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Did you know that Small Island Developing States (SIDS) were designated a “special case” for sustainable development dur...
21/07/2024

Did you know that Small Island Developing States (SIDS) were designated a “special case” for sustainable development during the 1992 UN Conference on Environment and Development in Rio, Brazil.

The designation recognised that while many then emerging environmental threats – like climate change – may affect SIDS, the countries themselves weren’t inherently the driving forces behind these threats.

But given the designation also paved a pathway for Global North countries to be held accountable for the role they play in these environmental threats, there has been "pushback" to the designation ever since.

In this special report for Cari-Bois, Stefanie Lauchman highlights the efforts that stakeholders from SIDS are taking to advocate for SIDS to maintain their special designation in the face of growing opposition.

With a blend of interviews and special reporting from the recently concluded SIDS4 reporting, read more here:

https://www.caribois.org/2024/07/sids-fight-to-maintain-special-case-status-at-un/

✍️ Stefanie Lauchman

In this special report for Cari-Bois, Stefanie Lauchman highlights the efforts that stakeholders from SIDS are taking to advocate for SIDS to maintain their "special case" for sustainable development designation - at the UN- in the face of growing opposition.

In less than 48 hours, Cari-Bois will host its 7th State of the Environment webinar! Let's learn a bit more about the pr...
16/07/2024

In less than 48 hours, Cari-Bois will host its 7th State of the Environment webinar! Let's learn a bit more about the presenters.

Themed "Protecting the Caribbean's Marine Resources: The Role of International Treaties" the webinar will:

💭 Foster a discussion on the issues affecting the wellbeing of the Caribbean's marine resources

🤝 Analyse what efforts are being made at the level of multilateral environmental agreements (MEAs) to combat these issues.

With high-level negotiations occurring on multiple MEAs, what will the outcomes of these efforts be and how will they effect change in the Caribbean? 🤔

There is still time to register for the webinar by clicking here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrfuysrz0tGd10biidPNHmj47CR6muSsH-





In less than 48 hours, Cari-Bois will host its 7th State of the Environment webinar! Let's learn a bit more about the pr...
16/07/2024

In less than 48 hours, Cari-Bois will host its 7th State of the Environment webinar! Let's learn a bit more about the presenters.

Themed "Protecting the Caribbean's Marine Resources: The Role of International Treaties" the webinar will:

💭 Foster a discussion on the issues affecting the wellbeing of the Caribbean's marine resources

🤝 Analyse what efforts are being made at the level of multilateral environmental agreements (MEAs) to combat these issues.

With high-level negotiations occurring on multiple MEAs, what will the outcomes of these efforts be and how will they effect change in the Caribbean? 🤔

There is still time to register for the webinar by clicking here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrfuysrz0tGd10biidPNHmj47CR6muSsH-

Institute of Marine Affairs





The countdown is on! Join Cari-Bois for the 7th State of the Environment webinar on July 18 from 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm (At...
13/07/2024

The countdown is on! Join Cari-Bois for the 7th State of the Environment webinar on July 18 from 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm (Atlantic Standard Time).

Themed "Protecting the Caribbean's Marine Resources: The Role of International Treaties" the webinar will foster a discussion on the issues affecting the wellbeing of the Caribbean's marine resources and what efforts are being made at the level of multilateral environmental agreements (MEAs) to combat these issues.

The webinar will feature dynamic presentations by:

🌊 Dr. Khalil Hassanali, The Institute of Marine Affairs

🌊 Mr. Miquel Garcia, Environmental Awareness Group

🌊 Mr. Joshua Prentice, Ocean Advocate

🪸 You are invited to register for the webinar by clicking:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrfuysrz0tGd10biidPNHmj47CR6muSsH-





07/07/2024
Cari-Bois Coordinator and Editor, Tyrell Gittens, chronicles Hurricane Beryl's destructive trek across the Caribbean aft...
04/07/2024

Cari-Bois Coordinator and Editor, Tyrell Gittens, chronicles Hurricane Beryl's destructive trek across the Caribbean after the system rapidly intensified into the earliest Category 4 Hurricane on record in the Atlantic Basin on June 30 and then the earliest Category 5 Hurricane on record on July 1.

From Grenada to the Cayman Islands, Caribbean countries are assessing the powerful storm’s damage which flattened houses, disrupted communication networks, left thousands without power and resulted in several deaths.

Read more here:

https://www.caribois.org/2024/07/record-breaking-hurricane-beryl-leaves-destructive-trail-across-caribbean/

Just five days after rapidly intensifying into the earliest Category 4 Hurricane on Record in the Atlantic Basin, and then becoming the earliest Category 5 Hurricane on record one day later, Hurricane Beryl has left a trail of destruction across the Caribbean.

