Pierre Noel is the Executive Director of the Haiti Development Institute (HDI), an organization advancing development by strengthening local leadership and institutional capacity across Haiti.
HDI’s approach centers local communities as architects of their future, particularly in climate-vulnerable regions. Through infrastructure development, civic leadership, and cross-sector partnerships, HDI offers a model for locally grounded philanthropy that responds to crisis while building long-term systems for sustainability and equity. Pierre brings deep experience in the intersection of climate, governance, and philanthropic accountability—making his voice essential to the CLASP conversation.
In this episode, Derval Barzey speaks with Pierre about the critical role of climate philanthropy in supporting community-led solutions in Haiti. They discuss the importance of building resilience in rural communities, supporting farmers, and the need for collaboration among funders. Pierre shares insights on the challenges faced by local leaders and the innovative approaches being taken to drive climate adaptation.
The conversation emphasizes the significance of engaging youth and leveraging technology to foster partnerships and collective impact in addressing climate change in the Caribbean.
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Visit https://www.hdihaiti.org/ to learn more about their work.
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