UNDP Trinidad and Tobago Multi Country Office

Serving Trinidad and Tobago, Aruba Curaçao, and Sint Maarten to achieve the Global Goals, leaving no one behind. Transforming our world #By2030.

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🌱 On World Environment Day, UNDP Resident Representative, Mr. Ugo Blanco joined the National Council of Indian Culture (NCIC) in Chaguanas for a tree-planting initiative, reaffirming our shared commitment to climate action, environmental stewardship, and a greener future for Trinidad and Tobago. 🌍💚

#WorldEnvironmentDay #ClimateAction #UNDPTT #SDG13 #SDG15

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📢 Call for Proposals – Legal Services Opportunity

UNDP Trinidad and Tobago invites qualified firms to submit proposals for Legal Services supporting Digital Identity, e-Services, and AI Enablement.

🔍 Explore the opportunity and submit your proposal today:
https://t.co/CQedXfNHUT

📅 Don’t miss the deadline!
#UNDP #TrinidadAndTobago #Procurement #LegalServices #DigitalTransformation #AI #eServices #DigitalIdentity

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Day 1 of the Technical Knowledge Exchange between Cuba’s National Seismic Research Institute (CENAIS) and The University of the West Indies Seismic Research Centre (UWI-SRC) officially kicked off in Trinidad and Tobago. 🌎🤝

Over the next two weeks, seismic experts and researchers from across the region will collaborate, share expertise, and strengthen technical capacity in seismic monitoring and disaster risk management.

The exchange, supported by UNDP and funded by the European Union under the HIP ECHO programme, highlights the importance of regional cooperation and knowledge-sharing in building resilience across the Caribbean. Participants will also engage in practical sessions focused on SeisComP, an open-source platform used globally for real-time seismic data monitoring and analysis.

Together, we continue working toward stronger preparedness, informed decision-making, and safer, more resilient communities across the region.

Click the link to read more about this initiative: https://t.co/PWPlRptZt8

#UNDP #DisasterRiskReduction #SeismicRiskManagement #CaribbeanResilience #SouthSouthCooperation #EUinTheCaribbean #CDEMA #UWI #CENAIS

[UNDP Trinidad and Tobago Multi Country Office @UNDPTT]

Building the future of the cooling sector, one step at a time. 🌍❄️

On Friday, 15 May, representatives from the Ministry of Education, National Training Agency, and Technical Vocational Schools came together to support the development of a modern Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning curriculum that integrates Digital Tools and Technologies into training delivery.

This collaborative effort marks another important step towards equipping future technicians with the skills needed to navigate the rapidly evolving digital landscape within the cooling sector. 💡🔧

#DigitalToolsInCooling #HVACR #TechnicalTraining #FutureReady #UNDP #CoolingSector #DigitalTransformation

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Empowering women in cooling technology. 👩🏽‍🔧❄️

Female HVACR technicians recently participated in a specialized training course focused on Digital Technologies used in the HVACR sector, as part of the Digital Tools in Cooling Project. The digital tools were handed over to the ladies, which was followed by training that explored innovative digital solutions that help improve energy efficiency, modernize cooling systems, and support climate action across the sector.

Hosted by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the National Ozone Unit of Trinidad and Tobago, and the Environmental Policy and Planning Division (EPPD), and funded by the Government of Luxembourg.

By investing in women in technical industries, we are helping to build a more inclusive, innovative, and sustainable cooling sector for the future. 💡🌍

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Crime affects us all. Understanding it is the first step toward change.

On this episode of Ping Pong Chat, veteran attorney Om Lalla joins the conversation, bringing more than 27 years of legal experience to a frank discussion on crime and criminality in Trinidad and Tobago. From courtroom realities to meaningful solutions, this episode goes beyond headlines to focus on what can actually be done.

🎙️ The full episode is now live.

#PingPongChat #JusticeReform #TrinidadAndTobago #UNDP

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Crime is a reality… but so are the solutions.

This week on Ping Pong Chat, we sit with renowned attorney Om Lalla, bringing over 27 years of legal experience, for an unfiltered look at crime and criminality in Trinidad and Tobago grounded in real courtroom insight and focused on what can be done to fix it.

Join us this Sunday at 6:30pm for the full episode.

#PingPongChat #JusticeReform #TrinidadAndTobago #UNDP

[UNDP Trinidad and Tobago Multi Country Office @UNDPTT]

Calling all young climate innovators in the Caribbean and Latin America.

Do you have a bold idea to tackle climate change and strengthen resilience in your community? The Youth4Climate Call for Solutions is offering young people the opportunity to access funding, mentorship, and global visibility to bring their ideas to life.

📅 Applications close on April 30th, 2026

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the next generation of climate leaders.

Apply now: https://t.co/cIezriQGhS

This initiative is funded by the Government of Italy through the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

#Youth4Climate #ClimateAction #CaribbeanYouth #UNDP #SustainableDevelopment

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An Open Source Program Office (OSPO) isn't an IT department.

It's how governments make open source adoption intentional instead of accidental.

Policy. Capacity. Community.

That's what @UNDP is building in T&T. 🇹🇹

#OSPO #DigitalGovernance #OpenSource #PublicSector #UNDP #TrinidadAndTobago

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Open source isn't just a tech thing.

It's a philosophy: the tools we build together should be available to everyone.