It's that time again 💭 Cari-Bois warmly invites you to attend our 7th State of the Environment webinar 🪸Themed "Protecti...
27/06/2024

It's that time again 💭 Cari-Bois warmly invites you to attend our 7th State of the Environment webinar 🪸

Themed "Protecting the Caribbean's Marine Resources: The Role of International Treaties" the webinar will:

💭 Foster a discussion on the issues affecting the wellbeing of the Caribbean's marine resources

🤝 Analyse what efforts are being made at the level of multilateral environmental agreements (MEAs) to combat these issues.

With high-level discussions occurring on:

🌊 The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea

🌊 The Intergovernmental Conference on Marine Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ)

What will the outcomes of these efforts be and how will they effect change in the Caribbean? 🤔

You are invited to register for the webinar by clicking the link in our bio or our most recent Instagram stories 🪸





In this exclusive article for Cari-Bois, Belizean multimedia journalist, Carolee Chanona, highlights Belize's efforts to...
11/06/2024

In this exclusive article for Cari-Bois, Belizean multimedia journalist, Carolee Chanona, highlights Belize's efforts to restructure its debt by investing in blue bonds.

On November 4, 2021, the Government of Belize officially launched the "Belize Blue Bonds: Blue Finance for Nature and People" programme to ensure greater protection of public, co-managed, private, and indigenous lands as well as all marine resources within including the Caribbean Sea, endangered mangroves, and vulnerable coral reefs.

Supported by The Nature Conservancy (TNC), the programme would see the Government of Belize spending funds to conserve natural ecosystems while the TNC assists the Government with paying its creditors.

Read more here:

https://www.caribois.org/2024/06/can-carbon-credits-be-the-solution-to-belizes-debt/

Did you know that the Institute of Marine Affairs (IMA) is collaborating with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) ...
05/06/2024

Did you know that the Institute of Marine Affairs (IMA) is collaborating with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to pilot a Blue Carbon Credit System in Trinidad and Tobago?

From the magnificent Caroni Swamp to the expansive Nariva Swamp, Trinidad and Tobago's natural landscape is littered with defining wetland ecosystems that provide a myriad of ecosystem services for both wildlife and humans.

In developing the scheme, the IMA and IDB seeks to explore the potential of using these blue carbon ecosystems as a means by which revenue can be generated to finance conservation efforts.

Read more the effort here:
https://www.caribois.org/2024/06/is-it-feasible-to-use-blue-carbon-to-finance-mangrove-conservation-in-trinidad-and-tobago/





29/05/2024

Just before civil society organisations (CSOs) participated in a Civil Society Summit at today's proceedings of the SIDS4 Conference, Stefanie Lauchman spoke to them in an exclusive report for Cari-Bois 🎤

The various CSO representatives shared their vision for the "Caribbean they want" as the Caribbean Natural Resources Institute (CANARI) shared its position paper called the "Caribbean We Want" at today's summit.

Over the past several months, CANARI worked on the position paper with various CSOs across the Caribbean after realizing the need for CSOs to be more prominently included in the SIDS4 process.

Reporting by:
Stefanie Lauchman

In an article to commemorate this year's World Biodiversity Day, the Institute of Marine Affairs highlighted the importa...
29/05/2024

In an article to commemorate this year's World Biodiversity Day, the Institute of Marine Affairs highlighted the important role that technology plays in biodiversity conservation efforts across Trinidad and Tobago.

From the Trinidad and Tobago Cetacean Sighting Network's use of bioacoustics to the The Maritime Ocean Collection Project taking 360° imagery of Tobago’s coral reefs, technology is helping organisations across Trinidad and Tobago to better understand the country's biodiversity and develop strategic conservation plans from the collected data.

Read more on here: https://www.caribois.org/2024/05/using-digital-innovation-to-preserve-trinidad-and-tobagos-wildlife/





27/05/2024

In an exclusive report for Cari-Bois from the ongoing SIDS4 Conference in Antigua, Stefanie Lauchman chats with representatives from civil society organisations.

With an aim of ensuring that they are doing their part in contributing to the conference's outcome document, these CSO representatives lament that progress on sustainable development in the Caribbean has been slow.

In an effort to give CSOs a greater presence at this year's conference, the Caribbean Natural Resources
Institute (CANARI) and the Environmental Awareness Group (EAG) co-hosted a pre summit titled Transformative pathways to Caribbean sustainable development.

Nicole Leotaud, Director of CANARI, and Sapphire Alexander, founder of Caribbean Feminist, both claimed that civil society organisations were not adequately consulted in the process to draft the Antigua and Barbuda Agenda for SIDS (ABAS) document.

While CANARI and other CSOs have been invited to contribute to the conference, it is Leotaud's view that they do not have space to input properly into serious discussions regarding the document.

Expressing her frustration, Alexander claimed, "SIDS were not even negotiating on their own behalf but rather represented by G77 countries who decided what SIDS needs for development instead of SIDS themselves."

