Deep Knowledge & Experience

 Special Projects

1. Chairman, Climate Change Advisory Committee and Conference Implementation for UNESCO: Climate Change Adaptation Strategies

2. Chairman, Caribbean Environmental and Sustainable Development Policy Advisory Committee and Conference Implementation for UNESCO

3. Chairman, Project Planning and Implementation of Sustainable Transportation Systems for Livable Communities for Organization of American States (including grant writing)

4. Task Force Member representing St. Kitts: European Union-OECS Tourism and Hospitality Network (including grant writing)

5. Chairman, Team of Experts for grant writing to OAS-FEMCIDI for Transfer of Science and Engineering Education and Promotion of Innovations and Entrepreneurship Project in the Caribbean

6. Keynote Speaker and Delegate: UNESCO Conference in Tortola on Climate Change Education for Sustainable Development in the Caribbean

7. Panelist for UNESCO Conference in Havana: The Caribbean Position on Sustainable Development: “Common but Differentiated Responsibilities”

8. Technical Advisor: St. Kitts Marine Resources Department for “An Ecosystems Approach to Fisheries”

9. Research Consultant: Drainage Basin Analysis to Address the Flooding Problem in the Community of Half Way Tree, St. Kitts: Funded by the Caribbean Development Bank, Barbados

10. UNESCO’s “Decade of Education for Sustainable Development” in Kingston, Jamaica, 2005 (participated as an educator)

11. UNESCO’s : Climate Change Adaptation Strategy for the Caribbean: “Science, Ethics and Policies” in St. Kitts, 2011 (participated as Chairman of the local Steering Committee and Chairman of Conference)

12. UNESO “Climate Change Education for Sustainable Education for Development” (CCESD) in Tortola, British Virgin Islands, 2011 (participated as Keynote Speaker)

13. The World Forum on “A Culture of Nature” in Havana, Cuba, 2013 (participated as expert presenter, sponsored by UNESCO, on “Ethical Principles of Climate Change – A Culture of Nature” – Published in Jose Marti Memoir, Cuba

14. UNESCO’s “Environmental Policy Formulation and Planning for the Caribbean” in Nevis, 2013 (participated as Chairman for local Steering Committee and Chairman of Conference)

15. “Global Framework for Climate Services” with WMO, IMO, FAO, CIMH, HED, et al, in Trinidad, 2013 (participated as expert, sponsored by UNESCO)

16. “Building Sustainable Communities in the Caribbean and Central America” in Guatemala, 2013 (sponsored by OAS as grant winner for “Sustainable Transport Solutions for Basseterre, St. Kitts”); Project Coordinator

17. Country Counterpart to planning and implementation of “Tourism and Hospitality Education and Training Program” for 9-member countries of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States – 10th European Development Fund – for blended-mode program delivery

18. OAS-FEMCIDI Project Lead Coordinator, “Transfer of Knowledge in Science and Engineering and the Promotion of Innovations and Entrepreneurship in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)” grant winner competing with 65 applicants in LAC for “Provisions – Non-Traditional Agricultural Systems as Adaptation Strategy to Climate Change” https://www.facebook.com/provisionsproject/

19. Contributor to numerous sectoral National Strategy Workshops in St. Kitts-Nevis, including those for Marine Resources, Agriculture, Renewable Energy, Tourism and Hospitality, and Physical Planning & Environment

20. Team Leader – OAS Sustainable Cities Course 13th Edition, with professional trainees from several Latin America and Caribbean Countries 2016

21. Technical Expert, “UNESCO Youth Ambassadors for Climate Change Adaptation in St. Kitts-Nevis”

22. Project Team Leader for development of Renewable Energy Program for St. Kitts and Nevis in partnership with Southern Taiwan University of Technology and Science and the Diplomatic Mission of Republic of China (Taiwan)

23. Technical Expert for UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MAB) declared Bio-reserve in St. Mary’s, St. Kitts-Nevis

24. Technical Expert for UN-FAO, Aquaculture Sector Strategy and National Consultation for St. Kitts-Nevis (national sector review)

25. Research Partner with University of Central Florida and Mississippi State University (separately) for measuring air, land and water pollution, and their impacts, including US Dept. of Education grant funding.

26. Technical Expert: UNDP – for conducting National Poverty Assessment for Poverty Alleviation Plan

27. Consultant: UNDP-GEF for developing National Program Strategy 2020-2024 for St. Kitts-Nevis and evaluating projects implemented by grant recipients.

