Recent Activities

On March 22, 2024, the ICCF Group hosted a breakfast briefing with the Saint Lucia Conservation Caucus to commemorate World Water Day.

The panel event, Water for Peace and Prosperity, was chaired by Mr. Chamberlain Emmanuel, Head of Environmental Sustainability at the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), a critical partner of the project in the region. Dr. James Fletcher, Managing Director of Soloricon Ltd., and former Minister for Public Service, Sustainable Development, Energy, Science and Technology, gave keynote remarks on Water Adaptation and Sustainable Financing for the Water Sector. Sustainable water planning and sustainable financing have both been identified as priorities at the regional and national level.

The panelists included:

• Ms. Laverne Walker: Programme Management Officer, Marine Pollution, Cartagena Convention Secretariat, UNEP, and Senior Project Officer, Caribbean Large Marine Ecosystem Project (CLME+) Project - Pollution and Integrated Water Resource Management
• Mr. Ignatius Jean: Executive Director, Caribbean Water & Sewerage Association (CAWASA), and Chairman of the Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI) - Water & Sanitation Progress Through Partnerships and Cooperation
  Mrs. Zilta George-Leslie: CEO, Water And Sewage Company (WASCO) - Challenges as a Utility Provider (including non-revenue water)
• Mr. Carl Hunter: Chair of the Saint Lucia Hospitality & Tourism Association (SLHTA) Environmental Committee, and Asset Enhancement Manager, Jade Mountain & Anse Chastanet Resort - Maximizing the Guest Experience While Minimizing the Use of Water