The University of the West Indies was recently presented with an award for the Best E-Mobility Programme in the Caribbean region at the 7th Annual Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum (CREF) Industry Awards Ceremony held in Miami, United States.

The award recognised The UWI’s leadership in regional capacity development through its programme of activities under the project titled “Supporting the Implementation of NDCs in the Caribbean – Transforming the transport and energy sectors towards a low-carbon and climate resilient future (NDC-TEC),” which is funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) through its International Climate Initiative (IKI) and implemented in partnership with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ).

According to a release by the Faculty of Science and Technology at The UWI Mona “The award not only reflects the university’s academic excellence but also celebrates the transformative outcomes of the initiative. The programme has helped hundreds of Caribbean nationals gain the knowledge and skills needed to support the region’s transition to e-mobility, strengthening education at the secondary, vocational, and university levels.”

According to the faculty, at the heart of the project is a commitment to building academic and skills proficiency for a greener future. 

Professor Tannecia Stephenson (right) shares lens time with Dr. Niebert Blair, Energy and Transport Coordinator, GIZ after collecting the Best E-Mobility Programme Award at CREF 2025. Photo credits: CREF.