Reporting by:
Stefanie Lauchman

A special thank you to:
The Cropper Foundation
Caribbean Natural Resources Institute
Environmental Awareness Group

New Date Alert ⚠️ Join the launch of the Lunchtime Convos with Cari-Bois series which will now be held on June 13th, 202...
27/05/2024

New Date Alert ⚠️ Join the launch of the Lunchtime Convos with Cari-Bois series which will now be held on June 13th, 2024, from 12:00pm to 12:35pm (Atlantic Standard Time).

Grab your lunch and get ready to learn as we chat with Mr. Tadzio Bervoets from the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF) and analyse the major takeaways from the SIDS4 Conference which is currently being held in Antigua.

Register for the session by clicking the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvceqorDwiG92ZKSd_KBWZ51joofez64nK

Tomorrow (May 16), Cari-Bois will host its fourth Climate Breakdown webinar from 12:30pm (Atlantic Standard Time) 🌎🌡 Let...
15/05/2024

Tomorrow (May 16), Cari-Bois will host its fourth Climate Breakdown webinar from 12:30pm (Atlantic Standard Time) 🌎🌡 Let's learn a bit more about the presenters!

This webinar will seek to foster a discussion on the importance of the Climate Justice Movement in the Caribbean.

Since the early 1900s, countries have been engaging in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and making commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in an effort to curb climate change.

But have countries been fulfilling these commitments and what efforts are being made to hold them accountable?

There is still time to register for the webinar by clicking the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwkdOCpqj0jHdYgbbOEHloHT5Z7ZZJBiDny





Join Cari-Bois' fourth Climate Breakdown webinar on May 16th from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm (Atlantic Standard Time), as we se...
14/05/2024

Join Cari-Bois' fourth Climate Breakdown webinar on May 16th from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm (Atlantic Standard Time), as we seek to foster a discussion on the importance of the Climate Justice Movement in the Caribbean and what work is being done to hold authorities accountable to their climate commitments.

The webinar will feature dynamic presentations by:

🌡 Dr. Theresa Rodriguez-Moodie, Jamaica Environment Trust

🌡 John Mussington, Barbuda Land Rights Committee

🌡 Onnie Emerenciana, Greenpeace

🌡 Christine Samwaroo, The Breadfruit Collective

Since the early 1900s, countries have been engaging in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and making commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in an effort to curb climate change.

But have countries been fulfilling these commitments and what efforts are being made to hold them accountable?

There is still time to register for the webinar by clicking here:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwkdOCpqj0jHdYgbbOEHloHT5Z7ZZJBiDny

As Suriname looks towards their emerging oil and natural gas industry as a financial lifeline, experts are sounding the ...
10/05/2024

As Suriname looks towards their emerging oil and natural gas industry as a financial lifeline, experts are sounding the alarm that the country must proceed with caution and consider the effects of the industry on the natural environment.

In this exclusive article written for Cari-Bois by Surinamese journalist, Stefanie Lauchman, stakeholders involved in - and affected by - the country's emerging oil and natural gas industry, share their opinions on the issue.

Read more by clicking here:
https://www.caribois.org/2024/05/is-surinames-oil-a-double-edged-sword/

Apply now to this fantastic opportunity by The Cropper Foundation:✍️ If you are: a Caribbean national, writing in Englis...
08/05/2024

Apply now to this fantastic opportunity by The Cropper Foundation:

✍️ If you are: a Caribbean national, writing in English and resident in the Caribbean.

✍️ If you write: poetry, fiction, or non-fiction.

✍️ For: Writing for Our Lives, an anthology of stories illuminating the urgency of the climate crisis for people and communities of Caribbean states marked by their varied yet substantial vulnerabilities.

✍️ When: Submission deadline is midnight on June 7, 2024. Successful applicants will be announced in July 2024.

Learn more at https://thecropperfoundation.org/writingforourlives/

For any queries about eligibility requirements or the application process, email [email protected].

The Writing for Our Lives climate justice anthology is the second strand in the Today Today, Congotay! project, a series of climate justice, multi-media arts-based interventions funded by Open Society Foundations and implemented by The Cropper Foundation.

Original artwork by the prodigious 16-year-old visual artist Jaidn Bain.

04/05/2024

To commemorate World Press Freedom Day on May 3, Cari-Bois' Coordinator and Editor, Tyrell Gittens, sat down with TTT Live Online's Mahalia Joseph-Wharton to discuss the importance of environmental journalists and protecting their rights 💚

With this year’s World Press Freedom Day themed "A Press for the Planet," it's crucial to highlight the role that journalists play in shaping an environmentally aware society and holding entities accountable for their actions that may affect the wellbeing of the environment.

Cari-Bois continues to recognize the value of a free and fair press to society and will continue to play our part in developing the capacity of storytellers across the Caribbean 🤝

A special thank you to TTT and Ms. Joseph-Wharton for the opportunity and recognizing the value of sharing the perspective of environmental journalists 🌎





As the Caribbean continues to face the sobering realities of climate change, Cari-Bois invites you to attend its fourth ...
02/05/2024

As the Caribbean continues to face the sobering realities of climate change, Cari-Bois invites you to attend its fourth Climate Breakdown webinar on May 16th, from 12:30pm to 2:00pm (Atlantic Standard Time).

