Climate change boosted Helene’s deadly rain and wind and scientists say same is likely for Milton
October 9, 2024; by Alexa St. John, Associated Press Human-caused climate change boosted a devastating Hurricane Helene ‘s rainfall by about 10% and intensified its winds by about 11%, scientists said in a new flash study released just as a strengthening Hurricane Milton threatens the Florida coast less than two weeks later. The warming climate boosted Helene’s […]
Earth exceeds safe limits: First Planetary Health Check issues red alert
September 24, 2024; Published by Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research The Planetary Boundaries Science (PBScience), a new initiative led by PIK director Johan Rockström and the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK), supported by the Planetary Guardians and other partners, has launched the Planetary Health Check (PHC), a first-of-its-kind scientific report and tool […]
Climate crisis threatens 41 million across Caribbean and Latin America: UN
May 28, 2024; Published by ALJAZEERA Tens of millions of people living in coastal areas of the Caribbean and Latin America face “life-threatening” weather events made worse by the climate crisis, the United Nations said in a new report. The UN Population Fund (UNFPA) report on Tuesday found that 41 million people – about 6 percent of the population […]
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 […]
Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders: CYLIP Success Stories and Impact Showcase for Future Funders Video Premiere
We are excited to announce the premiere of a new video that highlights the impactful journey of the Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology’s CYLIP programme. This video invites viewers to explore the successes and promising future of CYLIP, focusing on the achievements of our Phase 2 interns who are on a transformative journey towards […]
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 […]
Acropolis in Athens closed as Greece bakes in heatwave
By Ruth Wright with APTN Published on 12/06/2024 – 16:04•Updated 16:35 – EuroNews Tourists have been fainting while queuing to get into the Acropolis. The Acropolis shut its doors to tourists today amidst a heatwave that has seen temperatures soar to 43 degrees celsius. Greece’s most popular tourist attraction, the ancient Acropolis site, shut from 12-5pm today in […]