Author Archives: Samiyyah Andrewin

The Post-Irma Disaster and the Right to Act in Defense of their Territory

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn The Post-Irma Disaster and the Right to Act in Defense of their Territory Land Defenders at Cedar Tree Point. Source: https://www.glanlaw.org/caribbean-landgrabs Save Barbuda Movement A monumental victory for Barbuda and the entire Caribbean fighting U.S. developers in island-wide grab land post-Irma, stands as a demonstration to the indomitable spirit of grassroots initiatives …

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The Evolution of the Crisis in Haiti: Uncertainty and Fragility of an Experimental Solution

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn The Evolution of the Crisis in Haiti: Uncertainty and Fragility of an Experimental Solution Képler Aurelién – The Karl Leveque Cultural Institute (ICKL) Haiti has been facing a major political crisis since 2018. It is mainly a crisis of the legitimacy of the public authorities, which has gradually deteriorated. This deterioration can …

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WAVE

WAVE emerged from the Dominican Conservation Association  (DCA)- the latter founded in the 1980s- which successfully advocated for the Heritage Park and National Park  to be listed as protected Areas. WAVE is a relatively young organization, being registered as a NGO in February 2021 but also operates within the umbrella NGO group, the Progressive Reform …

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Legal empowerment of the Poor in the Context of Climate Change

Environmental justice in Latin America and the Caribbean: Legal empowerment of the poor in the context of climate change Authors: Michael MacLennan and Leisa Perch Read Full Article The article explores how marginalized communities, especially indigenous peoples, bear a disproportionate burden from environmental degradation and climate change impacts. It discusses the poverty-inequality-environment nexus in the …

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Challenges and Responses

Challenges & Responses UEF Demands Accountability in Implementation of Escazú Agreement UEF Demands Accountability in Implementation of Escazú Agreement Belize signed… Read More March 21, 2024 Common Ground: Securing Land Rights and Safeguarding the Earth Common Ground: Securing Land Rights and Safeguarding the Earth The… Read More March 8, 2024 Quiet Victory: Court Ruling Protects …

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ICKL

ICKL is a multifaceted organization guided by a dual mission: to engage in local consultation efforts and foster solidarity on a global scale. At its core, ICKL endeavors to deepen understanding of the circumstances and perspectives of the Haitian populace, facilitating international comprehension through various means. This includes supporting observation and study missions aimed at …

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Fideicomiso de la Tierra Caño Martín Peña

The Caño Martín Peña Land Trust serves as a vital instrument for the residents of seven communities bordering the Channel Martín Peña, enabling them to combat the relentless urban expansion of San Juan, Puerto Rico, and the looming threats of flooding, displacement, and gentrification. This innovative tool facilitates participatory, effective, and informed planning processes for …

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Raizal Youth Organization

The Raizal Youth Organization stands as a symbol of empowerment, fighting for the rights and self-determination of the Raizal people in the San Andrés Archipelago. This ethnic-based organization shares the Raizal values to transform perspectives, both between and beyond the archipelago, and amplifies the voices of the youth, addressing the myriad challenges stemming from land …

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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.

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Participating Organizations

Agroprovidencia

Bernard Lodge Farmers Group

Grenada Land Actors

Island City Lab

Julian Cho Society

WAVE (Progressive Reform Movement)

Raizal Youth Organization

Ubad Educational Foundation

Save Barbuda

Fideicomiso de la Tierra del Caño Martín Peña

The Breadfruit Collective

The Karl Lévêque Cultural Institute (ICKL)

Tèt Kole

La Colmena Cimarrona

Amplify Cayman

Institutional Support

The University of the West Indies

Bristol University

Funding Support

Global Challenges Research Fund

Open Society Foundations

Climate Litigation Accelerator

Legal Associates

Freedom Imaginaries

Global Legal Action Network

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Haiti’s Open Letter to the UN Secretary General

Continued Repurposing of Agricultural Land in Jamaica

Privitization & Profit Still Beign Placed Over Preservation and Reconstruction in Barbuda

Preserve Agricultural Land at All Costs!

Eat and drink: A Luxury for the Majority of the Haitian Population

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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.

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Responses

Barbuda

  • Barbudans Take Their Pleas to the Privy Council

Belize

  • Strengthening Communal Land Governance Institutions
  • Community Awareness Campaigns
  • Advocacy for Environmental Law Ammendments

Cayman Islands

  • Advocacy for #DemocracyOverDestruction
  • Practice and Normalization of Direct Communication
  • Community Solidarity Actions

Colombia

  • Community Seed Bank
  • Post Hurricane Housing Challenges of the Raizal Continue

Grenada

  • Grenada Physical Planning Department to Court for Ignoring Their Rights
  • Grenadans Go to the Privy Council to Enshrine the Right to Challenge the Government

Haiti

  • The Montana Agreement: Broad Haitian Political Consensus

Puerto Rico

  • Community Land Trust Formation
  • Sewing Food Sovereignty Through Collective Agriculture

Challenges

Barbuda

  • Natural Hurricane Protection Removal for Vacation Luxury
  • Heritage of Communal Land Ownership Under Threat

Belize

Cayman Islands

  • 'Wildfire' Construction Spells Widespread Wetland Destruction
  • Stagnant Local Salaries Meet Skyrocketing Real Estate Prices
  • Public Calls to Deaf Political Ears

Colombia

  • Threats to Food Security in the Colombian Archipelago
  • Post Hurricane Housing Challenges of the Raizal Continue

Grenada

  • Grenada Less and Less for Grenadians
  • Unregulated Projects

Haiti

Jamaica

  • Food Insecurity :Ploughing the Land to Palnt Concrete

Puerto Rico

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