Themed "What does Climate Justice in the Caribbean look like?" the webinar will foster a discussion on the importance of the Climate Justice Movement in the region and what work is being done to hold authorities accountable to their climate commitments.

Register for the webinar using the following link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwkdOCpqj0jHdYgbbOEHloHT5Z7ZZJBiDny

From reducing pollution to decreasing the emission of gases like methane which accelerate global warming, the adoption o...
01/05/2024

From reducing pollution to decreasing the emission of gases like methane which accelerate global warming, the adoption of sustainable consumption practices can support the current push towards a more sustainable future.

Cari-Bois has recognised the value of elevating stories which highlight the importance of adopting sustainable consumption and continues to support writers across the Caribbean who have dedicated their craft to educating readers about the importance of circularity.

In this curated collection, Cari-Bois shines a spotlight on several articles which were published on the platform and dedicated to the topic of sustainable consumption as well as the benefits that eco-friendly practices present for the region.

Be sure to read these articles by clicking on the link in each picture's caption and check out www.caribois.org to read more stories.





Cari-Bois is committed to amplifying the voice of young people in the discourse surrounding Trinidad and Tobago's climat...
24/04/2024

Cari-Bois is committed to amplifying the voice of young people in the discourse surrounding Trinidad and Tobago's climate vulnerabilities! The stories in this curated collection were written by Cari-Bois' first cohort of Youth Journalists.

Did you know that between August and October 2023, Cari-Bois provided a select group of young people from several rural communities - across Trinidad and Tobago - with a blend of virtual and in-person learning experiences which introduced them to the fundamentals of journalism?

Training sessions were facilitated by a mix of former and current journalists, writers and broadcasters with a view to honing basic journalism skills like research, story development and conducting interviews.

Participants of the project also had the opportunity to engage directly with local climate change specialists and cover real-time environmental/climate stories.

The project aimed to:

1) Establish a cohort of young environmentally aware and climate conscious Gen Z multimedia journalists for the Cari-Bois Environmental Network.

2) Engage and invigorate a young audience around climate impacts and actions.

3) Elevate the voices of Gen Z members in national environmental/climate discourse through advocacy and awareness

To read each story, simply click the link contained in each picture's caption and be sure to check out www.caribois.org for more stories!

Happy Earth Day 2024! To commemorate this special day, Cari-Bois presents a curated collection of biodiversity-focused s...
22/04/2024

Happy Earth Day 2024! To commemorate this special day, Cari-Bois presents a curated collection of biodiversity-focused stories which were published on the platform over the past several months.

Each story highlights unique ecosystems across the Caribbean as well as the efforts being undertaken by conservationists to safeguard their wellbeing for future generations.

To read each story, simply click the link contained in each picture's caption and be sure to check out www.caribois.org for more stories.

Have you ever thought about the amount of trash that you generate and toss out every day? Annually, the International Da...
14/04/2024

Have you ever thought about the amount of trash that you generate and toss out every day?

Annually, the International Day of Zero Waste is observed on March 30 and often serves as a reminder of the work that needs to be done to minimise the world's high rate of waste generation and improve waste management practices.

Written by Rachel Ramsey (ACE Facility Facility Program Manager), on behalf of the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF), this article commemorates this year's Day of Zero Waste and reminds readers about the importance of adopting sustainable consumption and production patterns.

A solid waste and marine litter report by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) stated that less than 35 per cent of the waste generated in the Caribbean makes its way to appropriate disposal management and treatment sites.

High waste generation rates, and limited waste management options in the region, will continue to affect the natural environment and have severe consequences.

Solid waste pollution both on land and in waterways continues to affect the quality of the region’s natural environment.

Air pollution substantially affects livelihoods as it gives way to health concerns, decreased quality of life, public safety hazards and loss of revenue through impact to tourism and/or general recreation activities.

Read more here:

https://www.caribois.org/2024/04/why-zero-waste-practices-are-a-pathway-to-sustainable-development/

On March 30, the world observed International Day of Zero Waste which is commemorated annually to raise awareness on the work that can be done to minimise high waste generation and mismanagement.

