The Jamaica Climate Change Youth Council (JCCYC) is a youth based organization focused on climate change advocacy among young people in Jamaican and on empowering them to participate in environmental protection and resilience initiatives in their own spaces
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Island City Labs
“Democratizing the processes that initiate, build, inform, and maintain our towns and cities across the Caribbean.” Island City Lab is a Caribbean network of civic thinkers taking on the unique challenges and critical urban issues of island cities with context-driven solutions with lived and learned expertise Connect with them: Globe
Save Barbuda
Save Barbuda is a group advocating for environmental and social justice on the Caribbean island of Barbuda.. It fights through legal actions, raising awareness, and advocating for sustainable development that respects Barbudan rights and the environment.
Grenada Land Actors
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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 …
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 …
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 …
Agroprovidencia
Agroprovidencia stands as a beacon of hope amidst the challenges posed by disaster capitalism. The group works on traditional farming, food sovereignty and security, and just food networks. By researching and implementing alternative farming and cooperative systems that align with the island’s ecological conditions and cultural values, they are not only preserving traditional practices but …
The Breadfruit Collective
The Breadfruit Collective is a registered NGO based in Guyana. The organization’s mission is rooted in the belief that a healthy society cannot exist without fostering positive relationships with women, girls, and the environment.
