The health consequences of climate change can include cancer, cardiovascular disease, respiratory illnesses, kidney dysfunction and mental health conditions. ILO Press Release April 22, 2024. GENEVA (ILO News) – A “staggering” number of workers, amounting to more than 70 per cent of the global workforce, are likely to be exposed to climate-change-related health hazards, and […]

Find more details found here Are you a citizen of CARICOM countries with a strong interest in innovation and #entrepreneurship? Apply by April 30, 2024 to the “dLab Global Innovation and Entrepreneurship Certificate” with #OASscholarships that covers 100% course fee, including learning materials.More info http://tinyurl.com/56tnbpc5 The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States (GS/OAS) and the Universidad del Desarrollo […]

from Global Water Partnership – Caribbean The Young Caribbean Water Entrepreneurs Shark Tank Competition seeks to provide a unique opportunity for young persons from the Caribbean, aged 18 to 34 years, to pitch innovative and impactful water-related project ideas to support better water resources management in their community, country or the Caribbean region. Overview Global […]

from Global Water Partnership – Caribbean As the world grapples with escalating water challenges, the Caribbean region seeks innovative solutions to safeguard its precious water resources. In this pursuit, the Global Water Partnership Caribbean (GWP-C) invites you to a groundbreaking workshop titled “Advancing Water Quality through Blockchain Technology,” scheduled for Wednesday, March 27th, 2024, from 9:00 am […]

https://www.thedailybeast.com/author/dan-ladden-hall; The Daily Beast In a drastic attempt to protect their beachfront homes, residents in Salisbury, Massachusetts, invested $500,000 in a sand dune to defend against encroaching tides. After being completed last week, the barrier made from 14,000 tons of sand lasted just 72 hours before it was completely washed away, according to WCVB. “We got […]