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Just before civil society organisations (CSOs) participated in a Civil Society Summit at today's proceedings of the SIDS4 Conference, Stefanie Lauchman spoke to them in an exclusive report for Cari-Bois 🎤 The various CSO representatives shared their vision for the "Caribbean they want" as the Caribbean Natural Resources Institute (CANARI) shared its position paper called the "Caribbean We Want" at today's summit. Over the past several months, CANARI worked on the position paper with various CSOs across the Caribbean after realizing the need for CSOs to be more prominently included in the SIDS4 process. Reporting by: Stefanie Lauchman #SIDS #sids4 #sids4conference #cso #civilsociety #sustainabledevelopment #climatechange

In an exclusive report for Cari-Bois from the ongoing SIDS4 Conference in Antigua, Stefanie Lauchman chats with representatives from civil society organisations. With an aim of ensuring that they are doing their part in contributing to the conference's outcome document, these CSO representatives lament that progress on sustainable development in the Caribbean has been slow. In an effort to give CSOs a greater presence at this year's conference, the Caribbean Natural Resources Institute (CANARI) and the Environmental Awareness Group (EAG) co-hosted a pre summit titled Transformative pathways to Caribbean sustainable development. Nicole Leotaud, Director of CANARI, and Sapphire Alexander, founder of Caribbean Feminist, both claimed that civil society organisations were not adequately consulted in the process to draft the Antigua and Barbuda Agenda for SIDS (ABAS) document. While CANARI and other CSOs have been invited to contribute to the conference, it is Leotaud's view that they do not have space to input properly into serious discussions regarding the document. Expressing her frustration, Alexander claimed, "SIDS were not even negotiating on their own behalf but rather represented by G77 countries who decided what SIDS needs for development instead of SIDS themselves." Reporting by: Stefanie Lauchman A special thank you to: The Cropper Foundation Caribbean Natural Resources Institute Environmental Awareness Group #SIDS #sids4 #sids4conference #cso #civilsociety #sustainabledevelopment #climatechange

To commemorate World Press Freedom Day on May 3, Cari-Bois' Coordinator and Editor, Tyrell Gittens, sat down with TTT Live Online's Mahalia Joseph-Wharton to discuss the importance of environmental journalists and protecting their rights 💚 With this year’s World Press Freedom Day themed "A Press for the Planet," it's crucial to highlight the role that journalists play in shaping an environmentally aware society and holding entities accountable for their actions that may affect the wellbeing of the environment. Cari-Bois continues to recognize the value of a free and fair press to society and will continue to play our part in developing the capacity of storytellers across the Caribbean 🤝 A special thank you to TTT and Ms. Joseph-Wharton for the opportunity and recognizing the value of sharing the perspective of environmental journalists 🌎 #WeAreCariBois #ConnectingCommunities #ImprovingLives #WorldPressFreedomDay #PressFreedom #EnvironmentalJournalism #CitizenJournalists #Sustainability

Thank you very much to TTT Live Online for providing coverage of Cari-Bois’ fifth State of the Environment webinar and producing this insightful report on Danii Mcletchie’s presentation which focused on Carnicycle’s efforts to make all aspects of Caribbean carnivals more sustainable. Thank you to everyone that attended the webinar and all our presenters: 🎭 Cherisse Lauren Berkeley, Bandleader of Berkeley Carnival Revolution 🎭 Danii Mcletchie, Sustainability Professional and Co-Founder of Carnicycle 🎭 Elize Rostant, Managing Director of the Walkers Institute for Regenerative Research Education and Design (WIRRED) A special thank you to: The Cropper Foundation ANSA Bank ANSA Merchant Bank #WEARECARIBOIS #ConnectingCommunities #ImprovingLives #carnival #food #music #arts #festivals #caribbeanfestivals #caribbeancarnivals #sustainability #culture #sustainablefestivals

Happening Now! On Sunday, Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister, Dr Keith Rowley, and a ministerial team, toured areas in Tobago which were affected by an oil spill. Currently, hundreds of volunteers are involved in cleanup efforts as authorities try to isolate the leak from an abandoned vessel and asses the leak's environmental damages. Stay tuned to Cari-Bois for more information on the developing situation! Video courtesy Lance Cuffy 🎥 #oilspill #pollution #fossilfuels #Tobago #environmentaldisaster

What is the connection between the environment and culture in Barbados ? Throughout its history, Barbados has always turned to its dynamic natural environment for inspiration. In fact, the island’s name was even inspired by a tree which once dominated its landscape. In an exclusive article coming soon to Cari-Bois, Barbadian environmentalist and writer, Kyle Foster, highlights some of the island's most significant natural heritage as well as some actions which can be taken to further protect them. Read more soon on www.caribois.org A special thank you to: The Cropper Foundation ANSA Bank ANSA Merchant Bank Kyle Foster #WEARECARIBOIS #ConnectingCommunities #ImprovingLives #biodiversity #wildlife #flora #fauna #culture #arts #sustainabledevelopment #sustainability #Barbados

How does climate change affect you and the communities around you? Jamaican biologist and activist, Damion Whyte, has visited several communities across Jamaica which were affected by intense drought conditions for several months. In this video, he explains how drought has affected one community's water supply 🇯🇲 Damion also spoke during Cari-Bois' fourth State of Environment webinar on December 12th and gave an in-depth view of the drought/ what lessons the island can learn for future droughts. As a result of climate change, Jamaica expects to see more severe droughts which will reduce the amount and the quality of water available to people who depend on rain for their water supply. In turn, that impacts health, agriculture and the food supply. A special thanks to: Roosters World The Cropper Foundation ANSA Bank ANSA Merchant Bank #ClimateChange #ClimateJustice #1point5ToStayAlive #CaribbeanClimateJustice

