Project Detail

Youth Empowerment through Certification and Application in Renewable and Energy Efficient Technologoes

The environmental problem which this project seeks to address is that of carbon emissions which are specifically linked to climate change. Carbon dioxide is one of the main greenhouse gases which contributes to the greenhouse effect. The reduction of carbon emissions is one of the most effective ways to reverse the adverse impacts which this human-induced phenomenon has had on the lives and livelihoods of all human beings.

The community of Rocky Point, Clarendon where this project will be implemented is quite familiar with the impacts of climate change on life as they know it. Over the last decade, this fishing community has witnessed the disappearance of its beach and the disastrous effects of intensified storms. This first-hand experience has caused many community members to acknowledge that climate change is happening now, and we must change our consumption practices to reverse the effects of global warming and create a more sustainable future.

. The fisherfolk in playing their role in the adoption of RE technology will undertake awareness sessions on the available options to replace their petrol boat engines with solar powered technology (an electric outboard Drive). Youth empowerment is seen as a vehicle through which a shift in energy sources and consumption can take place. Youth possess the ability to create change within their communities and beyond that. The group will be partnering with the Jamaica Maritime Institute Trust Fund (JMITF) and the Caribbean Maritime University to train and certify young people within the community of Rocky Point with the requisite skills to install renewable and energy efficiency technologies namely: such as photovoltaic solar panels, LED lights, light motion sensors over project period. Project ICE will also be partnering with the JMITF/CMU to retrofit the community centre.

In order to impact the wider community and foster sustainability, the project will allow the young participants from the training to demonstrate their knowledge by retrofitting the community centre with renewable and energy efficiency technologies. This project supports Jamaica?s National Development Plan-Vision 2030, which recognizes the urgency and importance of climate action and the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions which will make Jamaica a healthy natural environment (Goal 4) with a prosperous economy (Goal 3). It also empowers Jamaicans, namely youth to achieve their fullest potential (Goal 1). This also coincides with the aim made in the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) which is the heart of the Paris Agreement and the achievement of these long-term goals. The Paris Agreement requests each country to outline and communicate their post-2020 climate actions. It also embodies the efforts by each country to reduce national emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change

The primary objective of the project is to train and certify young people within the community of Rocky Point with the requisite skills to install renewable and energy efficiency technologies. Expected Results
? Certified cadre of youth in the installation of renewable and energy efficiency technologies
? Fully equipped community centre being operated by energy-efficient technologies
? Increased awareness on climate change mitigation measures and technologies (to encourage the adoption of renewable energy and the use of energy efficient technologies at the household level)

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Project Snapshot

Grantee:

Project ICE Ja Limited

Country:

Jamaica

Area Of Work:

Climate Change Mitigation

Operational Phase:

OP6 - Y5 (Jul 19-Jun 20)

Grant Amount:

US$ 65,000.00

Co-Financing Cash:

Co-Financing in-Kind:

US$ 96,805.00

Project Number:

JAM/SGP/OP6/Y5/CORE/YCC/2019/03

Start Date:

12/2019

End Date:

11/2021

Status:

Satisfactorily Completed

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Solar panels installed at Rocky Point Community Centre

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Project Characteristics and Results

Inovative Financial Mechanisms

Information and communication technologies have changed rapidly over the past twenty years with the key development being the emergence of social media. Social media has become the very tool for relaying information across a broad spectrum. The pace of change is accelerating across the globe, mobile devices dominate in terms of total minutes spent online. This puts the means to connect anywhere, at any given time. A study done by the New York Times Consumer Insight Group revealed the motivations that participants cited for sharing information on social media. These include a desire to reveal valuable and entertaining content to others; to define themselves; to grow and nourish relationships and to get the word out about brands and programmes they like to support. The project will tap into these motivations to involve the youth in the dissemination of knowledge where this project is concerned. A social media page will be established on both widely used social engines, namely Instagram and Twitter to broadcast the impact of this project in Rocky Point. Small vlogs would also be created to give viewers an idea of what takes place during each session. These pages will be handled by 1-3 selected youth members of the training programme and/ or wider community. A knowledge corner is slated to be displayed at the community centre as well as a project website which may serve as knowledge products for those who which to adopt and replicate this project design. Both will provide information on climate change, reducing carbon emissions and the importance of renewable energy and increasing our energy efficiency. With the training of the youths, room for growth, development and a sense of empowerment would be instilled. Now being certified in the area trained, they would be in a position to share the knowledge with other youths in their community, therefore passing on learned knowledge.

