Caribbean

By: Chalsey Gill Anthony, Environmental Communicator, on behalf of Caribbean Policy Development Centre (CPDC) The roof was collapsing. Water poured in from every direction. As Hurricane Beryl’s 150 mph winds tore through Carriacou, Kisha McFarlene huddled with others in a building that was coming apart around them. “I became a pastor during Beryl,” she recalls, […]

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April 23, 2025

By Marco Lopez and Andre Habet BELMOPAN, Wed. Feb., 26, 2025 UK-based Equilibrium Research is no new kid on the block when it comes to crafting plans for protected areas. They’ve worked internationally for 35 years. Nigel Dudley, conservation ecologist, admits that Belize’s protected areas governance landscape is one of the most unique he’s seen. […]

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March 3, 2025

By: Chalsey Gill Anthony, Environmental Communicator and Advocate, Belize The Caribbean’s history is one of resilience and resistance, of small nations standing tall against seemingly impossible challenges. From the fight against colonial exploitation to the modern-day battle for climate justice, our region has long understood the stakes of decisions made by the powerful that affect […]

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January 22, 2025

By: Chalsey Gill Anthony, Environmental Communicator and Advocate, Belize In the race for clean energy, mining companies are pitching deep-sea minerals as the golden ticket to a sustainable future. They claim that extracting these precious resources from the ocean floor is essential for powering our renewable energy technologies. But let’s be clear: this narrative is […]

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January 14, 2025

By: Chalsey Gill Anthony, Environmental Communicator and Advocate, Belize Every breath you take, every drop of water you drink, every change in weather you feel – it all connects back to our ocean. While you sleep soundly in your bed tonight, an extraordinary world lies beneath the waves, covering more than 60% of our planet. […]

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January 6, 2025

By: Chalsey Gill Anthony, Environmental Communicator and Advocate, Belize Imagine that you’ve entrusted your life’s savings to a bank, believing it’s safe. Suddenly, you find out that the CEO took all your money to a casino known for rigging the games. The odds are stacked against the CEO; worse yet, he WILL lose your life […]

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December 31, 2024

By: Chalsey Gill Anthony, Environmental Communicator and Advocate, Belize Vampire squid, yeti crab, gummy squirrel sea cucumber, and glass sponges sound like characters from a storybook. But these bizarre and beautiful creatures are real; thriving in the dark, cold depths of the ocean. This underwater wonderland now faces a threat from mining corporations that want […]

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December 17, 2024

By Marco Lopez BELIZE CITY, Belize – June 3, 2024 The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts an above-normal 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. Their Climate Prediction Center forecasts an 85% chance of an above-normal season, a 10% chance of near-normal, and a 5% chance of below-normal. A total of 17-25 named storms (winds exceeding […]

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June 3, 2024

In this article we will explore the relationship between economic development and environmental preservation in small island developing States, with a focus on protecting and preserving mangroves in the Caribbean. While economic growth often comes at the expense of fragile ecosystems, Britney Nurse of Trinidad and Tobago and Marco Lopez of Belize delve into the […]

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December 11, 2023

COP28 may be the world’s last opportunity to get on track to meet the goals of the 2015 Paris climate agreement and stay below 1.5C by Climate Spotlight Staff According to a study published by Earth Systems Science Data in mid-2023, global greenhouse gas emissions are at an all-time high. A so-called “carbon budget” established as a […]

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November 11, 2023

“Climate change is the greatest global health threat facing the world in the 21st century, but it is also the greatest opportunity to redefine the social and environmental determinants of health.” — The Lancet, Countdown. By Marco Lopez What do HIV/Aids, Ebola, Dengue, and Malaria have in common with Climate change? All those infectious diseases […]

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November 9, 2023

By Britney Nurse “This story is about the importance of climate journalism in the Caribbean in promoting climate justice and informing the public on the perilous effects of climate change” As global citizens, we are fortunate to recognize the power of advocacy. Of shining a light on overlooked issues to rally people worldwide and mobilize […]

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November 8, 2023