The world is at a critical juncture in the fight to solve the climate crisis.
President Biden’s recent Leaders Summit on Climate restored some momentum on global climate action, but we are not yet on track to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees C (2.7 degrees F), the threshold scientists agree will prevent the most dangerous climate impacts. Failure to reach this goal will take a disproportionate toll on developing countries.
Indeed, in recent years vulnerable nations, including small island developing states and least developed countries, have watched their key demands and needs go unanswered by other nations. These vulnerable nations are least responsible for creating the climate change problem, but they are often the most affected by its impacts like sea level rise, floods, droughts and more. It is time for vulnerable countries to be heard ahead of the COP26 climate negotiations in Glasgow in November 2021. Ensuring that these countries are empowered, mobilized and adequate
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Apr 28, 2021
Sugar Cane Varieties and Pest Management Validation Project is Launched
The first phase of a five-year project to build the adaptive capacity of sugarcane farmers in northern Belize was virtually launched on Tuesday. In its first year, the Belize Sugar Industry Limited (B.S.I.) and the Sugar Industry Research and Development Institute (SIRDI) will be carrying out research on cane varieties and its resistance to climate change as well as an integrated pest management plan. News Five’s Duane Moody files this report.
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Financed by the Green Climate Fund and managed by the Caribbean Community Climate Change Center, the project seeks to make the sugar industry in northern Belize climate smart and climate resilient. It is a necessary change in agricultural practices in order to adapt to the impact of climate change on the industry.
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