Turtle-watching in the Caribbean | Eco buzz
Learn about the best places to see leatherbacks, hawksbills, greens, olive ridleys, and loggerheads across the region — and some of the dedicated community organisations working hard to save them The...
View ArticleTrinidad & Tobago’s turtles: the old girls & the sea | Inspire
Community-based organisations have made Trinidad & Tobago the most important leatherback nesting site in the hemisphere. Caroline Taylor shares how, and why you must see these beautiful creatures...
View ArticleChanda Prescod-Weinstein: Griot of the universe | Snapshot
With a trailblazing Barbadian mother and CLR James for a step-grandfather, award-winning author and scientist Chanda Prescod-Weinstein shares with Erline Andrews how her Caribbean roots have shaped her...
View ArticleAlain Bombard: the voluntary castaway | On this day
Seventy years ago, Alain Bombard journeyed from the Canaries to the Caribbean in a 15-foot dinghy to prove that man could survive on water, fish, and plankton alone. James Ferguson tells the tale The...
View ArticleCaribbean nations sound the alarm on climate change | Green
Erline Andrews explains why Caribbean leaders are taking a much tougher stance at COP27 and beyond The post Caribbean nations sound the alarm on climate change | Green appeared first on Caribbean Beat...
View ArticleTowards more sustainable festivals | Green
With their ephemeral nature and reliance on a great number of “single use” materials, Erline Andrews looks at how Caribbean diaspora festivals can become more environmentally sustainable — and at some...
View ArticleK2K mas in the metaverse…and beyond | Plugin
Trinidad’s K2K has been innovating with their mas designs since debuting their award-winning medium Carnival band in 2012. Now they’ve moved into the NFT and metaverse landscape. Karen and Kathy...
View ArticleSmall island states or large ocean nations? | Green
James Ellsmoor of Island Innovation looks at the invaluable opportunities Caribbean nations have to become leaders in global marine conservation and build vibrant blue economies The post Small island...
View ArticleLittle cups of cocoa from Trinidad | Discover
Trinidad & Tobago has long been at the forefront of cocoa research and production globally. Sharda Patasar looks at the critical work being undertaken at the University of the West Indies’ Cocoa...
View ArticleCan your vacation go green?
Short answer: yes it can. Racquel Moses of Island Innovation shows the way — and why sustainable tourism is so critically important to the Caribbean economically, culturally, and ecologically The post...
View ArticleFuture-proofing the Caribbean | The deal
The Caribbean’s tremendous biodiversity can power dynamic blue and green economies, writes James Ellsmoor, and become a hub for nature-based solutions The post Future-proofing the Caribbean | The deal...
View ArticleKeeping history above water | Discover
Erline Andrews reports on the work to protect the Caribbean’s distinct built heritage from the escalating impacts of climate change The post Keeping history above water | Discover appeared first on...
View ArticleAsa Wright: the phoenix of the Arima Valley | Backstory
Janine Mendes-Franco maps the rich history of Trinidad’s renowned Asa Wright Nature Centre — and how it may now point the way to the island’s eco-tourism future The post Asa Wright: the phoenix of the...
View ArticleAn ocean of possibility | Discover
Tiger sharks in The Bahamas helped scientists uncover the largest known expanse of seagrass in the world. Vast and valuable, they’ve become a secret weapon against climate change. Erline Andrews...
View ArticleSaving the Caribbean’s butterflies | Discover
Erline Andrews reports on the invaluable work being done in Jamaica to document and protect these beautiful, critically important pollinators The post Saving the Caribbean’s butterflies | Discover...
View ArticleThe Kanuku Mountains, Guyana | Natural wonder
Discover what makes the Kanuku Mountains Protected Area so special The post The Kanuku Mountains, Guyana | Natural wonder appeared first on Caribbean Beat Magazine.
View ArticleMichai Robertson: “It really did feel like a dream team” | Own words
Antiguan lawyer Michai Robertson on his journey to the world’s most important climate negotiating tables; the landmark UN Loss & Damage Fund; and the Caribbean women who made it possible — as told...
View ArticleFor seven generations to come | Green
The Caribbean has a plastic pollution problem. But, reports Karen McDonald Gayle, community groups have been leading the way to ensure we can continue to enjoy our beautiful bodies of water The post...
View ArticleAs nature intended | Escape
Across the Caribbean, there are awe-inspiring reserves that allow natural ecosystems to thrive. Whether hiking, diving, wildlife watching, or just sitting quietly allowing nature to bring you back in...
View ArticleSaving Caribbean mangroves | Green
Tree-planting, reforestation, and ensuring the integrity of our waterways are all critical to preserving mangroves — the remarkable forests with the power to protect us from the worst effects of...
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