During this discussion, we spoke about how they became familiar with the concept of disaster capitalism, some of the fundamental issues that enable disaster capitalism, and what networks like Stronger Caribbean Together provide to local grassroots mobilizing. Our guests also talk through how we might rethink the language and meaning of development in the Caribbean.
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Questioning Disaster Capitalism in the Caribbean
Eng Esp Kre Eng Questioning Disaster Capitalism in the Caribbean: What is it? Who does it hurt? How can we resist? This webinar offered an introduction to disaster’s impact and explained how its origins often come before a storm makes landfall or an earthquake ruptures the terrain, and how those at the frontline have organized …
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Koleksyon done òganizasyon an
Koleksyon done òganizasyon an NB: Enfòmasyon ki rasanble isit la prive. Se sèlman si chak patnè yo dakò n appibliye ak fè pwomosyon pou piblikasyon ki nan seksyon done sa yo.
The Case for Reclaiming Ancestral Architectural Knowledge
This production seeks to raise awareness and support the communities’ struggle to rebuild and preserve an ancestral legacy that is part of their memory and identity. This legacy has been threatened by successive interventions from external cultures and practices outside the Caribbean region. The importation of materials from the mainland and the interruption of raw material trade with neighboring countries in the Western Caribbean have affected their traditions related to the construction of houses and buildings with fine woods. The video highlights the need to rescue and implement ancestral knowledge of architectural and agricultural techniques.
Luxury Resorts Threaten Caribbean Coastlines
This dispute could both impact Barbuda’s defense to storms and undermine global efforts to protect vulnerable environments.
The Major Threat to Communal Land Ownership in Barbuda
Barbuda’s custom of communal land ownership, codified in law in 2017, is under serious threat by outside private commercial interests.
5 Ways Barbuda’s Ecology is Being Destroyed
Unscrupulous ‘development’ of Barbuda is negatively impacting the island’s fragile ecology, including biodiversity loss and habitat destruction. The pursuit of capitalist development will harm the island in the long term and endanger its inhabitants in the face of climate crises.
Food, Land and Climate Justice in San Andres and Providencia
The Project, Food, Land and Climate Justice is a collaborative work between the local organization Raizal Youth from San Andrés Island and the National University of Colombia, supported by AgrProvidencia Food Producers Association from Providence Island.
United Nations Expresses “Grave Concern” Over Raizal Crisis
United Nations Special Rapporteurs sent a joint communication to Colombia, drawing attention to the humanitarian and environmental crisis faced by the Raizal.
Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico
After the devastating hurricane hit Puerto Rico, the government privatized its electric utility, the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA), and awarded a $300 million contract to a small Montana-based company, Whitefish Energy, to help restore power. Criticized for its lack of transparency and the company’s lack of experience in such a large-scale operation.
