Heather A.E. Pinnock
Caribbean Sustainability Advocate & Project Management Consultant
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Info
- Experience
- Jan 2013 - PresentMember - Appeals Tribunal / National Resources Conservation Authority
- Sept 2010 - PresentContract Consultant / Institute for Sustainable Development, University of the West Indies, Mona
- Sept 2010 - PresentDesign Studio Tutor / Caribbean School of Architecture, University of Technology, Jamaica
- Aug 2010 - PresentBlogger / Hill 60 Bump
- Jun 2010 - PresentConsultant / Heather A. E. Pinnock
- 2008 - 2011Director / Housing Agency of Jamaica Ltd.
- Mar 2010 - Dec 2010Director / Rural Water Supply Ltd.
- Jun 2008 - May 2010Chief Technical Director / Ministry of Water and Housing
- Jan 2006 - Mar 2008Consulting Senior Project Manager / Trinidad and Tobago Housing Development Corporation
- Jan 2000 - Dec 2005Senior Project Manager / National Housing Trust
Education-
2004 - 2007Project Management Institute
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1998 - 1999University College London, U. of London
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1993 - 1997Caribbean School of Architecture
- Immaculate Conception High School
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Posts
- May 09, 13
The Caribbean Challenge Initiative was launched in 2008 and is a regional conservation initiative supported by the Nature Conservancy. The CCI includes the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF), a $42 million regional endowment,funded by the German Development Bank (KfW), Global Environment Facility (GEF) and The Nature Conservancy which should be ready to disburse funds to National Conservation Trust Funds in early […]
- May 07, 13
Kamara Jerome is a young man from St. Vincent and the Grenadines with an idea. That idea is Emerald Energy, his business that develops boats that run on renewable energy. His current prototype (shown below) operates on solar cells and small wind turbines and is the result of years of research and design testing. His […]
- Apr 28, 13
We don’t often see much news about Sustainability projects in Cuba so we were thrilled to see this in our twitter feed. Cuba All Inclusive: The Climate Change Challenge is currently running an indiegogo campaign to raise funds for a programme to ‘build the next generation of environmental leaders’ in Cuba. The following is an […]
- Apr 22, 13
The Jamaican Institute of Architects (JIA) is celebrating its annual Architects’ Week from April 22nd to 26th under the theme: BUILD BETTER JAMAICA. The title sponsor of this 2013 theme is an Inter American Development Bank (IDB) funded technical cooperation project: Developing Design Concepts For Climate Change Resilient Buildings which has branded its public awareness programme as ‘Build Better […]
- Apr 15, 13
Earth Day, celebrated on April 22nd, is a day on which events are organized globally to inspire awareness of and appreciation for the environment. It is a day when the world unites around environmental service and awareness, and as global citizens we are able to demonstrate our support for environmental protection. Earth Day provides us with […]
- Apr 04, 13
The Caribbean region experiences distinct rainfall (wet and dry) seasons where the dry season generally occurs from January to March during the northern hemisphere winter. Drought in the Caribbean is one of the most frequently occurring natural hazards with both economic and social effects which were felt and documented in the drought of 2009-2010. For […]
- Mar 28, 13
A World Water Day 2013 Guest Post by Dr. Kwame Emmanuel ——- According to the world renowned environmentalist, Vandana Shiva, the climate crisis will manifest as a water crisis in the form of droughts, floods, hurricanes and heat waves with negative implications for developing and under-developed territories. In November 2012, the World Bank published “Turn […]
- Mar 21, 13
This is a busy week for International observances - Thursday March 21st is International Day of Forests, Friday March 22nd is World Water Day and Saturday March 23rd is World Meteorological Day which is also the day that Earth Hour is celebrated. Though each ‘day’ has its own significance, the similarities of theme must be noted. The theme for World Water […]
- Mar 12, 13
10 days ago I wrote this blog post about starting a Caribbean Earth Hour movement which lead to an interview with the Trinidad Guardian newspaper and subsequently shared by Earth Hour’s official twitter account. All of that to say, my thought has snowballed into Hill 60 Bump officially launching Earth Hour Caribbean: Earth Hour is an annual event which began in Sydney, […]
- Mar 02, 13
Hey Team Caribbean Sustainability, In the past, I have written about Earth Hour on this blog, turned off my lights and felt proud of myself. NOT THIS YEAR. As my blog community grows and my commitment to sustainable development deepens, I am moved to make a CARIBBEAN EARTH HOUR a significant event for 2013 and […]
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Tweets
- 9,000 Houses to be Provided for Low Income Earners http://t.co/OTkv5vJDjR
- Environmental Measures for Logistics Hub Initiative Being Considered http://t.co/T6D3JHjeJA
- RT @JamaicaGleaner: Solar energy pilot project for schools this September http://t.co/zSSSSMiDnx
- Brian Lara biography written by British journalist http://t.co/2wblRarut6
- St. Lucia signs up for @cwarroom’s 10 Island Renewable Challenge http://t.co/66gAyPle3a
- RT @Hill60Bump: We LOVE this quote: “@richardbranson: Where the Caribbean leads may the rest of the world follow”
- RT @uCatholic: Veni Creator Spiritus (Come Holy Spirit) - http://t.co/wnrceAqqcW #ucatholic #catholic
- Pentecost | Mass Readings For May 19, 2013 - http://t.co/TEXxPPcjRj
- Met Service fully prepared for 2013 Hurricane season http://t.co/hDIT9HJ8Kq - ( & JIS reporting from Heads of Agency meetings now, wow!)