28. Consultant: St. Kitts-Nevis Red Cross Society Strategic Plan 2020-2024

29. Project Team Leader for USAID-OFDA Disaster Risk Reduction Education Program for St. Kitts and Nevis 2020 (including grant writing); reconfigured for online delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic and successfully implemented.

30. Expert Reviewer: CXC-CAPE Environmental Science Digital Toolkit – Resource material for students at the Associate Degree level; reconfigured for online program delivery as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

31. Panel Member: Technical and Scientific Advisory Group for Geoparks and Man and Biosphere (Bioreserves) in Latin America and the Caribbean, UNESCO Montevideo Office, Uruguay

32. Board Member and Editor – ACTA Scientific International Open-Source Library: http://actascientific.com

C. Publications

a. Naraine, L. 2013. Author: Research Handbook for Environmental Science Student-Based Assessments for CXC-CAPE (in

b. Naraine, L. et al. 2015. Agricultural Diversification and Non-Traditional Agricultural Systems, in the Caribbean in “Sustainable Food Production Practices for the Caribbean, Volume 2,” Edited by Ganpat and Isaac, University of the West Indies Faculties of Agricultural Economics and Food Production. Ian Randle Publishing, Kingston, Jamaica

https://www.academia.edu/36631767/Agricultural_Diversification_and_Non-Traditional_Systems_for_Sustainable_Food; https://www.echocommunity.org/resources/c482e0b2-6020-4bfc-b523-f0d4f3abab1a

c. Naraine, L., et al. 2016. “Strengthening Food Security in Emerging Economies” for IGI Publisher, Editors: Ganpat and Isaac, University of the West Indies, Faculties of Agricultural Economics and Food Production

https://www.igi-global.com/chapter/strengthening-food-security-with-sustainable-practices-by-smallholder-farmers-in-lesser-developed-economies/169700

d. Naraine, L. 2019. Optimizing the Use of Farm and Non-Farm Waste to Increase Productivity and Food Security. IGI Global, Hershey, PA https://www.igi-global.com/book/optimizing-use-farm-waste-non/211106

e. Naraine, L. 2021. “Drainage Basin Analysis in Half Way Tree, St. Kitts-Nevis, to Determine Explanatory Factors and Corrective Strategies for Flooding.” Vol. 1 Issue 1, January 2021, pp 21-39. Global Scientific Publications, Journal of Natural Science https://www.journals.globasscientificpubs.com/index.php/gspjns/article/view/2

f. Whittaker, S., Naraine, L., et al. 2020. “Ambient air pollution per specific land use types and activities in an urbanizing Eastern Caribbean Country, St. Kitts and Nevis.” SOP International Journal, Bristol, UK https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/2515-7620/ab7abc/pdf

https://journals.globalscientificpubs.com/index.php/gspjns

g. Naraine, L. Research Scientist – Sargassum Comic Book 2021 – sponsored by French Embassy for the Caribbean, St. Lucia HeadquartersResearch Scientist – (for dissemination in Caribbean schools in Dutch, French, English, and Spanish) (and delivered Training to Teachers in the Caribbean)

https://fb.watch5MJDIW4r1d/

h. Naraine, L. Research Manual for various subjects for CXC CSEC. CXC and CAPE. CXC, Kingston, Jamaica (and delivered Training to Teachers in the Caribbean)

D. Podcasts & Press Releases

Sustainable Farming – Flipping the Funnel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuXozDedKBNwQpxfoMQ7dSg

Episode 01 - Sustainable Farming Model

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_mnHyQPNVg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3sYfqIpk2U&t=3s

Episode 02 – Theory and Practice

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCMZYOD-XTA

Episode 0 3 - Diversifying the Farm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rml1zO1nVtI

Episode 04 – Role of Policy Makers & Published Book

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rml1zO1nVtI

Working for You – ZIZ Broadcasting – TV Interview

Agricultural Diversification and Non-Traditional Agricultural Systems, in the Caribbean in “Sustainable Food Production Practices for the Caribbean, Volume 2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1rgJuT5O1o

Hydroponics Implementation – Barbados

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piEXkxg9oYE

Hydroponics Rehabilitation – St. Kitts

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n72Jq-LbTtQ

Facebook: The Provisions Project – Community

Project Team Leader – Leighton Naraine

Implemented in 5 Countries: Barbados, Dominica, Guyana, St. Kitts-Nevis, and Trinidad

https://www.facebook.com/provisionsproject/