Grand Bahama-based Blue Action (BA) is teaming up with FutureBARBADOS, a think tank from the Prime Minister’s Office in Barbados, to develop and accelerate climate-resilient technologies and coastal resilience models across the Caribbean.
This collaboration aims to build the blue and green economy, support local entrepreneurs, and promote innovative technologies in Barbados, The Bahamas, and the wider Caribbean. BA Co-founder and President Rupert Hayward emphasized, “Expanding our model to Barbados aligns the region around sustainability principles. We are thrilled to work alongside Prime Minister Mottley and her team.”
FutureBARBADOS recently signed an MOU with BA, focusing on expanding BA’s Conservation Cove to Barbados. Conservation Cove is a hub for restoring marine and coastal resources and fostering ecopreneurship through education and workforce development.
FutureBARBADOS seeks to combine talent with public sector support to tackle significant challenges and accelerate valuable innovations. The new partnership will collaborate on funding, investment, and grant opportunities and exchange innovative companies and technologies to drive the resilience goals of Barbados and the Caribbean Region.
The partnership will pilot new technologies in Barbados’ marine Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and explore commercialization opportunities. They will also bring together academic, industry, and government partners to discuss innovation and workforce development for the coastal and ocean economies
Blue Action, formed after Hurricane Dorian, focuses on climate resilience for coastal communities and ocean ecosystems. It includes Blue Action Lab (BAL) for ecosystem restoration and workforce development, Blue Action Accelerator (BAA) for climate tech startups, and Blue Action Ventures (BAV) for management and investment services.
Hayward noted, “Blue Action aspires to work across the region for climate resilience and a prosperous future. FutureBARBADOS and PM Mottley share our commitment to a sustainability revolution for coastal communities.”
Co-founder Jeff Stoike added, “This partnership is a shared Caribbean vision to address global climate change. Together, we can make a significant contribution to solving it.”
