For the people of the Caribbean, extreme weather is a growing threat that disrupts the electricity grid—and therefore every corner of the economy. Hurricanes are becoming more powerful and frequent, placing significant pressure on power infrastructure and leaving communities vulnerable to prolonged power outages. Recent storms have demonstrated the impact of extreme … [Read more...] about New Initiative Helps Strengthen Caribbean Energy Resilience
Colleen Weekes
Colleen Weekes is a Sectoral Research Consultant within IDB’s Infrastructure and Energy Division. She has over 8 years of professional experience in the fields of sustainability, resilience, energy and education in the Caribbean region. She has previously worked as a Junior Researcher at the University of Aruba and Consultant at the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean based in Trinidad and Tobago. Colleen holds a Master of Science degree in Renewable Energy Management and is currently pursing doctoral studies in Engineering Technology with a focus on waste-to-energy systems.