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When Timor-Leste launched its National Aquaculture Development Strategy a decade ago, the average annual fish consumption was just 

Against a prevailing IR theoretical mainstream that suggests otherwise, CARICOM’s diplomatic success often hinges on the active participation of international organizations.

On August 4th, 2023, a significant milestone was reached as the Belizean government and the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) entered into a momentous agreement, signing a loan deal worth US $77 Million. This strategic collaboration paves the way for the construction of a state-of-the-art 60MW solar energy plant within Belize. This visionary partnership encompasses not only the establishment of the impressive 60-megawatt solar power facility but also encompasses crucial investments in cutting-edg...

Rashaed Esson Staff Writer     #AntiquaandBarbuda, August 11, 2023 – The mother and daughter duo from Antigua who after winning tickets through a Virgin Galactic and Omaze sweepstake, went to space on Thursday August 10th, 2023. They made the trip on Virgin Galactic’s second commercial spaceflight called ‘Galactic 02,’ on the Galactic’s VSS Unity […]

The Government of Belize made renewable energy history with the signing of a US$77 Million loan agreement with the Saudi Fund for Development, for the construction of a 60 megawatt Solar Energy Plant in Belize. The agreement aims to support sustainable development in emerging economies and Small Island Developing States.As part of this agreement, the Saudi Fund for Development

A Regional Preparatory Meeting for the Caribbean SIDS for the 4th International Conference on SIDS officially opened here this morning. The meeting is expected to run up until August 10th 2023. Delivering remarks at this morning’s opening, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Keisal Peters called for collective advocacy as she spoke of the numerous…

While most cases have been in the U.S., the Global South represents a growing portion, finds a report compiled by the U.N. Environment Program and the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law at Columbia University. By Julia Conley Common Dreams With a number of international courts ruling in

Remittances for rural development – Episode 46. In this month’s episode, we celebrate World Environment Day. Marie Haga, AVP for IFAD, and Jo Puri, Director of IFAD’s ECG Division, talk about how IFAD balances supporting development with protecting the environment.

It is based on a review of cases focused on climate change law, policy or science collected up to December 31, 2022 by the Sabin Center’s US and Global Climate Change Litigation Databases.

The total number of climate change court cases has more than doubled since 2017 and is growing worldwide, a new report has revealed.The report, Global Climate Litigation Report: 2023 Status Review, published by the UN Environment Programme ...