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- BELIZE: Environment Groups Halt Drilling In World's 2nd Largest Reef http://ow.ly/kuq4W
- HAITI: Reforesting - Earth Day 2013 http://youtu.be/_xvAHeIRz9o Support the Mercy Corps effort: http://ow.ly/ksYxY
- GRENADA: Bolstering Water Resources in the face of Climate Change http://ow.ly/l1bDf
- ST. LUCIA: Joins the CWR '10 Island Renewable Energy Challenge' http://ow.ly/ld62i
- CUBA: A Sustainable, Organic Farming Revolution http://ow.ly/ld5sj
- TRINIDAD & TOBAGO: The Rainy Season is Here! http://ow.ly/ldn5j (Official Statement)
- Por cada dólar que se invierte en preparación, se ahorran siete dólares en respuesta. http://youtu.be/ZKqQlG1Cfp4
- Every one dollar spent on preparing for disasters could save $7 in response. http://youtu.be/HhD85cQejTg
- Chaque dollar consacré à la prévention des catastrophes permettrait d'épargner $7 de réponse. http://youtu.be/mXr29_4rZzM
- We agree with this tweet from Sir Richard Branson today - do you?
- What defines 'The Caribbean'? Is it different from 'The West Indies'? Please share your thoughts!
- BARBADOS: The Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary In Danger http://ow.ly/kaHrQ
- GREEN ANTIGUA: APUA's Water & Energy Conservation Project www.apua.ag/greenantigua/
- UNBELIEVABLE! Mayan Pyramid bulldozed in Belize http://ow.ly/l2y0v
- TUVALU: Climate Change & its impacts http://ow.ly/l2wlQ
- GRENADA: Petition for the protection of Hawksbill Sea Turtles http://ow.ly/kRZHg
- Summit of Caribbean Leaders starts tomorrow in the BVI http://youtu.be/_Y1yDaD96_Q Read more: http://ow.ly/l6qGW
- Closes Tomorrow!! VACANCY: Project Co-ordinator Caribbean Invasive Species http://ow.ly/ksZkF
- #WED2013: A food waste message for the Caribbean hospitality industry http://youtu.be/ntxnb3HyHV8 #ThinkEatSave
- JAMAICA: Check out Kimroy Bailey's Energy Conservation & Recycling Drive!
- CUBA: A Top-Notch Disaster Response System http://ow.ly/kvcTT (Archives)
- US Taxpayers Billed Nearly $100 Billion for Extreme Weather in 2012 http://ow.ly/1WcjKo
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- UNITAR ONLINE COURSE: Climate Change Adaptation, Loss & Damage http://ow.ly/lgNEV
- Catch @EarthHourAndy at TEDxWWF this Tuesday May 21st!
- Follow us on twitter too!! @earthhourCARIB
- HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! #EarthHour 2013 song dedication: 'Without You' to all mothers, especially Mother Earth!!
- GRENADA: Already feeling the effects of Climate Change led sea level rise
- Something for the weekend: #EarthHour in the Maldives!
- JAMAICA: Government Prepares Climate Change Department http://ow.ly/kRYq3
- The Effect of Climate Change on Man-On-A Desert-Island Cartoons #NotFunny
- Here is a cool photo of 'lights out' in Toronto Canada for #EarthHour - we can't wait for next year!!
- Highest Level of Greenhouse Gas Emissions in 3 MILLION Years!! http://ow.ly/kJzMI
- Enter the @connect4climate #iChange contest: create an inspirational 30-second #climate change video by May 15. http://bit.ly/14TstMT
- CLIMATE ACTIVISTS NEEDED! Next group starts in July 2013 at Richmond Vale #SVG
- JAMAICA: Climate Conscious Design Workshop tomorrow @ UTECH!!
- What will you do to save the earth? #EarthDay
- Today is Earth Day!! http://youtu.be/s1cG_T0s280 Read about its relevance in the Caribbean : http://ow.ly/kgNFl
- VIDEO: An Earth Hour Message from the CYEN Guyana Team!
- Clean Energy Webinar by @ECPAmericas On Now!! -->
- NEWS: Facing The Climate Change Challenge - ECLAC
- I WILL - give you shade - IF YOU WILL - ride your bike to work. Let's keep the Earth Hour message going!!
- BELIZE: News Report on Earth Hour 2013
- EARTH DAY is April 22 - Are you the face of climate change?
- VIDEO: Earth Hour Grenada http://youtu.be/E8GgHAtSGac via CYEN Grenada
- Lights out Fort Zoutman during Earth Hour Aruba. Which Caribbean landmarks will join in for 2014?
- PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST: Climate Change in Latin America & The Caribbean
