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Training Guardians of Suriname’s Mangrove Forests

October 31, 2023 by Shreshta Chotelal Leave a Comment

Suriname, the world’s most forested nation, boasts a diverse and rich ecosystem that includes vital mangrove forests along its coastline. Like a hidden magical realm, the magnificent mangrove ecosystems hold the secrets to a thriving world beneath the waves.  These mangrove ecosystems play a crucial role in supporting biodiversity, mitigating climate change, and … [Read more...] about Training Guardians of Suriname’s Mangrove Forests

Empowering the Caribbean: A Journey Towards Sustainable Energy

August 17, 2023 by Mildred Rivera - Gabriela Montes de Oca Fehr Leave a Comment

In the vibrant and culturally diverse region of the Caribbean, there is an essential element that fuels the dreams and aspirations of its people. It is the lifeblood that powers their play, dance, and imagination. However, the Caribbean faces numerous energy challenges, with hurricanes and earthquakes often leaving communities without electricity. Moreover, the heavy reliance … [Read more...] about Empowering the Caribbean: A Journey Towards Sustainable Energy

4 ways for Barbados to optimize its Marine Spatial Planning 

June 23, 2023 by Viviana Alva-Hart - Jennifer Doherty-Bigara - Jehroum Wood Leave a Comment

Photo of boats in the ocean near to the shore

The United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP15) held in Montreal in December 2022 concluded with strong support for ocean conservation and biodiversity. Currently, 17% of land and 8% of marine areas are under protection and there was strong consensus on the need for effective conservation and management of at least 30% of the world’s land, coastal areas, and … [Read more...] about 4 ways for Barbados to optimize its Marine Spatial Planning 

Barbados taking its Blue commitments ahead with innovative deal

October 27, 2022 by Jennifer Doherty-Bigara - Joan Oriol Prats - Jim Tolisano Leave a Comment

A recent New York Times article  declared, “Caribbean nations are trapped between the global financial system and a looming climate disaster. One country’s leader has been fighting to find a way out.” That country is Barbados, and the leader is Mia Motley, Prime Minister and climate innovator extraordinaire. As a small island developing state (SIDS), Barbados faces … [Read more...] about Barbados taking its Blue commitments ahead with innovative deal

Making better messages: Can behavioral design improve disaster risk communications?

April 13, 2022 by Yuri Chakalall - Hori Tsuneki Leave a Comment

Typically, Disaster Risk Management (DRM) agencies assume that vulnerable populations will act on informational advisories, internalizing messaging accordingly to secure their safety. They assume that once appropriate information is received that people will behave in the way advised. This isn’t always the case. The sheer divergence of personal risk management behaviors … [Read more...] about Making better messages: Can behavioral design improve disaster risk communications?

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