LAC Regional Platform Newsletter 2024...

STEM Validation Workshop – 22nd January 2025 The Government of Saint Lucia is taking a significant step towards sustainability and energy efficiency by replacing gasoline and diesel vehicles in its fleet with electric vehicles (EVs). Supported by the Shift to Electric Mobility in Saint Lucia (GEF 7 EV) Project and the Supporting the implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) in the Caribbean – transforming the transport and energy sectors towards a low-carbon and climat...

Saint Lucia Pioneers Sustainable Development with the Launch of the “Shifting to Electric Mobility” Project. On October 3, 2024, the GEF 7 EV Project in collaboration with Saint Lucia’s Electricity Services (LUCELEC) hosted the Saint Lucia Charging Infrastructure Readiness Tour, an initiative designed to evaluate the nation’s preparedness for the transition to electric vehicles (EVs). The tour underscores LUCELEC’s dedication to supporting the development of sustainable en...

Saint Lucia Pioneers Sustainable Development with the Launch of the “Shifting to Electric Mobility” Project. Cap Estate, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia — On October 1, 2024, the Ministry of Sustainable Development took a significant step toward a greener future with the launch of the “Shifting to Electric Mobility” (STEM) project. This ambitious initiative marks Saint Lucia’s commitment to modernizing its transportation sector by promoting electric vehicle (EV) a...

In a crucial step toward a sustainable future, GEF 7 EV and NDC Tec organized a stakeholders meeting in Saint Lucia on Monday to jointly outline strategic plans for the impending introduction of electric vehicles (EVs) to the island. The meeting provided a platform for both private and public stakeholders to share their visions and strategies, fostering a unified approach to ushering in eco-friendly transportation and significantly reducing carbon emissions in the region. The initiative, which r...