The Major Threat to Communal Land Ownership in Barbuda
March 10, 2023
Barbuda’s custom of communal land ownership, codified in law in 2017, is under serious threat by outside private commercial interests.
Barbuda’s custom of communal land ownership, codified in law in 2017, is under serious threat by outside private commercial interests.
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.
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 Special Rapporteurs sent a joint communication to Colombia, drawing attention to the humanitarian and environmental crisis faced by the Raizal.
Public Consultation on the Port of Belize Project in the Port Loyola Community
Palmetto Point, Beautiful Biodiveristy Is it important for future generations of Barbudans to experience it? No Yes Construction of a residential golf course in this
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.
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.
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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.