GLA’s fight resonates deeply with other grassroots organizations across the Caribbean facing similar challenges. Too often, communities are shut out of decision-making processes, their voices silenced by powerful interests. This case reminds us, that legal action, though cost, time and energy prohibitive, can be highly effective, not only in achieving justice in individual cases but also in setting precedents that pave the way for greater environmental protection and community participation across the region.
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Stopping the Bulldozer of Development in Environmentally Sensitive Areas of Grenada
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 …
Questioning Disaster Capitalism in the Caribbean
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 in response.
Voices from the Caribbean on Disaster Capitalism
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.
