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As a global leader in research and advocacy for a climate-smart world, championing climate solutions has long been our priority. </p> <small><a class="btn-ghost" href="https://uwi.edu/climateaction/" target="_blank">Explore</a></small> <div class="overlay"></div> </div> <div class="column4 alpha card second" id="entrepreneural"> <h3>Innovation and Entrepreneurial Culture</h3> <p>Our work expands beyond the walls of academia as researchers collaborate with industry leaders to bring innovative products to market, reignite the region’s productivity and competitiveness, and unleash its economic potential.</p> <small><a class="btn-ghost" href="entrepreneural.php">Explore</a></small> <div class="overlay"> </div> </div> <div class="column4 alpha card third" id="globalsystem"> <h3>Global Partnerships</h3> <p>As an SDG-engaged university, we've prioritised building global partnerships and connecting knowledge to opportunities for multi-stakeholder development solutions with a special Caribbean 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