Wednesday, November 14, 2018 — The Caribbean Natural Resources Institute (CANARI) in collaboration with the Green Economy Coalition (GEC) today released the Eastern Caribbean Green Economy Barometer 2018. A major finding from this ground-breaking document is that the traditional approach of a one-dimensional focus on development through a narrow profit or GDP only “bottom line” […]
Eastern Caribbean transition to Green Economy rated as below average in newly released Green Economy Barometer 2018
Eastern Caribbean transition to Green Economy rated as below average in newly released Green Economy Barometer 2018
Port of Spain, November 6, 2018 – The Caribbean Natural Resources Institute (CANARI) in collaboration with the Green Economy Coalition (GEC) today released the Eastern Caribbean Green Economy Barometer 2018. A major finding from this ground-breaking document is that the traditional approach of a one-dimensional focus on development through a narrow profit or GDP only […]
Guyana recognises SMEs as a key pathway in its transition to a Green State
Port of Spain, October 25, 2018 – Caribbean governments are recognising the importance of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the transition to green-blue economies that are more environmentally sustainable, inclusive and resilient. Guyana has now outlined its bold plans for becoming a Green State by 2040. This was the focus of the recent “Green […]
Oxford economists raise alarm at vanishing wealth of nature
Port of Spain, December 14, 2017 – The Caribbean needs to pay attention to findings by top economists which show that the decline of nature poses severe threats to continued national and global prosperity. New research from a team of Oxford economists launched at the World Forum on Natural Capital in Edinburgh shows that Ministries […]
#GE4U catalysing action towards a green economy in the Caribbean
Port of Spain, March 06, 2017 – Change agents and innovators in key sectors in Trinidad and Tobago are ushering in a new phase of regional dialogue towards the development of a new Caribbean economy that aims for long-term prosperity and resilience through equitable distribution of economic benefits and effective management of ecological resources. Since […]