Barbuda is a small island fighting against a tidal wave of change. But this isn’t just any change – it’s the upheaval caused by disaster capitalism, a practice that exploits catastrophe for private gains. As hurricanes grow fiercer and climate change tightens its grip, the resilience of this unique community is being tested like never before.
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Julian Cho Society
The Julian Cho Society (JCS) is a non-profit organization founded in 2004 to champion the rights of indigenous communities in southern Belize. It emerged from the movement for indigenous land rights and honors Julian Cho, a Mopan Maya leader dedicated to social justice. JCS promotes education, justice and sustainable development for indigenous groups through research, education and advocacy.
Land Rights and Disaster Capitalism in the Caribbean
This webinar explains how Caribbean communities have been and continue to be systematically displaced from their lands, and how those at the frontline have resisted their displacement and expanded a vision for Caribbean sovereignty.
Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities Offer Promising Solutions to Climate Change
Fact Sheet on Indigenous and Community Land Rights:
Land in the Caribbean: Issues of Policy, Administration and Management in the English Speaking Caribbean
Land in the Caribbean: Issues of Policy, Administration and Management in the English Speaking Caribbean The following is an excerpt from the briefing paper of the same name, Editor: Williams, A. 2003. Published by Land Tenure Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA [Link to full document] Critical Issues : Unofficial land tenure systems are as significant as …
Common Ground: Securing Land Rights and Safeguarding the Earth [Excerpt & Link]
Common Ground: Securing Land Rights and Safeguarding the Earth The following is an excerpt from the briefing paper of the same name, by Pearce, F. 2016. Published by International Land Coalition, Oxfam International, and Rights and Resources Initiative [Link to full document] Foreword Insecure land rights are a global crisis – for the millions of …
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Displacement of the Bernard Lodge Farmers
The Bernard Lodge area, once home to sugar plantations, in recent history has been a source of livelihood for hundreds of Jamaican farmers , on island of only 19% arable land. Since January 2021, the government of Jamaica has begun the displacement of the farmers in favor of a project to convert agricultural land to housing …
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Montana Accord
• International Disregard for Haitian Sovereignty • The Montana Accord Importance and Challenges Amidst Haiti’s struggles of natural and historical origin, this pact championing Haitian sovereignty and a grassroots approach to rebuilding, emerged as a beacon of hope. However, lack of international support for the agreement remains a hurdle. August 30, 2021 Agreement (Montana Accord): …
Tèt Kole
Tèt Kole Facebook Twitter Youtube Tèt Kole Ti Peyizan Ayisyen ( Heads Together Small Producers of Haiti) is a Haitian peasant movement organization. It is one of Haiti’s two national peasant farmer movements. It was born in 1970 under the Duvalier dictatorship and has faced violence at the hands of large landowners. It is a …
Amplify Cayman
Amplify Cayman is a non-profit organization based in the Cayman Islands that works to promote sustainable development, social justice, and environmental protection, through active civic engagement. The organization is committed to amplifying the voices of underrepresented. The group is firmly rooted in the belief that the voices of the people must be heard And encourages …
