Environment
Persons caught littering could be fined $50KThe Guyana Police Force and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have intensified efforts to tackle littering across the country, warning…
UN urges the world to ready for extreme heat risk from El NiñoGENEVA, June 2 (Reuters) - The United Nations weather agency forecast on Tuesday a moderate or possibly a strong El Niño that…
Panel discussion hosted to highlight conservation of Guyana’s Giant River OttersThe EMC Foundation, in collaboration with the Protected Areas Trust (PAT), hosted a panel discussion on Friday, May 29, 2026,…
Indigenous leaders engaged on Guyana’s low carbon and biodiversity agendaGuyana’s Department of Environment and Climate Change held talks with the Executive Body of the National Toshaos Council on the…
Bars, workshops among major offenders as EPA receives 97 noise complaints so far this yearThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says it has already received 97 noise-related complaints for 2026 so far, with reports ranging…
Over 20 persons fined as EPA ramps up anti-litter enforcementThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says more than 20 persons have already been fined for littering as authorities intensify enforcement…
United Nations joins Global Biodiversity Alliance, signs declaration with Guyana(Ministry of Natural Resources and United Nations Guyana Joint Press Release) The Government of Guyana and the United Nations in…
Mining equipment seized to curb illegal discharge of waste materials in Walabaka BasinThe Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) with assistance from the Guyana Police Force (GPF) have seized 15 pieces of…
Appeal Court overturns decision on financial assurance dispute, rules in favour of ExxonMobil, EPAThe Court of Appeal has ruled in favour of ExxonMobil Guyana Limited and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), overturning a…
Guyanese businesses urged to tap into climate finance opportunitiesBy Danielle Swain danielle@newsroom.gy Guyana’s climate strategy is no longer only a matter for government negotiators, environment experts and international…
Newly planted trees along Heroes Highway vandalisedThe Protected Areas Commission (PAC), in collaboration with the Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC), has issued a strong condemnation of ongoing…
Recover Guyana launches SHOUT4Change in search of Guyana’s next environmental speakerThe search for Guyana’s next national youth environmental speaker has begun. As global advocates observe Earth Day 2026 under the…
Guyana launches bamboo pilot projectA milestone bamboo planting activity has commenced for the Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC) project: “Piloting Bamboo for Restoration & Sustainable…
Guyana’s carbon market experience is showing the Global South how nature can fund the futureBy Danielle Swain danielle@newsroom.gy Year after year, COP after COP, climate diplomacy has asked the developing world to be ambitious…
Over 200 mining blocks to be allocated in Region One over two weeksMore than 200 mining blocks are set to be allocated to small miners in Region One (Barima-Waini) over the next…
A New, Scalable System for Nationwide Biodiversity MonitoringBy Tamara Rudic, Dr. Claire Hoffmann, Elise Boos, Dr. Alexander Killion and Dr. Walter Jetz (ArcNews, Spring 2026, Vol. 48,…
LCDS grid-connected solar household launched(Georgetown, Guyana) March 26, 2026 – Guyana is ramping up its transition to renewable energy to modernize and strengthen its…



