The short version

We saw and acted on the need for Trinidad and Tobago (“TT”) to accelerate the transition to cleaner and more sustainable activities on a national level. As a Small Island Developing State (SIDS) and one with a relatively large carbon footprint and a high dependence on oil and gas production/processing, the destination is clear. The pathway is not. The country has commitments under the Paris Agreement and even bigger challenges, in order to support its economy without oil and gas, become carbon neutral and survive climate change. The transition will positively impact efficiency of the country’s productive sectors, support economic diversification. The result must be long term energy, food and water security, and improved quality of life.

The Founder of CZITT (pronounced “Seize it”), Donald Baldeosingh is a former State Oil Company Chair who established a Caribbean Centre for Climate Change at the National Oil Refinery in 2000. He also chaired “The Tiger Group”, an association of business leaders collaborating to make TT a leader in Information Technology which included a Carbon Trading platform concept. He chaired an international conference on Carbon Trading in 2008. He has been working on a project to release the Renewable Energy potential of the Caribbean for more than 10 years. In 2015, when TT signed the Paris Agreement, Mr Baldeosingh felt that the time had come to shift his full time attention to sustainability matters. Hence CZITT. He reached into his network of like minded professionals, consulted with stakeholders and launched the non profit company at the begining of 2017.

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To reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainability through research and promotions, engagement, influencing policy, and developing programmes and projects.

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Trinidad and Tobago is carbon neutral and admired for its sustainable practices.

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CZITT Patron

His Excellency Justice Anthony Carmona SC ORTT

Fifth and Former President of The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

CZITT Founder

Donald Baldeosingh BSc MSc

Electrical Engineer and Social Entrepreneur. Former Chair Petroleum Company of Trinidad and Tobago

Grace Talma HBM

MSc Human Services and Leadership. 35+ years as a Management Consultant. Experienced University Lecturer, Developer of Training Programmes and Project Manager.

Prem Nandlal HBM

BSc Chemistry. Achieved considerable amount of Corporate Governance experience in the Energy and related Regulatory Agencies. Now further committed to mentoring young graduates in Climate Change and Sustainable Development.

Claudette Pustam

International Masters in Strategic Marketing (IMSM). 20+ years as Manager, Marketing Manager and Managing Director. 5+ years as a Marketing Consultant.

Dean Gouveia

MSc Renewable Energy. 20+ years in business and social service.

Melanie Tikasingh

BA Languages. 12 years experience as a Secondary School teacher. Experienced Administrator.

Adrian Douen

BSc. 30+ years in business and public service.

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