Global climate change has begun to have its affects on the Caribbean region. All the countries in this part of the world and their economies have been vulnerable to this change. Among them, Jamaica has been considered as the country worst affected by climate change in the Caribbean. About 25% of the population of this nation lives in the coastal areas.  The coastal areas are important to Jamaica as they produce almost 90% of the country’s total income. Besides Jamaica, many of the other Caribbean countries are also under great threat. This is due to their location, geography, and increase ..read more

Over the last decade, much emphasis has been placed on eating locally-grown food. However, there are certain places in the world where this is rather difficult. Among them are the many islands of the Caribbean. Conditions for farming have not always been so favorable in this region owing to several factors. Besides, the impact of events related to climate change has made farming quite difficult.  This is why much of the fresh food available in the Caribbean countries are imported from other countries. Eventually, this would result in a large carbon footprint and packaging waste. In recent ..read more

Today, the Caribbean needs construction techniques that respond to the environment in a more sustainable manner. Green architecture, therefore, has been adopted in several countries in this region. This form of architecture uses less resources and provides spaces that are good for their users. Some also believe that green buildings improve productivity, sales, health, and happiness in the organizations that use them.  For some architects, green architecture is more of a common sense. They consider it as an urgent need considering the recent disastrous events associated with climate change ..read more

Most of the tourists who dream of vacations in exotic countries love to visit the Caribbean. This region has some enchanting island countries with white-sand beaches, green palms, and a tropical climate. Except the hurricane season, any time of the year would be great for visiting the Caribbean islands. In recent times, the impacts of climate change have been felt in the form of some unpleasant natural events.  This has created an urgent need in the region for sustainable tourism. Travelers to this region can make some valuable contributions towards making it happen. This is done by being ..read more

Over the past few years, the Caribbean region has seen frequent storms and hurricanes of great intensity. Hurricane Irma, which devastated the region in September 2017, is considered the strongest hurricane formed in the Atlantic Ocean. Such natural disasters undoubtedly cause a great deal of damage to life in this region.  However, what’s more worrying is the fact that they also cause great harm to the region’s economies. The Caribbean is believed to be the world’s most tourist-intensive region. Tourists arrive here from different corners of the world to savor its natural beauty and peac ..read more

Ecotourism is being promoted increasingly by many resorts and lodges in the Caribbean. This has been done since the past few years to minimize the impacts of climate change. Eco-tourism can be defined as carrying out tourism-related activities with a sense of responsibility towards the environment.  This involves traveling to natural areas, where the environment and well-being of locals are taken care of. Here we’ve listed some of the best places in the Caribbean that promote ecotourism: 1. Anguilla A low-lying, flat island of limestone and coral, Anguilla is located in Eastern Caribbean ..read more

The Caribbean region has a tropical climate. Some areas in this part of the world have an equatorial climate. Other areas have a tropical monsoon or tropical wet and dry climate. There are some places in the Caribbean with arid climatic conditions.  Such places have experienced droughts at certain times over the years. Generally, the higher mountainous regions enjoy cooler climates. Rainfall in the Caribbean varies according to elevation of an area, its size, and water currents.  The islands of Aruba and Curacao along with certain other areas experience an arid climate. An equatorial ..read more

We’re already seeing the effects of climate change almost everywhere on planet Earth today. Ice formed on lakes and rivers is breaking up earlier than expected and glaciers have shrunk. Trees and plants are flowering sooner than ever before and survival of animal species is becoming increasingly difficult. Scientists had come up with some predictions in the past about the effects of global climate change.  Apparently, these predictions seem to be coming true in recent times. There has been a rise in sea levels, heat waves have become more intense, and we’re losing sea ice. The scientists ..read more

The Caribbean community always shows support for initiatives directed towards reducing the impact of climate change. When the UNFCCC was created in the early 1990s, it had strongly supported this global environmental treaty. In 1994, a global conference on the sustainable development of small island states was held in Barbados. As a result, the Barbados Programme of Action (BPoA) was formed. It focused on sustainable development in the Caribbean while adapting to the impacts of climate change. The Caribbean governments approached the Organization of American States (OAS) for support in respons ..read more

The Caribbean is home to some fabulous casinos, where one can try excellent slots or table games. Some of the best examples would be the elegant casino establishments located in Aruba, Jamaica, and the Bahamas. These casinos provide great entertainment for tourists and gambling enthusiasts.  However, casinos have contributed to global warming. Greenhouse gases resulting from the air-conditioning, lighting and other facilities have caused a considerable damage to the environment. This has prompted the authorities to consider ways to reduce their carbon footprint in the Caribbean region.&nb ..read more