A Call Unanswered: Open Letter by Concerned Citizens of Dominica Ignored as Marina Construction Moves Forward Across our region, we share a troubling trend: governments forge ahead with potentially high-risk projects deaf to public concerns and dismissive of homegrown expertise. Public participation in environmental decision-making is not just a democratic ideal—it’s a necessity for sustainable …
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“Democratizing the processes that initiate, build, inform, and maintain our towns and cities across the Caribbean.” Island City Lab is a Caribbean network of civic thinkers taking on the unique challenges and critical urban issues of island cities with context-driven solutions with lived and learned expertise Connect with them: Globe
Barbuda Council Decries Central Government’s Attempts to Fractionate Communal Lands The Barbuda Council’s call for a boycott against the government’s land adjudication process, which seeks to dismantle their island’s traditional communal land system, which has sustained and united Barbadians for generations. Facebook WhatsApp Why Communal Land Systems Matter Shared Prosperity and Security: Communal ownership ensures …
From Workshop to Witness: Caribbean Solidarity in the Face of Beryl’s Destruction https://strongercaribbeantogether.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Stronger-Caribbean-Beryl-Solidarity-Vid.mp4 Video Message from Stronger Caribbean Together Regional Workshop, 2 July 2024 Video Message from Stronger Caribbean Together Regional Workshop, 2 July 2024 Even as the Stronger Caribbean Together network gathered in Jamaica for its 2024 in-person workshop to explore ways to confront …
Save Barbuda is a group advocating for environmental and social justice on the Caribbean island of Barbuda.. It fights through legal actions, raising awareness, and advocating for sustainable development that respects Barbudan rights and the environment.
Balance and Equity: Gender Perspectives in Climate Justice This episode of our podcast discusses gender and climate justice in the Caribbean region. Christine Samwaroo of the Breadfruit Collective works to connect environmental issues with gender equality. Her organization creates educational resources about climate change and its impact on women and girls. Princess Charles, of Caribbean …
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Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Local Activism and Citizens Demanding for Coasts Protection to Prevent Disaster Capitalism Amplify Cayman Image 1 (left). Photo Credit: Jon Schutte. Waves of up to 9’ high batter luxury coastal properties along Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman. | Image 2 (right). Photo Credit: Royal Cayman Islands Police Service. The harbor of George …
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn The Truth Be Told: Bottom-up Policy Recommendations for Enhancing Gender and Climate Justice and The Climate Justice Camp The Truth Be Told In-person Meet Up, Guyana. | Source: https://www.thebreadfruitcollectivegy.com/truthbetold The Breadfruit Collective The Truth Be Told, a Caribbean Call to Action campaign successfully achieved its goal of raising awareness and advocating for …
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Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Stopping the Bulldozer of Development in Environmentally Sensitive Areas of Grenada Grenada Land Actors Mt. Hartman Estate development. | Source: https://grenadaland.org/developments/mt-hartman The Grenada Land Actors (GLA), representing Grenadian communities, are in a critical battle against three colossal tourist resorts encroaching upon some of the most sensitive coastal areas of the country. These …
Showcasing stories of Caribbean organizations at the foreground of the struggle against disaster capitalism in the Caribbean. Our network of participants in the Greater Caribbean region connect, learn, share their hands on responses to the impacts of the twin threats of the climate crisis and disaster capitalism in our region.
Bernard Lodge Farmers Group
WAVE (Progressive Reform Movement)
Tèt Kole
Global Challenges Research Fund
Open Society Foundations
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In the tumultuous aftermath of disasters, it is easy to feel isolated and alone, but you are not.
We, a network of Caribbean-wide community organizers who stand in solidarity with those affected the twin threats of the climate crises and disaster capitalism, a phenomenon that exacerbates the suffering of vulnerable communities.
We want you to know that your stories matter. We are here to listen, to support, and to amplify your voices.
We believe that together, we can challenge the forces of disaster capitalism and advocate for more sustainable, inclusive and equitable decision-making.
Join us in solidarity. Share your experiences and let’s build strong communities that thrive together.
As the wider world braces for the climate change, Caribbean communities are already struggling with its effects. Small local communities, small scale farmers and coastal communities are disproportionately affected. Political decisions, power dynamics and laws often compound the catastrophes and silence bottom up solutions.
There are ways in which you can help.
