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Bonaire Sees Major Breakthrough in Coral Reef Restoration Effort

In a breakthrough moment for coral conservation in the Dutch Caribbean, Reef Renewal Foundation Bonaire successfully observed and collected grooved brain coral spawn across four sites on the island — producing more than 236,000 genetically unique larvae in a single […]

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From Marine Health to Resilience, a New Boost for Caribbean Tourism 
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St Kitts Launches New Coral Reef Monitoring Program
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Barbuda Is Looking to Go 100 Percent Green
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In Curaçao, Planting New Coral Reefs
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How a New Coffee Crop Is Helping a Dominican Community Thrive
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The US Virgin Islands Is Making a New Push to Combat Climate Change
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A Boost for Green Energy in the Eastern Caribbean
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Tracking Sea Turtles in the US Virgin Islands
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Why Sandals and Guy Harvey Are Teaming Up
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A Major New Caribbean Biodiversity Project
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How Jamaica Is Providing Access to Green Tech

A new project By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has partnered with First Global Bank (FGB) to offer loans to businesses and individuals for the installation of climate-smart technologies in Jamaica. The loans […]

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This Caribbean Hotel Just Reached a New Level of Green

A new level of green By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s long been one of the Caribbean’s greenest hotels, but now Aruba’s Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts has attained a new level of green certification: LEED Silver. The designation comes […]

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Bahamas Creating 15 New Marine Parks As Part of Major Expansion

Major expansion of protected areas By the Caribbean Journal staff The Bahamas is launching a major expansion of its marine protected areas. As part of its commitment under the Caribbean Challenge Initiative, the country has announced the creation of 15 […]

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St Kitts and Nevis Launches Pair of New Environmental Projects

A new green push By Dana Niland CJ Contributor St Kitts and Nevis is launching two major new environmental projects. The country’s Department of Environment has unveiled projects directed at conserving biodiversity and adapting to climate change in the twin-island […]

Dominica Is Upgrading Its Seismic Network

Dominica enhancing earthquake monitoring By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Dominica is launching a $40 million upgrade to its seismic network. The project intends to reduce the island’s vulnerability to natural hazards – in this case, specifically, earthquakes– and the effects […]

Jamaica's $236 Million Green Energy Transformation

The island goes green By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica is going green in a big way, according to Energy Minister Phillip Paulwell. Indeed, there are a number of green energy projects either underway or set to launch on the […]

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How Colombia is Building Green

Above: Medellin By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Colombia has embarked on a significant new green building initiative. The plan to promote efficiency in water and energy use in new buildings is now receiving praise abroad, from both the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and […]

Turks and Caicos Islands Adopts Green Energy Roadmap

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The Turks and Caicos Islands has joined several other territories in adopting a Sustainable Energy Roadmap at the recent inaugural Summit of the Overseas Countries and Territories (OCT). The OCT Roadmap addresses key strategies and […]

UN’s Ban, in Barbados, Commends Caribbean on Green Efforts

Above: United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon in Barbados (UN Photo/Evan Schneider) By Dana Niland CJ Contributor United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, who is visiting Barbados for the 2015 Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Summit, has commended Caribbean states for their initiatives […]

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St Lucia Boosting Green Efforts

Above: St Lucia (CJ Photo) By Dana Niland CJ Contributor St Lucia is is continuing to work to strengthen its renewable energy and conservation efforts across the island through a variety of sustainability projects. One of the initiatives is the […]

A New Green Push in Belize

Above: Belize By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The government of Belize has signed a Memorandum of Understanding today to join the Ten Island Challenge, a partnership initiative between Carbon War Room (CWR) and Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI). The move signals […]

Bill Clinton Is Making a New Green Push in the Caribbean Region

Above: former US President Bill Clinton By the Caribbean Journal staff The Clinton Foundation’s Clinton Climate Initiative and the Rocky Mountain Institute have announced an official partnership aimed at promoting green energy in the Caribbean region. The partnership will combine […]