In this exclusive mini-documentary for Cari-Bois, Guyanese videographer and journalist, Jessica Callender, takes you into the heart of Guyana's mangroves and shares how plastic pollution is a detriment to this ecosystem which is vital to the protection of Guyana's coastline and the livelihoods of communities that depend on these mangroves. In an interview with Cari-Bois, environmentalist, Suphane Dash-Alleyne, said urgent attention must be given to curbing plastic pollution as the immediate danger of this waste, and the future challenges of microplastics, can disrupt the vital ecological services of mangroves as well as be a threat to the wellbeing of both animals and humans. Biologist, Deopaul Somwaru, echoes Dash-Alleyne's sentiments as he explained that plastic pollution can hinder mangrove seedlings from growing which affects the long-term survival of mangroves. Watch the full video to learn more about the suggested solutions to curbing plastic pollution and protecting Guyana's mangroves. Be sure to like and share the video! A special thank you to: Jessica Callender The Cropper Foundation ANSA Bank ANSA Merchant Bank #WEARECARIBOIS #ConnectingCommunities #ImprovingLives #mangrove #mangroves #plastics #plasticpollution #pollution #biodiversity #wildlife #sustainabledevelopment #sustainability #Guyana

It's a New Year which means brand new content by Cari-Bois! To kick off our new content, let's take a quick trip to Guyana! 🇬🇾 Have you ever wondered how plastic pollution is affecting Guyana's mangroves? In an exclusive mini-documentary for Cari-Bois, Guyanese videographer and journalist, Jessica Callender, takes you into the heart of Guyana's mangroves and shares how plastic pollution is a detriment to this ecosystem which is vital to the protection of Guyana's coastline and the livelihoods of communities that depend on these mangroves. Are you ready to learn more? Be sure to follow Cari-Bois on social media for the full video which will be released soon! A special thank you to: Jessica Callender The Cropper Foundation ANSA Bank ANSA Merchant Bank #WEARECARIBOIS #ConnectingCommunities #ImprovingLives #mangrove #mangroves #plastics #plasticpollution #pollution #biodiversity #wildlife #sustainabledevelopment #sustainability #Guyana

What can we learn from Jamaica's extreme drought in 2023? (Damion Whyte)
What can we learn from Jamaica's extreme drought in 2023? (Damion Whyte)

For over several months in 2023, Jamaica experienced intense drought conditions which affected the island's biodiversity, agriculture and livelihoods. In September 2023, the country's Government allocated an additional $150,000,000 to supplement its drought response efforts. With a focus on rural communities, Jamaican biologist and environmentalist, Damion Whyte, visited several communities during the drought and was able to better understand their plight as they fought to protect their livelihoods. During Cari-Bois' fourth State of the Environment webinar on December 12, Whyte gave an in-depth view of the drought and what lessons the island can learn for future droughts. View the full webinar here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZziIhViwXI A special thank you to: The Cropper Foundation ANSA Bank ANSA Merchant Bank Roosters World #WEARECARIBOIS #ConnectingCommunities #ImprovingLives #climatechange #naturaldisasters #drought #elnino #floods #wildfires #lossanddamage #hurricaneotis #hurricanes

What can we learn from the Maui wildfires? (Christopher Castagne)
What can we learn from the Maui wildfires? (Christopher Castagne)

What can we learn from the devastating 2023 Maui wildfires? In August, wildfires on the island of Maui, Hawaii, resulted in over 100 deaths and billions of dollars in damage. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) has classified the wildfires as the deadliest US wildfires in at least 100 years. During Cari-Bois' fourth State of the Environment webinar on December 12, social activist, Christopher Castagne, gave an in-depth presentation on the environmental, social and historical factors which contributed to the deadly wildfires. A Trinidadian Born educator based in Maui, Castagne also shared what lessons can be learnt from the wildfire including the importance of more proactive disaster preparedness and more efficient disaster response. You can view Christopher's full presentation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YClP78Ejj0k A special thank you to: The Cropper Foundation ANSA Bank ANSA Merchant Bank Christopher Castagne #WEARECARIBOIS #ConnectingCommunities #ImprovingLives #climatechange #naturaldisasters #drought #elnino #floods #wildfires #lossanddamage #hurricaneotis #hurricanes

Learning from Hurricane Otis (State of the Environment Webinar #4)
Learning from Hurricane Otis (State of the Environment Webinar #4)

