Climate change and its impacts on the Greater Caribbean
16 to the 20 of July of 2019
Faculty of Economics, University of Havana, Cuba
Open call to participate in the Seminar
Up to 5 scholarships will be awarded for participation
Registration closes: May 27, 2019.
To register, you must fill out the form below.
The CLACSO Working Group on Crisis, Responses, and Alternatives in the Greater Caribbean and the Norman Girvan Chair of Caribbean Studies at the University of Havana are organizing this call for papers aimed at students, researchers, and social actors interested in and committed to addressing the negative effects of climate change in the Greater Caribbean. The content on climate change in the Caribbean is framed within the broader discussion of sustainable development and the specific challenges that small Caribbean island states, highly vulnerable to climate change, face on a daily basis.
The Seminar is an activity designed to broaden and deepen understanding of the nature and effects of climate change in the Caribbean and the design and implementation of mitigation and adaptation measures. It focuses on the economic, social, political, and cultural dimensions of these processes and uses the Greater Caribbean region, with an emphasis on the islands and the Cuban case, as its frame of reference.
Specific objectives:
- Analyze the effects of climate change on the environment, economies, communities, and cultures of the Greater Caribbean.
- To provide a space for learning and dialogue on the impact of climate change on development strategies in the insular Caribbean.
- Exchange knowledge among participants on actions to address climate change and successful experiences for mitigation and adaptation in the Greater Caribbean.
- Advance the formation of networks of researchers and activists interested in the effects of climate change in the Greater Caribbean.
will be selected up to 25 participants In total, with a focus on the countries of the Greater Caribbean (including all territories with Caribbean coastlines) and the insular Caribbean, particularly Cuba.
The organization will award 5 total participation scholarships These scholarships include round-trip airfare, accommodation, meals, and local transportation during the event. They will be awarded as follows: two as reimbursements of up to USD 1.000 each, and three covering the expenses outlined by the organizers. The evaluation committee will determine the recipients of each scholarship.
The other 20 participants will have their snacks and lunches covered during the days of the Seminar and will have to pay for their own travel and accommodation.
The seminar has no tuition or registration fees. and awards a certificate of participation.
Location: Faculty of Economics, University of Havana, Cuba
Dates: from July 16 to 20, 2019.
SEMINAR COORDINATION:
- Dr. Jacqueline Laguardia Martínez, Coordinator of the CRAGC Working Group and member of the 'Norman Girvan' Chair of Caribbean Studies at the University of Havana.
- MSc. Milagros Martínez, Co-Coordinator of the CRAGC Working Group and Executive Secretary of the 'Norman Girvan' Chair of Caribbean Studies at the University of Havana
- Dr. Marlen Sánchez, member of the CRAGC Working Group and of the 'Norman Girvan' Chair of Caribbean Studies at the University of Havana
APPLICATION EVALUATION COMMITTEE:
- Dr. Jacqueline Laguardia Martínez, Coordinator of the CRAGC Working Group and member of the Norman Girvan Chair.
- MSc. Milagros Martínez, Co-Coordinator of the CRAGC Working Group and Executive Secretary of the 'Norman Girvan' Chair of Caribbean Studies at the University of Havana.
- Dr. Antonio Romero, member of the CRAGC Working Group and President of the 'Norman Girvan' Chair of Caribbean Studies at the University of Havana.
- MSc. Armando Fernández, member of the CRAGC Working Group.
- Pablo Vommaro, Director of Research at CLACSO.
Inquiries will only be accepted via email, by writing to: [email protected]
The application must contain:
- Personal Data Sheet:
Full name
Date of birth
Telephone Number
Email Contact
Country of birth
Country of residence
Institutional affiliation (If it is a CLACSO member center, clearly indicate which one)
Role performed in the institution - Complete CV
- Letter of motivation explaining your application to the Seminar, including your main interests and expectations for participation.
- Summary of his career in working with Climate Change in the Greater Caribbean.
- Letter of support from the institution through which you are applying. If it is a CLACSO member center, clearly indicate which one.
REGISTRATION CLOSES: MAY 27, 2019.
To register, you must fill out the form below.
