Green Economy Scoping Study for Barbados Prepared for: The Government of Barbados Prepared by: the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus (UWI-Cave Hill) in association with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Population Profile Population growth Population density Life expectancy Aging population

Economic Background

Natural Resource Profile One of the most water scarce countries in the world… Most of the islands resources are stressed from economic activities …

Natural Resource Profile Dependence on imported energy… Management of waste with limited land resources… Four waste disposal sites Domestic waste is about 3.4 kg/person/day

The GESS… Sustainable development Green economy Economic management Social equity

THE PROCESS…

The Project Team GETSC Representatives from: – Government – Labour – Business – Civil society Technical Team Natural resource management (fisheries) Economist (agriculture, macroeconomics and natural resource) Engineer Urban planner Tourism specialists

Presentations by GETSC Members and Specially Invited Guests Green Housing Resource Efficiency in Agriculture Organic Cabbage Fertility Trial Going Green: How Standards Can Help Resource Efficiency in Tourism The BIDC – A Green Corporate Citizen Survey on Greening in the Manufacturing Sector

Client Meetings Ministry of Agriculture Regulatory Agencies Ministry of Transport Ministry of Housing Ministry of Tourism Energy Division & Key Private Stakeholders

Stakeholder Engagement Process FisheriesTransportHousing AgricultureTourism

Green Economy Solutions Panel Series What is a Green Economy? Can local production be clean and green? Economic and fiscal strategies to aid the green transition

Inventory of Best Practices The Rum Refinery of Mount Gay Ltd. Sun Powered Transport and Works Good Governance and Sustainable Fisheries Solar Transport Project Inc. Coastal Zone Management Unit 30 Years of Solar Water Heating The Solar House Sustainable Land Management

THE FINDINGS…

Green Economy Realization National Commission on Sustainable Development National legislation MEAs

Agriculture Revitalize the Industry Enhance resource efficiency

Agriculture Strengths Strong interest in wellness Highly literate labor force Investment Gaps Praedial larceny Institutional strengthening Market development and intelligence Cultivation

Agriculture Restructured Sugar Industry Energy Competitiveness Organic Agriculture Locally produced organic fertilizers Cooperatives Poverty reduction

Fisheries Economic benefits Reduce wastage

Fisheries Strengths Several policy and legislative instruments Some attempts at using renewable energy at the the harvest and post- harvest stage Investment Gaps Institutional developmentStandards legislationEco labellingRegional certification

Fisheries Fish offal into higher value added products Fish leather Clean technologies

Building and Housing Greater recycling of building materials Affordable housing

Building and Housing Strengths History of resource efficient technology (e.g. solar water heaters) Legislation supportive of green consumption Investment Gaps Training programmes and regional experts Low cost green housing solutions Cultural preference for detached housing units Lack of overarching policy framework

Building and Housing Convert derelict sugar factories into waste-to-energy plants Provisions and subventions Recycling communities

Transport Quality and quantity of public transport Reduce congestion

Transport Strengths Dense road network Investment in ports of entry Investment Gaps Public attitudesAir pollutionTraffic congestionHuman resource capacity

Transport On street parking charges Integrated approach to public transport Standards for fuel mixes Recycling scrap metal from shops Green vehicles

Tourism Sustainable product Reduce impact on the environment

Tourism Strengths Mature tourism product Diversification of tourism product Airlift capacity Sustainable policy framework governing tourism development Investment Gaps Low occupancy ratesClimate changeHeavy dependence on importsCost of green certificationMeasurement

Tourism Marketing Barbados as a green destination Develop heritage tourism sites Building relationships between the industry and firms providing inputs Agro-tourism Creation of marine protected areas

WAY FORWARD…

Roadmap for Barbados Operational Principles Policy cohesion, governance and institutions Public sector leadership Private sector commitment Public education Partnerships and synergies Periodic monitoring Promote SID- SIDS knowledge transfer Capacity building Science-policy research platform