Youth, Gender, Environment and Climate Justice in the Caribbean

Our third webinar event hosted a valuable platform for an in-depth discussion of crucial issues that affect our region and its people. The event shed light on the critical issues surrounding environmental rights, environmental justice for youth and the gendered impact of disaster capitalism in our region. Diving on these topics, the webinar opened and interesting path to work toward a more equitable and sustainable future and understand how women, youth, indigenous peoples, and other groups are unequally impacted by climate change as well as the roles these groups play not only in resisting disaster capitalism but advocating and or working for justice across the Caribbean.

Jèn, Sèks, Anviwònman ak Jistis Klima nan Karayib la

Nou 3yèm seminè web la te diskisyon enpòtan sou dwa drwa anviwonmantal, jistis pou jèn yo, ak enpak ki pa balanse ke kapitalis dezas gen sou fanm nan Karayib la. Lè nou te egzamine pwoblèm sa yo, seminè web la te ouvri yon chemen pou yon lavni ki pi jis ak dirab, li rekonèt jan gwoup majinalize yo afekte pa chanjman klimatik de maniè deziyal. Li te mete aksan tou sou wòl yo nan reziste ekspwatasyon ak defann jistis anviwonmantal nan rejyon an.

Juventud, Género, Medio Ambiente y Justicia Climática en el Caribe

Nuestro 3er seminario web fomentó debates cruciales sobre derechos ambientales, justicia para jóvenes y el impacto de género del capitalismo del desastre en el Caribe. Al examinar estos temas, el seminario web abrió camino hacia un futuro más equitativo y sostenible, reconociendo cómo los grupos marginados se ven afectados de manera desproporcionada por el cambio climático. También destacó su papel en la resistencia a la explotación y la defensa de la justicia ambiental en la región.

Moderators

Dr. Catalina Toro Pérez
Dr. Catalina Toro PérezNational Uinversity, Colombia
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Dr. Pat Northover
Dr. Pat NorthoverThe University of the West Indies
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Speakers and Partners

Christine Samwaroo
Christine Samwaroo The Breadfruit Collective
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Sham Forbes Francis
Sham Forbes FrancisRaizal Youth Organization
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Adrian Henriquez
Adrian HenriquezCaribbean Youth Environment Network
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Dennise McNish
Dennise McNishRaizal Youth Organization
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Speakers shared their experiences on the importance of climate justice to resist disaster capitalism, as well as how they’re acting toward more just futures. This was followed by a roundtable for dialogue with our community partners

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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.

Join us in solidarity. Share your experiences and let’s build strong communities that thrive together.

Offer Suppport

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.

Responses

Barbuda

Belize

Cayman Islands

Colombia

Grenada

Haiti

Puerto Rico

Challenges

Barbuda

Belize

Cayman Islands

Colombia

Grenada

Haiti

Jamaica

Puerto Rico

Partners

Legal Associates

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