ORGANIZE:
CLACSO Working Group Crisis, Responses and Alternatives in the Greater Caribbean (CRAGC)
Norman Girvan Chair of Caribbean Studies, University of Havana, Cuba
SUPPORTED BY:
International Council for Science (ISC) – Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean (ROLAC)
Ford Foundation
Social Science Research Council
UNESCO Regional Office for Culture in Latin America and the Caribbean
RESULTS OF THE CALL FOR APPLICATIONS:
| Participant | Institutional Belonging | Country of residence |
| FULL SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS | ||
| Dieulin OSTAVIEN | CINECOLOHAITI Foundation (activist) | Haiti |
| Claudia Suyapa Pineda Medina | Honduran Alliance Against Climate Change (AHCC) | Honduras |
| Damaris GOTTO | National Institute of Hydrology and Climatology | Venezuela |
| WINNERS RECEIVE SUPPORT FOR $1000 | ||
| Jean Félix Roosevelt | Platform of Haitian Human Rights Organizations (POHDH) | Haiti |
| Diandra Altagracia PEÑA GARCÍA | Ministry of Economy, Planning and Development of the Dominican Republic (MEPyD) (official) | Dominican Republic |
| SELECTED TO PARTICIPATE | ||
| Participant | Institutional Belonging | Country of residence |
| Daniel Alejandro Ruden Restrepo | International Center for Tropical Agriculture – CIAT | Colombia |
| Adrián Álvarez Adán | Faculty of Geography, University of Havana | Cuba |
| Anisley Morejón Ramos | Institute of Philosophy, University of Havana | Cuba |
| Antonio Torres Reyes | Faculty of Geography, University of Havana | Cuba |
| Arianna Rodríguez García | Center for Demographic Studies (CEDEM), University of Havana | Cuba |
| Arlene Gómez Palacios | CEC «Norman Girván» of the University of Havana | Cuba |
| Mildred Cabrejas Quintana | Cuban Association of Social Communicators | Cuba |
| Diana Ilena LEGRÁ BROOKS | Center for International Policy Research (CIPI) | Cuba |
| Elizabeth Godefoy Núñez | Environmental Agency | Cuba |
| Felipe Matos Pupo | Center for Coastal Ecosystem Research | Cuba |
| Graciela GONZÁLEZ OLMEDO | Faculty of Philosophy and History – University of Havana | Cuba |
| Guillermo Lázaro ANDRÉS ALPÍZAR | Center for World Economy Research (CIEM) | Cuba |
| Harold Cantalapiedra Barreto | Environmental Agency | Cuba |
| Hassan Pérez Casabona | Center for Hemispheric and United States Studies (CEHSEU) of the University of Havana | Cuba |
| Julio Iván González Piedra | Faculty of Geography, University of Havana | Cuba |
| Juan Manuel Fernández Lorenzo | Faculty of Geography, University of Havana | Cuba |
| Sahilí Cristiá LARA | Center for Demographic Studies (CEDEM), University of Havana | Cuba |
| Li Liu JIMENEZ CHANG | General Directorate for Latin America and the Caribbean – MINREX | Cuba |
| Lidice Castro Serrano | Risk Assessment Group, Environment Agency (CITMA) | Cuba |
| Madelín DELISLE GOITE | Environmental Agency | Cuba |
| Marisleidys Concepción Pérez | Faculty of Philosophy and History – University of Havana | Cuba |
| Marilys ZAYAS SHUMAN | Women's Publishing | Cuba |
| Mileykis Pérez Velazco | Center for International Economic Research (CIEI) of the University of Havana | Cuba |
| Rosabel Sotolongo Gutierrez | Institute of Philosophy, University of Havana | Cuba |
| Luis Fernando Rivas Álvarez | Central American University (UCA) | El Salvador |
| Jean Jores PIERRE | Haitian Lobbying Platform for Alternative Development (PAPDA) | Haiti |
| Lidia Elizabeth TORRES BERNHARD | Honduran Institute of Earth Sciences (IHCIT). National University | Honduras |
| Maritza Islas Vargas | Faculty of Political and Social Sciences - FCPyS/UNAM, Mexico | Mexico |
| Juanalberto MEZA VILLEGAS | Latin American Faculty of Social Sciences, Mexico – FLACSO | Mexico |
| Marien SALDAÑA GUILLEN | Metropolitan Autonomous University. Division of Social Sciences and Humanities - Xochimilco Unit | Mexico |
| Rachel Carvalho | Center for Social Studies CES/UC | Portugal |
| Cesar Apolinar Nuñez Lockward | Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (FHCS) | Dominican Republic |
| Danilo Minaya | Miuca – Multi-thematic School | Dominican Republic |
| Gonzalo Basile | FLACSO Dominican Republic | Dominican Republic |
| Jovanny Santiago KRANWINKEL FERMÍN | Dominican Episcopal Conference | Dominican Republic |
| Lourdes Fernanda MEYRELES VICIOUS | FLACSO Dominican Republic | Dominican Republic |
| Oscar Feo Isturiz | Arnoldo Gabaldon Institute of Advanced Studies in Health (School of Public Health of the Ministry of Health) | Venezuela |
| Hildemar José Sánchez | Venezuelan School of Planning Foundation – EVP | Venezuela |
| Fakri Rodriguez Pinello | Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba | Cuba |
| Gilda Carolina SILVESTRUCCI RIVERA | Honduran Alliance Against Climate Change | Honduras |
This ruling is irrevocable and cannot be appealed.
Havana, June 6, 2019.
