Agriculture
Can Technology Really Help The Caribbean Recover Faster After Disasters?
By: Chalsey Gill Anthony, Environmental Communicator, on behalf of Caribbean Policy Development Centre (CPDC) In the face of a disaster, the difference between quick recovery and prolonged hardship often comes down to one thing: information. Who is affected? How severe are the damages? Who needs help first? In the Caribbean, where disasters are growing stronger […]
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Connecting Communities, Government, and Markets for Smarter Climate Protection in the Caribbean
By: Chalsey Gill Anthony, Environmental Communicator, on behalf of Caribbean Policy Development Centre (CPDC) When a hurricane barrels through the Caribbean, recovery doesnā€™t just depend on rebuilding homes and roads. It depends on whether farmers can afford to replace lost livestock, whether fishers can access damaged docks or launching areas, whether market vendors can access […]
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Cocoa and Climate Change
A Bittersweet Connection By Britney Nurse The story highlights various aspects of climate justice, including the vulnerability of small-scale farmers, the historical context of the industry, the environmental impact, income volatility, resilience-building, fair pricing, and sustainable development. Cocoa, once known as the king of crops, has seen a steady decline over the decades. This delicious, […]
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Protecting Earthā€™s Lungs
by Climate Spotlight Staff RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil. August 15, 2023 The Brazil National Institute of Space Research detected a 33.6% drop in deforestation in the Amazon during the first six months of President Luiz Inacio Lula de Silvaā€™s term. In July, the federal agency reported that the satellite data was gathered from a system […]
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El NiƱo may suppress hurricane development
In its 10 AM Public Advisory, the National Hurricane Center announced that Tropical Storm Arlene ā€“ the first named system for this Atlantic Hurricane season, has weakened into a tropical depression. It is slowly tracking easterly and is expected to continue in that direction until it dissipates. This past Thursday, June 1, marked the official […]
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