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Benefits of the CCRIF SPC Regional Internship Programme Benefits For Interns: Young Benefits For Regional Caribbean Professionals Organizations and Students • Promote academic, career and/or personal • Provide temporary employees with special development and new/cutting-edge skills and knowledge • Provide experiential learning thereby • Assist with the organizations’ work towards ensuring that interns gain vital skills and achieving their targets. experience that they will be able to use throughout their professional career • Expose interns to the work being undertaken in the region in the areas of disaster risk management, climate change and risk transfer 3
CCRIF SPC Regional Internship Programme 2019 community 18 interns placed 18 I CCRIF Investment 2019 - US$55,000 Intern Home Countries Host Organizations • Saint Lucia • ACS • Jamaica (3) • Barbados DEM • Trinidad and Tobago (4) • CIMH • Guyana • CDEMA • Barbados (4) • CMO • Grenada • CRFM • St. Vincent and the • TTMS Grenadines • UWI CERMES • Dominica (2) • UWI CMS/DBML • Antigua and Barbuda • UWI Geography (STA) • UWI SRC (at MVO) 4
Work done by CCRIF Interns - 2019 community Impact Assessment of Re-organisation of the Barbados CDM Country Climate Change on the static GIS layers on the Model comparisons on 18 I Work Programme Sandy Shorelines of the Caribbean Dewetra rainfall estimates Implementation Caribbean Platform Review of the Numerical Weather Caribbean Risk Earthquake and Severe Weather Prediction Verification Information System Volcanic Hazard Annex Forecast Demonstration Project (CRIS) platform to the Regional Project Coordination Plan Improving Disaster Economic valuation of Assessing cooling Study on Ocean Preparedness and Risk fisheries and degree-days in Trinidad Acidification Management for aquaculture and Tobago and impact fisheries infrastructure on energy demand An assessment of Characterization of Mangrove Forest Examining the costs of linkages between future atmospheric and Baseline Studies for the October 2018 flood climate change and oceanic conditions over Conservation and in Trinidad and Tobago poverty in the fisheries the Atlantic Main Rehabilitation sector Development Region Examine role that quarries and land use Volcanic Hazard change plays in the Assessment of transport of water Soufrière Hills Volcano through streams 5
Some Comments from Host Organizations community 18 I The intern brought fresh perspectives. So we learnt from each other, and it made for a richer experience for all. The internship programme provides an opportunity for recent graduates to apply some of the knowledge from their studies, while allowing them to network with technical persons and policy makers in the region. It also helps them better appreciate the challenges facing the region, based on “hands - on” experience. – Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism Increased productivity at the Meteorological Services Division at no extra labour cost increased the Meteorological Services Division’s ability to undertake value -added projects which might not have otherwise been done, given the current staffing situation; Enabled the division to develop practical and effective solutions that can feed into key socio- economic development questions and adaptation plans; brought innovative perspectives as well as specialized strength and skill sets that were different from the status quo and made a real contribution that advanced the Division’s work programme. This programme is helping with closing the gap among regional graduates by providing them with real-world experience and at the same time developing future work employees in being ready to hit the ground running when they start working. – Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service 6 CCRIF SPC Regional Internship Programme - 2019
Project: Economic valuation of fisheries and aquaculture infrastructure Interviewing fisherman, Conducted research to obtain values for Mr. Kenrick Nanton average assets owned By fishermen, value of a fishing day and value of built infrastructure Benefits to Intern : I was pushed to exercise new research skills and work with large datasets. Additionally, it exposed me to the nature of the research process, and called for interpersonal skills and professional communication. In those opportunities I believe I felt significant development which will stay with me throughout my career. The experience pf living and working away from home also provided an opportunity for growth. I was exposed to a new culture, and through field work, got to travel around the island. Link to intern video Daniel Perriera – CRFM 7 CCRIF SPC Regional Internship Programme - 2019
Project: Research on Ocean Acidification Created a background paper on ocean acidification Benefits to Intern : At the Ninth CFRM Ministerial This topic aligned with my current interests. As an Meeting aspiring environmentalist, my main focus is on the preservation of the marine environment and by studying this issue, I have been made aware of the minimal research that has been done in the Caribbean. This internship has steered me into a more specific path as it relates to my academic prospects. Link to intern video Makeba Felix – CRFM 8 CCRIF SPC Regional Internship Programme - 2019
Project: Improving Disaster Preparedness and Risk Management Customized a Disaster Preparedness and Risk Management Plan for the Fisheries and Aquaculture Sector of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, which considered natural and manmade hazards. Interviewing fisherman Mr. Jeremiah Young Benefits to Intern : This task was very valuable to my future professional and academic pursuits as I aspire to work in the field of Natural Hazards and Disaster Management and therefore pursue a master’s degree in same. It gave me the opportunity to experience working in the field, to which I want to dedicate my life’s work, and interface with some individuals currently engaged in disaster risk management in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The most rewarding part of the internship was being able to dialogue with the fisherfolk and other stakeholders who this project sought to aid. Link to intern video Zinzi Horne – CRFM 9 CCRIF SPC Regional Internship Programme - 2019
Project: Assessing the variations and trends of cooling degree-days in Trinidad and Tobago and impact on energy demand Co-authored paper, “Assessing the Variations and Trends of Cooling Degree-Days in Trinidad and Tobago and Its Impact on Energy Demand” with Kenneth Kerr from TTMS Matthew with other CCRIF intern Kimara Dyer (left) along with trainees (right) from the Benefits to Intern : Trinidad and Tobago On-The-Job Training Programme Professionally, I believe the internship has afforded me improvement in my inter- personal communication in a work setting; essentially a head-start in honing my ability to share my ideas concisely and accurately. Link to intern video Matthew Williams – TTMS 10 CCRIF SPC Regional Internship Programme - 2019
Project: Examining the costs of the October 2018 flood in Trinidad and Tobago Conducted research to provide a realistic estimate of the economic loss and damage caused by the October 2018 flood event in Trinidad and Tobago based on based on 4 main impact categories: residential and commercial properties, residential and commercial motor vehicles, utilities (water and electricity) and agriculture. Benefits to Intern : The project had a tremendous influence on With Supervisor Kenneth Kerr my personal goal of becoming a climate advocate. The level of loss and damage experienced by the nationals of Trinidad and Tobago shows the importance of taking action to become resilient against climate related events such as the October 2018 great flood event. Link to intern video Kimara Dyer – TTMS 11 CCRIF SPC Regional Internship Programme - 2019
More Comments from Host Organizations community Mr. Pope has contributed significantly to our ongoing implementation of the Dewetra 2.0 Platform at the 18 I CIMH. Due to the volume and complexity of the existing data, considerable effort is required to complete the migration task. However, Mr. Pope’s contribution to this initiative has been quite significant and positive. We are now much closer to our target as a result. – Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology Kerron helped in the area of disaster risk reduction by assisting us with work on an ACS-Panama memorandum of understanding as well as with relief efforts for Bahamas after being struck by Hurricane Dorian. – Ass ociation of Caribbean States The intern produced a report that is critical to the implementation of the WMO Severe Weather Forecast Demonstration Project in the Eastern Caribbean. Her presentation of the second part of her internship has already received commendation for its usefulness from the National Hurricane Centre focal point on the Sever Weather Forecast Demonstration Project – Caribbean Meteorological Organization The intern benefited the organization in the progress of the CCRIF funded project that was assigned to him. He was willing to share ideas based on previous experiences. – Department of Geography, UWI St. Augustine 12 CCRIF SPC Regional Internship Programme - 2019
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