In October 2023, Hurricane Otis made landfall in Acapulco, Mexico, and became the strongest Pacific Hurricane on record to make landfall in Mexico. In the aftermath of the Hurricane, Mexican activist, Ursula Tovilla-Sánchez, travelled to Acapulco to provide humanitarian relief with Operation Blessing Mexico which is an NGO committed to reducing world hunger and providing relief to communities affected by natural disasters. During Cari-Bois' fourth State of the Environment webinar on December 12, Ursula shared a first-hand account of the devastation she witnessed in the city and what efforts have been made to start rebuilding and providing relief for affected families. You can view Ursula's full presentation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZziIhViwXI A special thank you to: The Cropper Foundation ANSA Bank ANSA Merchant Bank Ursula Sanchez Operation Blessing Mexico #WEARECARIBOIS #ConnectingCommunities #ImprovingLives #climatechange #naturaldisasters #drought #elnino #floods #wildfires #lossanddamage #hurricaneotis #hurricanes

Climate Breakdown Webinar #3 Recap: Will COP28 Close the Loss and Damage Gap? (Sasha Jattansingh)
Climate Breakdown Webinar #3 Recap: Will COP28 Close the Loss and Damage Gap? (Sasha Jattansingh)

At COP28, a historic decision was made on operationalising a new loss and damage fund to assist Global South countries in their recovery efforts from disasters associated with climate change. During Cari-Bois' third Climate Breakdown webinar on November 21, Climate Analytics Caribbean loss and damage expert, Sasha Jattansingh explained the significance of such a fund to Global South countries and why it is important to continue minimising any current gaps in loss and damage financing. View Jattansingh's full presentation on Cari-Bois' YouTube Channel and read more informative content associated with these issues on www.caribois.org Also, be sure to join Cari-Bois on December 12, from 12:30 pm to 2:00pm (Atlantic Standard Time), for the 4th and final State of the Environment webinar for 2023, in which stakeholders from three countries will share their first-hand experiences with natural disasters and discuss the lessons we can learn from these events. You are invited to register for the webinar by clicking the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0uf-qhpj8qE9bFddMQvVXijgr_GgQOsdsv A special thank you to: The Cropper Foundation ANSA Bank ANSA Merchant Bank #WEARECARIBOIS #ConnectingCommunities #ImprovingLives #cop #cop28 #climatechange #climateadptation #climateloss #climatedamage #lossanddamage #climateresilience #climateawareness

Climate Breakdown Webinar #3 Recap: Will COP28 Close the Adaptation Gap? (Dr. Keron Niles)
Climate Breakdown Webinar #3 Recap: Will COP28 Close the Adaptation Gap? (Dr. Keron Niles)

With Cari-Bois' fourth State of the Environment webinar on December 12 exploring the effects of natural disasters on communities in the Americas, let's take a look back at Cari-Bois' third Climate Breakdown webinar which was held on November 21. Addressing gaps in climate adaptation, and loss and damage, the webinar featured an insightful presentation by Dr. Keron Niles who analysed the UNEP's 2023 Adaptation Gap Report. Given Niles was one of the report's authors, he highlighted alarming trends on progress as it relates to adaptation financing - especially from Global North countries which made pledges to Global South Countries during previous United Nations Climate Change Conferences - and explained the consequences of backsliding on adaptation financing. View Dr. Niles' full presentation on Cari-Bois' YouTube Channel and read more informative content associated with these issues on www.caribois.org Register for Cari-Bois' upcoming webinar here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0uf-qhpj8qE9bFddMQvVXijgr_GgQOsdsv A special thank you to: The Cropper Foundation ANSA Bank ANSA Merchant Bank #WEARECARIBOIS #ConnectingCommunities #ImprovingLives #cop #cop28 #climatechange #climateadptation #climateloss #climatedamage #lossanddamage #climateresilience #climateawarenessA

State of the Environment Webinar #3 Recap: Coral Bleaching in the Caribbean (Dr. Valeira Pizarro)
State of the Environment Webinar #3 Recap: Coral Bleaching in the Caribbean (Dr. Valeira Pizarro)

In less than 24 hours, the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) will kick off in Expo City, Dubai! As we look forward to the decisions that will be made at COP28 to cut carbon emissions and limit global warming, Cari-Bois is taking a look back at its third State of the Environment webinar which was held on October 5th, 2023. A senior scientist at the Perry Institute for Marine Science, Dr. Valeria Pizarro gave an in-depth analysis on the effects of rising sea surface temperatures on Bahamian coral reefs. With the reefs being increasingly affected by marine heatwaves in recent years, Pizarro highlighted that the alarming situation has only compounded existing threats to the reefs which includes the Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD). Be sure to keep up with the conference and stay tuned to Cari-Bois as we play our part in adding context to the high-level discussions and decisions that will be made at COP28. You can view the full recording of the webinar on Cari-Bois' YouTube page and read more informative content associated with these issues on www.caribois.org Thank you to our project sponsors: The Cropper Foundation ANSA Bank ANSA Merchant Bank #WEARECARIBOIS #ConnectingCommunities #ImprovingLives #coral #corals #coralhealth #coralbleaching #marine #marinebilogy #climatechange #globalwarming

