Policy & Governance
How illegal gold mining affects Suriname’s Wayana Indigenous Territory
Did you know that small-scale, illegal gold-mining activities are plaguing various Wayana Indigenous villages in the deep south of Suriname?...
Guyana’s rainforests play a central role in expanded ecotourism efforts
In this exclusive story for Cari-Bois, Guyanese journalist, Vishani Ragobeer, details the efforts by the Government of Guyana to construct...
Tobago oil spill affects Lambeau fisherfolk and restaurants
On February 25, Cafe Al Fresco in Lambeau, Tobago, announced that it was temporarily closing its doors as a result...
Reflecting on the decline of Trinidad and Tobago’s wetlands
Trinidad and Tobago’s coasts were once lined with large mangrove trees that were supported by massive, entangled roots teeming with...
Understanding Tobago’s disastrous oil spill
Authorities in Tobago are continuing an investigation of the circumstances surrounding a disastrous oil spill which occurred on February 7.
PERSPECTIVES: Flying fish, Bearded Fig Trees on the decline in Barbados
The Bearded Fig Tree, Brown Pelican and Flying Fish are three of the foremost national symbols on Barbados’ coat of...
PERSPECTIVES: Bridging the gap between culture and sustainability
As countries look towards economic innovation to reduce their dependence on extractive industries, entertainment based industries like culture and the...
PERSPECTIVES: Exploring the delicate balance of development and sustainable land use in Barbados
Perspectives is an ongoing series by the Cari-Bois Environmental News Network which aims to give Caribbean scientists, explorers, and nature...
Closing gaps in tsunami preparedness for a resilient future
On November 5, the Institute of Marine Affairs joined the global community in celebrating World Tsunami Awareness Day.
How birding supports conservation and community engagement at St. Herman’s Blue Hole National Park (Part 2)
In this two-part series for Cari-Bois, Belizean multimedia journalist, Carolee Chanona, explores birding activities at St. Herman’s Blue Hole National...
