Trees might not be acting in the way we thought – this forest fitted with pipes can tell us why
Source: BBC.com Written by: Katherine Latham By simulating the future atmosphere, scientists hope to understand whether trees will continue to act as the lungs of the planet. “The oak is the queen of her domain,” says Rob MacKenzie as he gestures towards a giant towering above us. This oak tree has stood in this very […]
OAS: Call for Scholarships for the 5th Edition of the Digital Diploma in Leadership for Social Inclusion and Access to Rights
https://www.oas.org/ext/en/main/calendar/event/id/615 Digital Diploma in Leadership for Social Inclusion and Access to Rights This diploma offers a comprehensive training program designed to strengthen leadership skills and promote social inclusion from a human rights perspective. Throughout the program, participants will gain key knowledge on international and inter-American legal frameworks, explore tools for social development, and learn to […]
CYLIP Intern Attends Yale University Conference
Aldan St Omer attended the two-day “Environmental Joy: Roadmaps for Resistance, Resilience, and Thriving” conference. Aldan is currently participating in CIMH’s long-term internship program. The event was held at the Yale School of the Environment and gathered experts and youth across disciplines and cultures to discuss pathways for addressing environmental challenges in the U.S. and […]
Commonwealth Foundation – Annual Grant Call
Our annual grants call is now open. Here. The deadline to apply is 24 October 2024 at 1pm BST. As the Commonwealth’s agency for civil society, the Commonwealth Foundation strengthens people’s participation in all aspects of public dialogue, so together they can learn from each other and act to build democratic societies. Every year, we […]
The Annual Call for Proposals for the Local Engagement and Action Fund (LEAF) for the Eastern Caribbean for 2024-2025
The FSSP-C, funded by Global Affairs Canada (GAC), is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Local Engagement and Action Fund (LEAF) for the Eastern Caribbean for 2024-2025. We invite non-profit organisations working at the local level in Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia, St Vincent, and the Grenadines to submit proposals aligned with thematic focus. Funding typically […]
Climate Change Impact on the Global Chocolate Industry
The Economist – Finance & Economics – Hot Chocolate – May 9th 2024 Barry Callebaut, the world’s largest maker of bulk chocolate, is full of beans. Its share price has jumped by 20% since April, when it reported higher sales volumes despite a steep rise in the cost of cocoa. Peter Feld, its boss, told […]
USAID Business Accelerator Program -Kinesis
Join us next September 11th at the launch event of Kinesis, part of USAID CATALYZE APEP Acceleratorhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAkdOqvqTsoGNZyGxoARZ7SX83tqMux-bQ0 The USAID CATALYZE APEP Accelerator has been designed to promote the inclusive growth of social and impact startup enterprises within Latin America & the Caribbean, leading to improved socioeconomic and climate impacts, employment, and productivity
UN -Young Professionals Programme – YPP
The UN Young Professionals Programme (YPP) is a recruitment initiative for talented, highly qualified professionals to start a career as an international civil servant with the UN Secretariat. It consists of an entrance examination process and professional development once those who are successful start their career with the UN. The YPP examination is held once […]
UNEP-UNV Collaboration – call for Caribbean youth (18-33) to apply for positions in Nairobi, Kenya
Caribbean youth with a range of skills are encouraged to apply for 13 UN Volunteer positions —with living allowance & benefits— at UNEP’s headquarters in Kenya. The second phase of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) Young Talent Pipeline started on 25 June 2024. It builds on the efforts […]
Antigua’s National Farmers Forum: Addressing Climate Challenges for Sustainable Agriculture
Written by Shenequa Williams On June 5th, the National Farmers Forum convened, uniting key stakeholders to tackle Climate Change and its impact on Agriculture. Presentations were delivered by Diana Ruiz from the Eastern European Financial Center, Mr. Gregory Bailey, Director of Agriculture, Mr. Dale Destin, Director of Meteorological Services, and Dr. Guilia Pastacaldi from the […]