The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is organizing a series of virtual workshops to explore, learn and discuss emerging policies, scientific discoveries, technological trends, and innovations towards a sustainable Blue Economy.  World-renowned experts will share their experiences and perspectives with current and aspiring Caribbean leaders about different topics related to the Blue Economy. Virtual Workshop #1: The Imperative of Ocean Exploration Date: October 10th, 10:00 a.m. EST (Eastern Time US and Canada) Duration: 75-90 minutes Register for workshop #1 here . (Registered participants will receive an email with the link to access the virtual meeting.) For more information on The Future of the Caribbean is Blue series of virtual workshops, download the 1-page flyer!

Apply now for Commonwealth Split-site Scholarships! Applications are open for Commonwealth Split-site Scholarships for PhD candidates from low and middle income Commonwealth countries to spend 12 months at a UK university as part of their doctoral studies in their home country. The scholarships are for study starting in October 2020 and are aimed at high-quality graduates whose proposed research has a developmental focus and who have the potential to become influential teachers or researchers in their home countries.   Split-site Scholarships are delivered through an existing institutional or departmental link between the candidate’s home university and proposed UK university. The closing date for applications is 6 November 2019. For full details, including eligibility criteria and how to apply, click here .

From academia, to private sector, to intergovernmental and development partners, read about the presenters who will be discussing Global Partnerships for Climate Action. Can't make it to NYC? Watch the event live at www.uwitv.org