on solutions.

The climate crisis affects every corner of the earth. In the Caribbean, more intense storms, coastal flooding, depleted coral reefs and marine degradation are becoming increasingly evident.

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These shocks have resulted in devastating impacts for people, economies, livelihoods and the environment.
Without accurate information about climate change, its consequences will continue to escalate, impacting vulnerable communities and ecosystems. Insufficient climate change education hinders efforts to mitigate climate action, calls for climate justice and access to climate financing to fund critical actions.

The UWI and Climate Education

Climate change education is a priority for The UWI. It is the first educational institution in the Caribbean to develop an online hub. In 2019, the International Association of Universities selected The UWI to mobilise higher education and research institutions for sustainable development.
The Open Society Foundations (OSF) funded Climate Education, Justice and Literacy Hub - is a repository of information in support of Agenda 2030 with climate justice, climate literacy and education as the focus. This online hub is grounded in the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) - SDG 4 (Quality Education with a focus on youth engagement), SDG 13 (Climate Action) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) will be at the forefront of our work.

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Perspectives

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Featured Resource

A Matter of Caribbean Survival

The UWI Global Partnerships and Sustainable Futures 

UNSD

Did you know? Every Sustainable Development Goal brings us one step closer to a fairer, greener and more resilient world.
Read the United Nations Sustainable Development Report 2026 and be inspired to turn knowledge into action!

Your Voice

Let your voice be heard! Please complete a brief feedback form and help us to improve the Hub.

The UWI GLOBAL CAMPUS CLIMATE CONFERENCE GRENADA 2027

The UWI Global Campus invites researchers, practitioners, policymakers, students, and professionals to submit abstracts for its Climate Conference Grenada 2027 themed: Towards a Climate Smart Future: Resilience | Innovation | Adaptation.

Conference Details:

  • Dates: April 7–9, 2027

  • Venue: Grenada and Virtual Participation

  • Abstracts are welcome for:

  • Research Papers

  • Poster Presentations

  • Oral Presentations


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Extended Deadline for Abstract: 10 October 2026.
Learn more and submit your abstract here: https://global.uwi.edu/climate-conference-2027/submissions
The UWI is bringing together voices from across the Caribbean and the world to shape practical, innovative, and resilient responses to climate change. 


 

Be part of the movement.
#UWIClimateConference2027

Your Contribution

Share your work with others. We welcome contributions of original work which meet the objectives of the hub.

Partners

  • GICSRD
  • Open Society Foundations
This website was supported by a grant from the Open Society Foundations.
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