For Caribbean governments with limited budgets and big ambitions, that's not idealistic. That's strategic. 🧵

#OpenSource #DigitalCaribbean #UNDP #TrinidadAndTobago #PublicSectorInnovation #OSPO #CaribbeanTech

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Some topics don’t need noise. They need honesty.

Terry Ince joins us for a grounded Ping Pong Talks session on women in leadership and the everyday truths that shape life for women and girls in Trinidad and Tobago.

Here is your first look.

#UNDP #PingPongTalks #InternationalWomensMonth

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Eid Mubarak from UNDP Trinidad and Tobago Multi Country Office

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Rights. Justice. Action.

This International Women’s Day, we are reminded that justice is not just a principle, it is a pathway to equality, stability, and human development. Yet today, more than 5 billion people still lack meaningful access to justice, and women and girls continue to face structural barriers that prevent them from fully exercising their rights.

At UNDP, we believe that when women lead and justice systems are inclusive, societies become stronger, fairer, and more resilient. From supporting gender-responsive institutions to expanding innovative justice services that reach communities where they are, we are working with partners worldwide to ensure no woman or girl is left behind.

Today, and every day, we reaffirm our commitment to advancing rights, strengthening justice systems, and taking action for all women and girls.

💜 Happy International Women’s Day.

#InternationalWomensDay #IWD2026 #GenderEquality #RightsJusticeAction #ForAllWomenAndGirls

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Building a more sustainable cooling sector requires collaboration!

On February 23rd and 24th, the Ministry of Planning, Economic Affairs, and Development, in partnership with UNDP, brought together industry leaders, importers, technical experts, and policymakers for a Validation Workshop and Stakeholder Forum focused on the future of cooling in Trinidad and Tobago.

Participants reviewed new business models to manage refrigerant and cooling-sector waste under the ODS Banks Project, while also engaging on upcoming energy efficiency standards and digital tools that can improve performance in large-scale cooling systems, the mandate of the Digital Tools in Cooling project.

Together, these efforts reflect a synergistic approach to national development and climate action, connecting better waste management, improved energy efficiency, and innovative technologies to build a more sustainable and resilient cooling sector for Trinidad and Tobago.

Visit our website https://t.co/jtgS2rie7q for more information on these projects.

#SustainableCooling 🌍❄️

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With UNDP supporting @OfficialMPAAITT commitment to responsible and productive AI adoption, Trinidad and Tobago is stepping forward as a regional leader in digital trust. The National AI Trust & Safety Workshops, now underway with senior Government policy leaders, mark a powerful moment of collaboration to safeguard the nation’s digital future.

[UNDP Trinidad and Tobago Multi Country Office @UNDPTT]

🏓 We’re back to help ease that Carnival tabanca!

In our newest episode of Ping Pong Talks, we sit down with Siparia community leader Akinola Sennon for a powerful conversation on mentorship, youth empowerment, and the kind of community leadership that can truly transform a country.

Trust us, this one hits different. 💬

[UNDP Trinidad and Tobago Multi Country Office @UNDPTT]

Carnival is more than costume and colour. It’s culture. It’s community. It’s who we are. It in we veins! 🇹🇹✨

At UNDP Trinidad and Tobago, we celebrate the rhythm that connects us, from the streets to the communities we serve every day.

This is how we work. This is how we celebrate. This is how we love we country. ❤️

Have a safe and Happy Carnival T&T

@Voicetheartiste
#UNDPTT #Carnival2026 #IAmUNDP #WeLoveWeCommunity #TrinidadAndTobago

[UNDP Trinidad and Tobago Multi Country Office @UNDPTT]

UNDP met with The Honourable Phillip Watts, Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs, and his team to discuss youth-related priorities and opportunities for collaboration in Trinidad and Tobago.

The discussion focused on strengthening youth participation, building pathways from dialogue to action, and exploring partnerships around the Youth Forum as a platform for youth leadership, inclusion, and meaningful engagement in national development.

UNDP looks forward to working closely with the Ministry and partners across Trinidad and Tobago to advance youth-centred solutions and invest in the voices and potential of young people. #YouthLeadership #YouthForum #InclusiveDevelopment #UNDP #TrinidadAndTobago #PartnershipsfortheGoals

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Let’s take a look back at last Wednesday (4th February 2026), when the UNDP Youth Forum facilitated the National Dialogue on Youth and Inclusive Development.

The session brought together youth, government representatives, civil society organizations, schools, and private sector partners for an engaging exchange centred on the Youth Forum’s core pillars of Justice, Gender, and Security. Local youth in Trinidad and Tobago took centre stage, sharing powerful perspectives through spoken word, speeches, and panel discussions that highlighted lived experiences, creativity, and solutions for inclusive development.

Youth contributors, including Mr. Jedaiah Joseph, Ms. Jaada Abraham, and many others, used artistic expression to spark reflection on mental health, identity, and social realities, while panel discussions deepened conversations on youth participation, inclusion, and pathways for meaningful engagement.

This National Dialogue reflects UNDP’s continued commitment to amplifying youth voices and creating spaces where young people are not only heard but also actively shaping solutions for a more inclusive and resilient future. #UNDPYouthForum #YouthVoices #InclusiveDevelopment #YouthLeadership #JusticeGenderSecurity #YouthDialogue #TrinidadAndTobago #YouthEmpowerment