Jamaica Beach Birthright Environmental Movement (JABBEM) advocates for the constitutional guarantee of universal rights and unrestricted access by all Jamaicans to all beaches and coastal spaces for leisure, spiritual practices, meditative therapy, traditional baptisms, and sustainable livelihoods such as fishing and marine entrepreneurship.
Read MoreJanuary 16, 2025Read the full Article Read the full Article The Raizal community of Providencia successfully challenged the construction of a coast guard station in a protected mangrove area. The court ordered the pier’s destruction, prioritizing environmental protection and honoring the community’s right to a healthy environment. This victory sets a precedent for the fight against similar … Continue reading "Quiet Victory:...
Read MoreMarch 8, 2024Barbudan Fishermen Launch Legal Campaign for Codrington Lagoon, An Important Source of Water and Food Two Barbudan residents are taking legal action against their government’s approval of permits for foreign investors to construct villas on 114 acres of protected wetlands in Codrington Lagoon National Park. The lawsuit, filed by local fisherman and tour guide George … Continue reading "Barbudan Fishermen...
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Showcasing stories of Caribbean organizations at the foreground of the struggle against disaster capitalism in the Caribbean. Our network of participants in the Greater Caribbean region connect, learn, share their hands on responses to the impacts of the twin threats of the climate crisis and disaster capitalism in our region.
WAVE (Progressive Reform Movement)
Global Challenges Research Fund
Open Society Foundations
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