State of the Environment Webinar #3 Recap: Coral Bleaching in the Caribbean
State of the Environment Webinar #3 Recap: Coral Bleaching in the Caribbean

With all eyes set on Dubai for the 2023 United Nations Climate Conference (COP28), Cari-Bois is taking a look back at its third State of the Environment webinar which was held on October 5th, 2023. In June 2022, the Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology released a bulletin which placed the Caribbean on high alert for coral bleaching between July and October 2023, based on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Coral Reef Watch for the Caribbean. During the webinar, Coral Reef Ecologist, Dr. Anjani Ganase, gave a comprehensive overview of what those elevated threats of coral bleaching meant for reefs in Tobago. As stakeholders descend on Dubai for COP28, the decisions made at the conference will no doubt guide actions needed to protect vulnerable ecosystems like coral reefs. Be sure to keep up with the conference and stay tuned to Cari-Bois as we play our part in adding context to the high-level discussions and decisions that will be made at COP28. You can view the full recording of the webinar on Cari-Bois' YouTube page and read more informative content associated with these issues on www.caribois.org Thank you to our project sponsors: The Cropper Foundation ANSA Bank ANSA Merchant Bank #WEARECARIBOIS #ConnectingCommunities #ImprovingLives #coral #corals #coralhealth #coralbleaching #marine #marinebilogy #climatechange #globalwarming

Are you ready to learn more about efforts to restore the Barnes Hill Community Reservoir by the Barnes Hill Community Development Organization Reloaded? As Cari-Bois gears up to publish an exclusive story on the restoration efforts, Antiguan multimedia journalist, Elesha George, takes us into the community to learn more about the reservoir and the prominent role it once played in sustaining the community's livelihoods. This Barnes Hill resident revisits her experience of when the reservoir served all residents in the community and shares the process by which its manager would call on residents when it was time for them to collect water. Be sure to look out for the full story on www.caribois.org Video by Elesha George A special thanks to the Barnes Hill Community Development Organisation and our project sponsors: The Cropper Foundation ANSA Bank ANSA Merchant Bank #WEARECARIBOIS #ConnectingCommunities #ImprovingLives #restoration #wildlife #conservation #climateresilience #climatechange #sids #smallislanddevelopingstates #waterresources #water #caribbean #antigua #barbuda

Coming soon to Cari-Bois, you can read more about the efforts to restore Antigua's Barnes Hill Reservoir in an exclusive story by Antiguan multimedia journalist Elesha George. But first, you can enjoy this video and learn more about the site. Recently, George visited the area and spoke to Kamaule DeFreitas who is currently the President of the Barnes Hill Community Development Organisation. During the visit, DeFreitas shared what are some of the plans to restore the reservoir and what are the benefits of the efforts. Be sure to look out for the full story on www.caribois.org A special thanks to the Barnes Hill Community Development Organization Reloaded and our project sponsors: The Cropper Foundation ANSA Bank ANSA Merchant Bank #WEARECARIBOIS #restoration #wildlife #conservation #climateresilience #climatechange #sids #smallislanddevelopingstates #waterresources #water #caribbean #antigua #barduda #antiguaandbarbuda

On Friday, let's take a trip to Belize's famed St. Herman's Blue Hole National Park 🇧🇿 Belizean multimedia journalist, Carolee Chanona, visited the park and spoke with officials about their conservation efforts which innovatively incorporates birdwatching activities. Watch, like and share this video 🇧🇿 Also, stay tuned to Cari-Bois' socials on Friday to get the links to the full story ✍️ A special thanks to the Belize Audubon Society ❤️🇧🇿

AND WE’RE OFF!!! Introducing…TODAY TODAY, CONGOTAY! - a Climate Justice-themed Micro-Theatre Festival! An initiative of The Cropper Foundation in partnership with the Micro-Theatre Festival of T&T, with the support of Open Society Foundations. TODAY TODAY, CONGOTAY! will draw on the powerful Micro-Theatre storytelling format to centre climate justice issues by highlighting climate change-related stories and concerns of often overlooked communities and the most vulnerable within them. Micro-Theatre format in 10 seconds: repeat performances of short, punchy, thought-provoking productions staged simultaneously to intimate audiences at 15-minute intervals over several hours. Event details: October 27 & 28, 2023 @‌Williamsville Secondary School November 3 & 4, 2023 @‌Brazil Secondary School NB: Events on Friday, Oct 27 + Nov 3 will cater to students EXCLUSIVELY. Get your tickets here: https://suntixx.com/today-today-congotay/ Message The Cropper Foundation for more info 🎭🎭🎭 More to come…Watch this space! #TODAYTODAYCONGOTAY #THECROPPERFOUNDATION #MICROTHEATREFESTIVAL #CLIMATEJUSTICE #CARIBBEANCLIMATEJUSTICE #TRINIDADANDTOBAGO

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