Significant Participation of Indigenous Peoples

Not applicable

Emphasis on Sustainable Livelihoods

The certification in the use of renewable energy and energy efficient technologies will allow for the opening of job opportunities that were once previously unattainable. Jamaica?s 2030 plan idealistically wants to move towards making use of renewable energy within its environment. The youth certified under the project will be encouraged and assisted in becoming a group charged with the responsibility of maintaining the renewable and energy efficiency technologies at the centre. This will keep the training fresh in their minds and open up other community members to the possibility of installing renewable and energy efficiency technologies as they would have easy access to those with the requisite skills and certification to install the technologies. Thereby providing earning opportunities for the youth.

Capacity - Building Component

The organization will be partnering with the Rocky Point Development Council Benevolent Society which comprises members within the community. The group has a total of 29 registered members (15 males and 14 females) which have been trained in the maintaining of community facilities with the Jamaica Social Investment Fund, capacity building and events planning with the Social Development Commission (SDC), as well as management training with the Friendly Society. They will be vital in carrying out the day to day activities on the ground and the planning of events such as ensuring that the community centre is clean and open during training hours and assist in the coordination of retrofitting the community centre as well as the graduation ceremony of participants .

Notable Community Participation

The primary objective of the project is to train and certify young people within the community of Rocky Point with the requisite skills to install renewable and energy efficiency technologies. This training and certification of the rural youth in Rocky Point, Clarendon will seek to build understanding in the basics of electrical principles, the design and planning of installing renewable and energy efficiency technologies namely solar photovoltaic installation. Youth empowerment is seen as a vehicle through which a shift in energy sources and consumption can take place. Youth possess the ability to create change within their communities and beyond that. The group will be partnering with the Jamaica Maritime Institute Trust Fund (JMITF) and the Caribbean Maritime University to train and certify young people within the community of Rocky Point with the requisite skills to install renewable and energy efficiency technologies namely: such as photovoltaic solar panels, LED lights, light motion sensors over project period. Project ICE will also be partnering with the JMITF/CMU to retrofit the community centre. In order to impact the wider community and foster sustainability, the project will allow the young participants from the training to demonstrate their knowledge by retrofitting the community centre with renewable and energy efficiency technologies.

Policy Impact

This project supports Jamaica?s National Development Plan-Vision 2030, which recognizes the urgency and importance of climate action and the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions which will make Jamaica a healthy natural environment (Goal 4) with a prosperous economy (Goal 3). It also empowers Jamaicans, namely youth to achieve their fullest potential (Goal 1). This also coincides with the aim made in the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) which is the heart of the Paris Agreement and the achievement of these long-term goals. The Paris Agreement requests each country to outline and communicate their post-2020 climate actions. It also embodies the efforts by each country to reduce national emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change

Promoting Public Awareness of Global Environment

Traditional and social media outlets is one way in which this project will ensure visibility and communication of its impact. The project activities will be vlog, twitted, shared on Instagram and broadcast on a weekly basis and GEF SGP will be tagged. Additionally, banners will be erected at the training site and all events related to the project which will bear the logo of GEF SGP. All social media accounts will give funding credit to all funders. A link will also be place on the page so interested persons can be routed to the GEF SGP website to learn more about their mandate. The project will also create brochures on the initiative for distribution at the public event listed above. A GEF SGP representative will also be invited to speak at all public events, community consultation, the launch, public forum and the official ?opening? of the retrofitted community centre. At the graduating ceremony plaques and certificates will be given to the youth participants. Both plaques and certificated will be branded with the GEF logo and signature of the programme coordinator. A project such as this would require a community consultation meeting in the initial stages where community members and all key stakeholders, particularly community leaders are invited to be introduced to the project as well as for the project team to get any feedback before the launch. Following this, an official project launch will be done where participants will be introduced and given a chance to express their personal interest in the project. Upon completing the project, a public forum would be held where key stakeholders such as Jamaica Social Investment Fund, Social Development Commission and other organizations that carry out community-based work, will be invited to hear the testimonial and impact of the project. A tour of the retrofitted community centre will also be organized with one of the participating youths and a member of the Caribbean Maritime University team being tours guide.

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Indicators

Biophysical

Number of innovations or new technologies developed / applied 3

Empowerment

Number of CBOs / NGOs participated / involved in SGP project 1

Livehood

Number of individuals (gender diaggregated) who have benefited* from SGP project 50

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