Jamaica’s dengue fever outbreak shows the deadly effects of record heat
This article is by The Guardian The global failure to reduce fossil fuels is leaving small island states trapped in a constant cycle of fightback against disease and extreme weather In the summer of 2023, the world recorded the highest temperature in 100,000 years. All continents were affected and even the gentle breeze often felt in […]
Lessons from Covering Global Climate Change with Somini Sengupta, NYT International Climate Reporter
The Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism at the University of Southern California (USC Annenberg) for a conversation with The New York Times’ international climate reporter Somini Sengupta. Sengupta shares the lessons on climate change she has learned as a journalist working in over 40 countries around the world. Click here to go the conversation […]
Rampant Heatwaves Are A Growing Threat To Caribbean Food Security
Stories about food & agriculture through the lens of climate change by Daphne Ewing-Chow for Forbes Record-breaking heat that has been beating down on the Caribbean for the past few months poses a grave threat to regional food security. Unprecedented temperatures are impacting soil and water, worker productivity and income, food prices and trade— with […]
After 8 major hurricanes in 6 years, some Gulf Coast communities are hitting a ‘tipping point’
This story is sourced from CNN When Hurricane Idalia slammed into Florida Wednesday morning, it became the eighth major hurricane to hit the Gulf Coast in the last six years. And it may not be the last; Atlantic hurricane season hasn’t yet peaked, and the Gulf of Mexico has been historically warm – more energy to fuel more deadly storms. But […]
SIDS Beware!
The world inches closer to feared global warming ‘tipping points’: 5 disastrous scenarios Climate change effects usually become clear over decades and centuries, but they seem to be everywhere this summer: temperature records broken constantly, ocean waters as warm as hot tubs and world leaders so alarmed they’ve called this the “the era of global boiling.” And as […]
BARBADOS’ BLUEPRINT FOR CLIMATE RESILIENCE
Unpredictable weather events are reshaping the future of small states and island nations. Barbados’ technology-focused, data-driven response to climate change can help strengthen its resilience—and can be adapted for wider use. This article is sourced from IFC.org /World Bank Group. Story by Alison Buckholtz. Multimedia by Armando Gallardo and Julia Schmalz. With a palm-sized notebook […]
Zaryah Delpesche, Develops Business and Social Media Marketing and Branding Plans
Zaryah Delpesche, a determined young woman from the beautiful island of Grenada, has always dreamed of starting her own soap-making business. Through the Caribbean Youth Livelihoods Internship Programme (CYLIP), she was finally provided with an opportunity to unleash her hidden entrepreneurial spirit. Zaryah applied to the CYLIP being implemented by the Caribbean Institute for Meteorology […]
Aldan St. Omer, Completes Professional Certificate in Strategic Management
Aldan St. Omer, a talented young professional from St. Lucia, recently completed a professional certification in Strategic Management from Wharton University, thanks to the Caribbean Youth Livelihoods Internship Programmeme (CYLIP). This achievement marks a significant milestone in his journey towards becoming a successful entrepreneur and business strategist, working with small businesses in his community. Born […]
(CYLIP) Speakers’ Series
You’re invited to join us for the 4th & final installment in the Caribbean Youth Livelihoods Internship Programme (CYLIP) Virtual Speakers’ Series on Thursday July 27, at 6 pm (AST). Tune in as we explore the topic “Resilient Caribbean: Resilient People” with guest speaker Lisa Dublin, Founder and Owner of Optimum Success Strategies. This CYLIP […]
The planet saw its hottest day on record this week. It’s a record that will be broken again and again.
Story sourced from CNN This week saw the hottest global temperature ever recorded, according to data from two climate tracking agencies that covers multiple decades. On Monday, the average global temperature reached 17.01 degrees Celsius (62.62 Fahrenheit), the highest in the US National Centers for Environmental Prediction’s data, which goes back to 1979. On Tuesday, it climbed even further, […]