Friday, June 5, 2026
Friday, June 5, 2026
Environment
Guyana, France relationship built on foundation of respect, shared values – PM PhillipsThe bilateral relationship between Guyana and France continues to prosper through the firm establishment of mutual respect, shared values and…
Guyana leading new global alliance to get payments for protecting plants, animals & forestsBuilding on the globally-recognised Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS), Guyana’s President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Wednesday announced that the country…
Guyana engages airlines in groundbreaking carbon credit initiativeIn a pioneering move for climate change mitigation, Guyana is actively engaging airlines in the sale of its recently issued…
Experts brainstorm ways to conserve, protect shorebirdsA two-day workshop focused on shorebird conservation commenced on Thursday to educate stakeholders to raise awareness about the critical roles…
King Charles III renews patronage of IwokramaHis Majesty King Charles III will continue to serve as Patron of the Iwokrama International Centre for Rain Forest Conservation…
World Bank approves $45M project to help Guyana combat climate changeThe World Bank approved a project to help Guyana adapt to climate change and reduce flood risk in its coastal…
OP-ED: Addressing Land Degradation and Restoration in GuyanaGuyana's abundant natural resources, including fertile agricultural lands, mineral deposits, and vast rainforests, are the cornerstone of its non-oil economy…
Kumaka leverages carbon credit funds for sustainable developmentBy Danielle Swain danielle@newsroom.gy Overlooking the lush rainforest of Region One, a worn-out wheelchair faces what seems like a thriving…
Guyana’s forest certification system gets int’l endorsementSee below full statement from the Ministry of Natural Resources: Following the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification’s (PEFC)…
Releasing the Giants: Saving Guyana’s endangered ArapaimaArticle by Alex Arjoon, photos by Victoria Arjoon The 14ft aluminium boat chugs its way up the river under the…
‘Incentives needed to protect forests’ – Bharrat tells UN ForumSee below full release from the Ministry of Natural Resources: Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, this week represented Guyana…
Guyanese wins 2024 Whitley Award to expand Indigenous-led protection of Red SiskinUK charity the Whitley Fund for Nature (WFN) recognises Leroy Ignacio from Guyana with a Whitley Award for galvanising one of…
Billions in carbon revenues helping Amerindian communities with economic, social, cultural advancementBy Neil Marks neil@newsroom.gy Over the last year, $3.8 billion in payments were made to 232 indigenous communities across Guyana,…
News Room’s Neil Marks & Vishani Ragobeer win climate reporting awardsSee below full release from Climate Tracker Caribbean: After much anticipation, we are thrilled to unveil the exceptional winners of…
New restoration, enhancement project for Guyana ZooSee below full statement: The Protected Areas Commission (PAC) is slated to launch a restoration and enhancement journey for the…
Gov’t spending $26B on new mega canals to improve drainage, irrigationNew mega canals similar to the Hope Canal on the East Coast of Demerara (ECD) is being constructed at a…
New project to help save plants, animals in GuyanaSeveral environmental bodies in Guyana are working together in a new project - the Amazon Sustainable Landscape Programme - as…
