Accelerating Parliamentary Action On Climate
Change For A Resilient And Sustainable Region

27-29 May, 2024

During the period 27 to 29 May, 2024, the Parliament of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago in collaboration with the Inter-Parliamentary Union will host a Regional Seminar for Parliaments of the Caribbean on the theme Accelerating Parliamentary Action on Climate Change for a Resilient and Sustainable Region.

Participating Legislatures

Official Programme

Sunday 26 May


Description of Activity
Registration of Delegates at the Hotel.

Monday 27 May


Description of Activity
Registration continues at the Parliament
Opening Session
Welcoming remarks by the Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago and IPU

The panelist presentations will be followed by an interactive discussion.

Digital tools will be used throughout the seminar to increase interaction and knowledge-sharing among participants.

Session I: The state of climate change impacts in the Caribbean – Making loss and damage and climate finance a reality to support the achievement of climate and sustainable development goals

Panelist presentations (10 minutes per presentation)
The panelist presentations will be followed by a brief interactive discussion.
Break-out Sessions
Presentation of Reports and Question & Answer Session
Group photo with delegates
Lunch break: Members’ Dining Room - Red House
Session II:

Topic: People on the move: Addressing climate-induced migration and displacement.

Panelist presentations (10 minutes per presentation)

The panelist presentations will be followed by a brief interactive discussion.

Break-out Sessions
Presentation of Reports and Question & Answer Session

Welcome Reception hosted by the Presiding Officers of the Parliament of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago – Red House Rotunda

Tuesday 28 May


Summary of Day 1 insights and outcomes
Session III: Use of Statistical Data and Scientific Evidence to inform climate decisions
Panelist presentations (10 minutes per presentation)
The panelist presentations will be followed by a brief interactive discussion.
Break-out Sessions
Presentation of Reports and Question & Answer Session
Lunch break: Members’ Dining Room - Red House
Session IV:

Topic: Ensuring health for all across the Caribbean in the face of climate change.
Panelist presentations (10 minutes per presentation)
The panelist presentations will be followed by a brief interactive discussion.
Break-out Sessions
Presentation of Reports and Question & Answer Session
Tea break
Session V: Topic: Climate change and technology - The potential of AI to tackle the climate crisis.

Panelist presentations (10 minutes per presentation)
The panelist presentations will be followed by a brief interactive discussion.
Break-out Sessions
Presentation of Reports and Question & Answer Session
End of Day Two

Wednesday 29 May


Description of Activity
Summary of Day 2
Session VI: Oppurtunities for knowledge sharing and innovationon climate solutions amound islands - Embracing island leadership
Climate tools spotlight: Strengthening legislation and oversight for effective climate action.
Lunch break: Members’ Dining Room - Red House.
Session VII: Topic: Building a climate-resilient and prosperous Caribbean: Boosting adaptation efforts and ensuring livelihood security.
Panelist presentations (10 minutes per presentation)
The panelist presentations will be followed by a brief interactive discussion.
Break-out Sessions
Closing Session
  • Round of final reflections from national delegations
  • Presentation of the seminar conclusions
  • Online evaluation survey

End of Programme

Travel Information


Delegates are asked to make arrangements to arrive into the Piarco International Airport in Piarco, Trinidad.

Participants who arrive on the official arrival date and whose flight details are communicated to the Conference Coordinator will be greeted on arrival at the airport and transported to the Hilton Trinidad & Conference Centre, where Conference participants will be accommodated.

The Parliament is a mere 15 minute drive from the Hilton Trinidad & Conference Centre

Responsibility of Host Branch


    The Trinidad and Tobago Branch and UK Branch of the Common Wealth Parliamentary Association will be responsible for the following:

  1. All meals that are part of the Conference programme
  2. Ground transportation
  3. Conference Programme
  4. Conference facilities and provision of all documents related to the Conference
  5. Special functions that are part of the Conference programme

Hotel Accommodation


All participants will be accommodated at the Hilton, Port of Spain, Trinidad. Breakfast will be included on all days.

Photo Courtesy: Hilton Trinidad And Conference Centre

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Currency & Banking


The currency unit of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago is the TT dollar. There are bills to the value of TTD$1.00; TTD$5.00; TTD$10.00; TTD$20.00; TTD$50.00; TTD$100.00.
The Sterling, Euro and US Dollar cash and travellers' cheques are freely negotiable at any bank, major business place or hotel.

The TT dollar floats against the US Dollar. The current exchange rate is TTD $6.79 = USD $1.00. The TT dollar floats against the British Pound. The current exchange rate is TTD $8.61 = GBP £1.00.

Click here to view the current exchange rate at Central Bank.

  • Banking Hours
     
  • Monday to Thursday
    8.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.
  • Friday
    8.00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m
    3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.
Banks in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago are closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

Medical Facilities


For the duration of the Conference, medical coverage (for minor ailments) will be provided. The Port of Spain General Hospital is situated within close proximity of the Conference venue in case of an emergency.

Ground Transportation


The Conference organizers will be responsible for the transportation of all participants from the airport on arrival, to the airport on departure and for all official activities. Participants are asked to be punctual for the scheduled transfers.

Extra Activities


Tour of the Trinidad and Tobago Parliamentary complex including Parliament Chambers, Rotunda Gallery and Parliamentary Museum.

Vaccination


Under the International Travel and Health Requirements, Trinidad and Tobago requires a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate from travellers over one (1) year of age coming from infected areas.

Dress Code


Dress Code: Business Attire