Partners 2025

Welcome delegate. UNDP is honoured to partner with the Bermuda Underwater Institute for their Bermuda Youth Climate Summit, `17 to 22 November. UNDP is pleased to designate this important conference a COP 30 dialogue in recognition of its role in galvanizing youth voices and action on the climate crisis. Through our Ready Set Great platform UNDP is mobilizing a Green Jobs of the Future panel of eco experts, facilitating my participation as Resident Representative along with two youth activists from our 2024 cohort, and tabling the climate pillar of the RSG Call to Action in furtherance of climate youth activism. We look forward to collaborating with BUEI on nurturing the Caribbean’s next generation of great climate leaders.

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Multi Country Office in Jamaica

UNDP works in about 170 countries and territories, helping to eradicate poverty, reduce inequalities and exclusion, and build resilience so countries can sustain progress. The UNDP Multi Country Office (MCO) in Jamaica serves Jamaica, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, The Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands. UNDP MCO in Jamaica focuses on Social Resilience and Inclusion; Citizen Safety and Security and Rule of Law; Climate Change Resilience; and Sustainable Natural Resource Management. Our tailored package of Signature Solutions supports the development of strong policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities and institutional capabilities, while advancing the Sustainable Development Goals. We serve Jamaica, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, The Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands.. Visit Website.

Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute (BUEI)

Nurturing Bermuda’s next generation of ocean advocates, environmental stewards, educators and leaders.  

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute (BUEI) was founded in 1997, and today, our vision where “the ocean around Bermuda is widely understood, appreciated and protected” is more relevant than ever.  

 We are honoured to continue serving our community and beyond by providing quality education for all who participate in our programmes and visit our exhibits in the immersive Ocean Discovery Centre at BUEI. 

Our Three Pillars  

Since inception, BUEI has been a bridge between classroom learning and real-world application.  

Education  

• 28+ years building and delivering quality ocean literacy and environmental education programmes 
• Customized STEM labs, classes and workshops aligned with Bermuda public schools curriculum 
• After-school ocean and environmental science programmes 
• Explorer camps and environmental education workshops during school holidays 
• Educational tours of the Ocean Discovery Centre for students of all ages 

Immersive, experiential opportunities for Bermuda’s students from primary school through Bermuda College include:  

• Eco-Schools Bermuda  
• Young Reporters for the Environment  
• Youth Climate Summit Initiative  

Experiences 

Interesting, compelling and interactive programming and exhibits, supported by ocean and environmental science through: 

• Admissions and tours of the Ocean Discovery Centre for residents and overseas visitors 
• BUEI Lectures, Talks and Films 
• Community events such as Kids Hour Saturdays, World Water Day and World Oceans Day 
• Self-guided experiences in the Ocean Discovery Centre 

Exploration  

Making a personal connection to our ocean and the environment, raising awareness for the importance of ecology and Bermuda’s unique biodiversity, and learning about our island’s dynamic culture and rich maritime history through education and experiences.  

BUEI’s Core Values 

BUEI’s Core Values underpin our desire to ensure we are an organisation which people are proud to be a member of and to work for; a destination which visitors and the community are excited to visit and which stakeholders actively pursue to collaborate and partner with on projects of mutual interest for the benefit of our ocean environment. 

• Stewardship Minded  
• Committed Collaborators  
• Supportive Team  
• Professional Ambassadors 

For more information, visit www.BUEI.org