Emily Dick-Forde
Emily, an advocate for the UNSDGs, with expertise in ESG, climate finance & blue economy financing, serves as Deputy Principal at The University of the West Indies Global Campus.
Location Trinidad & Tobago
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Agreed. There is a need for gradual and pragmatic approaches to JT so that no one in left behind in efforts toward climate action. All climate action must be just, equitable and sustainable- socially, economically and environmentally.
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Emily Dick-Forde replied to Phuong Anh Nguyen
Hi Phuong Anh Nguyen I would think all aspects must be included to promote true sustainability and social justice as we seek to transition to a low carbon future. There can be such diversity of impacts on different groups that careful thought and meaningful engagement with all stakeholders must occur. Thank you for this point.
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Agreed. We shall revisit and revise. Thanks for this valuable feedback. Much appreciated.
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We truly hope for things to turn around to allow for improved quality of lives and livelihood. In your own way you are making a difference even by engaging with the content of this course. Then see how you can implement some small changes in your own household.
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Yes indeed. Reducing our personal energy consumption is important.
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Yes indeed. That is why climate financing is linked to climate justice and the developed nations have pledged, with many delivering on their pledges, to provide funds for adaptation and mitigation actions in developing countries. The Green Climate Fund is one such institution receiving and distributing climate financing.
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Governance of nations and indeed institutions are central to achieving a just society. Justice, good governance and responsible stewardship of planetary resources all go hand in hand for the achievement of the globally agreed Agenda 2030 with the 177 sustainable development goals (UNSDGs). At the centre of the UNSDGs is the intention that no one must be left...
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The technology involves some capture and storage of energy in batteries for use when there is not much sunlight. The technology for most renewable energy sources has been improving. Barbados has been improving on the use of solar power for over 3 decades.
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Emily Dick-Forde replied to Azeez Ogundiran
Azeez, this course and other related Future Learn courses can provide you with a solid foundation in those topics.
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Absolutely correct. Stakeholder consultations that are meaningful must be at the heart of a just transition to a low carbon economy.
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Indeed this topic is important for all employers in the public and private sectors to understand so that measures are put in place to retool, upskill and reposition employees to remain employed in green jobs that are meaningful and uplifting, or to create businesses for themselves as we move to increasingly more green and blue (marine based) economic...
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Emily Dick-Forde replied to Colette J
Welcome to the course Colette. It is great to see you in the learning space. Do invite colleagues from your Ministry and especially union leaders and members to engage with the content from this course.
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Emily Dick-Forde made a comment
Welcome to the course everyone. It is good to see life long learners from varying countries here in this important course.
