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Environment
Harvesting rain could help Caribbean countries keep the water on after hurricanes — researchers
The following is a feature published yesterday by non-profit academic journalism outlet The Conversation. It was written by academic experts Cecilia A Green and Farah Nibbs who are designing rainwater harvesting tanks with built-in filters for use in the Caribbean. Green is Associate... Read More
Crop modelling expert for UWI summer programme
In a move to help the region's agricultural sector adapt to climate change and increase the number of Caribbean professionals and institutions involved in the field of crop modelling, The University of the West Indies (UWI) and the Government of Jamaica, through the...... Read More
Jamaica needs to set aside US$121 million a year for hurricanes, floods
Within the context of the fast-approaching peak of the hurricane season, the World Bank on Monday presented the Government of Jamaica with an assessment of the legislative, financial management, fiscal, and insurance market environment in Jamaica, and proposed a new...... Read More
World's forests shrink one per cent
Latin America is one of three regions where deforestation persists, according to The State of the World's Forests 2018, published by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) last Friday.... Read More
'Massive shock'
In an expression of public opinion that's rare for diplomats, the European Union representative in Jamaica has described pervasive littering and dumping in the island as “a massive shock” to first-time visitors and a contradiction to the scenic views... Read More
The keepers of the forest
The Forestry Department lived up to the symbolism of its 80th anniversary last week when, instead of traditional trophies made from plastic and coated with metallic finishes, it awarded Forest Heroes in nine categories with hand-crafted leaves from the oak... Read More
Father and son collect over 100,000 bottles for LASCO REAP competition
Newstead Primary School's Cadell Menzie teamed up with his father and teacher, Clovis Menzie, in a strategic effort to collect the most bottles in this year's LASCO Releaf Environmental Awareness Programme (REAP) competition. Read More
World Water Forum set for Sub-Saharan Africa for first time
The World Water Forum, the largest international platform to discuss water-related problems and find solutions for some of the world's most pressing water challenges, will be held for the first time in sub-Saharan Africa, which has the greatest water security needs... Read More
World Bank supports Grenada's transition to a resilient, blue economy with first Blue Growth Development Policy Credit
The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors announced last week that it has approved a US$30 million Development Policy Credit to support Grenada in strengthening its climate and fiscal resilience with a view to transitioning to a blue economy. Read More
Ocean conservation untapped strategy for fighting climate change
The ocean contributes US$1.5 trillion annually to the overall economy and assures the livelihood of 10-12 per cent of the world's population. But there's another reason to protect marine ecosystems — they're crucial for curbing climate change. Read More
Heroes of the forest
In celebration of its 80th anniversary year, the Forestry Department yesterday made awards in eight categories to individuals and organisations who have made outstanding contributions to the development of the forest sector in Jamaica and have supported the department in achieving its... Read More
Cleaner streets ahead
The south coast communities of Whitehouse and Bluefields, known as much for their azure bathing beaches and populous fishing villages as their struggle with solid waste management, are in for a clean-up and education programme over the next year. Read More
Water expert makes conservation call
On the occasion of World Oceans Day last Friday, water expert Dr Kwame Emmanuel reinforced the importance of the country's water resources and urged Jamaicans to take better care of rivers, streams, underground aquifers, and the sea, while also conserving that which... Read More
Trimming the waste: UN looks to reduce its environmental footprint
The city of Goma, which lies along the eastern edge of the Democratic Republic of Congo, has for decades been a hub of humanitarian operations in response to conflicts and natural disasters in the region, including neighbouring Rwanda. Read More
'Carry your own water bottle, coffee cup, shopping bags'
The oceans make our blue planet unique in our solar system — and not just visually. They help regulate the global climate and are the ultimate source of the water that sustains all life on Earth, from coral reefs to snow-covered mountains, from tropical rain... Read More
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