CETRI

About CETRI

Our Mission

To empower Caribbean journalists with training and resources to produce high-quality, well-researched coverage of clean energy issues, ensuring that communities are informed and engaged in the critical dialogue on energy transition and resilience in the face of climate change.

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Energy Landscape

The Caribbean is at a critical juncture in its energy landscape. Transitioning to clean and affordable energy is essential for combating climate change and ensuring economic stability.

Key Challenges

  • Outdated infrastructure
  • Limited access to affordable financing
  • Regulatory frameworks that do not support rapid adoption of renewable technologies
  • Vertically monopolistic and state-owned utility systems

CETRI's Approach

By equipping reporters with the skills and resources necessary for effective storytelling, CETRI aims to ensure that Caribbean audiences are engaged in meaningful discussions about sustainable energy solutions and the implications of climate change on their future.

Project Coordinator & International Consultant

Alison Kentish

Alison Kentish

Freelance Science and Health Journalist from Dominica

Alison Kentish is a respected freelance science and health journalist from Dominica. She is known for her dedicated reporting on environmental and developmental issues, focusing on stories that highlight the challenges and achievements in climate change, sustainable development, and environmental conservation.

Her work is deeply informed by the unique perspective of living and working in a Small Island Developing State (SIDS), which faces distinct vulnerabilities to environmental and economic pressures. Alison's journalism has been influential in raising awareness about critical issues impacting her region, including climate resilience, food security, and sustainable management of natural resources.

Alison holds a Master of Arts degree in Science and Health Journalism from Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.