The Barbados Institute of Management and Productivity (BIMAP) has implemented several climate change initiatives such as, the outfitting of LED light fixture throughout the compound, installation of water tanks and rain harvesting systems in an effort to assist the country with its fight against climate change. Barbados possesses many of the inherent economic, social and environmental vulnerabilities that are associated with Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Among others, these include susceptibility to natural disasters and extreme events; a small population; limited land and natural resource base; and a small open economy. These will be exacerbated by the impacts of climate change and, if left unchecked, will undermine the sustainable development gains that have been achieved over the course of the country?s history.

In response, the Government of Barbados made a commitment to transition the country to become a 100% renewable carbon-neutral island-state by 2030. The Government developed the Barbados National Energy Policy (BNEP) 2019-2030 document which sets out the strategic pathway to achieve this goal. The thrust to a greener economy is also linked to Barbados? international commitments to the implementation of the Sustainable Developments Goals (SDGs) and its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). As a non-profit organisation that benefits from government subventions, the BIMAP team sought to increase its contribution to the achievement of the various goals by installing PV power generation systems onto the roof which will further reduce BIMAP?s reliance on fossil fuel generated energy and reduce its carbon emission foot print and assist the country to attain its renewable energy targets. The installation of plumbing fittings with water conservation technology will also assist in the reduction of the use of potable water. Barbados experiences high levels of droughts and is listed as a water scarce country; therefore, the installation of these new fittings will assist in the country?s efforts to preserve water. The transition to a paperless campus with the acceleration of the E-learning platform is the Institute?s contribution to the global fight to save trees.

Activities to be implemented:
The successful implementation of the project will entail the following activities:
Activity 1: The installation of a 36kwp DC PV power system onto the roof of the institute to reduce its carbon foot print.
Activity 2: To outfit the compound with plumbing fittings (toilets and sinks) that will reduce the use of potable water.
Activity 3: To accelerate the transition to the E-learning platform which will allow for online registration and payment to assist in the transition to a paperless campus.
Activity 4: Undertake a public awareness campaign to demonstrate the benefits of PV power systems energy efficiency and water conservation.