With almost 95% of its territory covered by tropical green forest, Suriname is considered as one of the greenest countries in the world. But this title comes with the responsibility to care for the environment. The sustainable management of resources and waste is fundamental to protect and preserve the forests and landscapes of Suriname. However, waste management in the country … [Read more...] about Run Out of Waste Day in Suriname
Evan Cayetano
Evan Cayetano is a water and sanitation specialist with the IDB since 1997. He has prepared and supervised loans and technical cooperation grants in the water sector for The Bahamas, Barbados, Jamaica, Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. He is the Team Leader for the ongoing Regional Strategic Action Plan for the Water Sector in the Caribbean to Develop Resilience to the Impacts of Climate Change (RSAP) and the focal point for the IDB Water and Sanitation Division for the Caribbean. Mr. Cayetano holds a M.Sc. in Coastal Zone Management from Florida Institute of Technology, a B.Sc. in Marine Biology from Texas A&M University.
Every Drop Counts! Jamaica’s Non-Revenue Water Program cops Global Award
With climate change wreaking havoc across the world, and some countries experiencing prolonged drought as a result, there is increased pressure for potable water especially for growing populations. Making sure people have regular access to the precious, lifesaving commodity is a high priority. This is even more critical given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic which has underscored … [Read more...] about Every Drop Counts! Jamaica’s Non-Revenue Water Program cops Global Award
Combatting the Terror of Flooding
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9824382gOsA Flooding is by no means a problem experienced alone by those in tropical climates, but it afflicts the lives of people across the world. In February of this year, we saw the villages of Moorland and Fordgate in the United Kingdom besieged by flood waters and the grim impact of flooding in Burundi. Further underscoring the case that … [Read more...] about Combatting the Terror of Flooding