Caribbean Youth Environment Network (CYEN) – Unity, Strength, Purpose!

Empowering Young Citizens of the Caribbean...

The Caribbean Youth Environment Network (CYEN) is an amazing community of young people; working together to safeguard the environment and promote sustainable development for generations to come. 

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The Caribbean Youth Environment Network

The Caribbean Youth Environment Network (CYEN) is a non-profit network organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of Caribbean young people by facilitating their personal development and full involvement in all matters pertaining to the environment and sustainable development.

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SIDS4 Consultation

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CYEN participated in a pre-consultation meeting for the upcoming Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Global Children and Youth Action Summit…

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AREAS OF CAUSES

CYEN priorities issues that young people living in the Caribbean region
have to tackle on a daily basis; all in the context of Sustainable Development

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

The SDGs were set in 2015 by the United Nations General Assembly; as a "blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all" by 2030

Youth Employment

In the Caribbean, youth unemployment levels are amongst the highest in the world, with almost 2/3 of those under-employed being 25 – 44 yrs old

Education and Training

Education is critical to eradicating poverty and fostering growth. However youth development and our education system in the region are out of sync

Climate Change and SIDS

Caribbean – Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are particularly vulnerable to impacts such as erosion, coral bleaching and rising seas levels

Participation and Advocacy

Facing tomorrow’s consequences from the decisions being made today, youth must be involved and their voices heard on policy matters

Disaster Resiliency

The Caribbean community must plan and develop systems to quickly respond, rebound and recover after devastating weather or hazards

Water Resources Management

This crucial resource is not only important for sustaining life; but also the economic and social development of our, over 40+ million people

Health and Wellness

Our region has some of the highest death rates for non-communicable diseases. We must protect and improve the quality of life for our people

Environmental Biodiversity

The Caribbean is a biodiversity hotspot. We have a thousands of flora and fauna species that we must value and protect for future generations

WHAT WE DO

PROJECTS & ACTIVITIES

STAY ALIVE AND THRIVE - YOUTH FOR CLIMATE ACTION

CARIBBEAN TIDE TURNERS PLASTIC CHALLENGE

CARIBBEAN YOUTH CLIMATE REPORTERS (CYCR) 2020

INTERNATIONAL COASTAL CLEANUP (ICC) 2021

Caribbean Food for Climate Justice Research Group

The Caribbean Youth Environment Network (CYEN) is conducting a Pre-ClimaKon Survey as part of our Caribbean Youth for Climate Action Convention entitled “CLIMAKON.”

ClimaKon will provide the opportunity for youth within the Caribbean to gather under the banner of “Climate Action”. This event also seeks to get youth across the Caribbean to speak and give their views more freely on Climate Change and its related issues.

The purpose of this survey is to gain the knowledge of Barbadian youth on Climate Change and its related areas. All collected information will be used to inform and steer discussions at the upcoming CLIMAKON Youth Convention. By completing this survey, you will be given an opportunity to win a grand prize after the survey period has closed.

*This Survey is only open to Residents, Students (minimum of 1 year in the country) and Citizens of Barbados (Ages 15 – 30)

WHO WE ARE

MEMBER HIGHLIGHTS

Across the Caribbean region our youth volunteers take pride in personal development, while devoting time to advocate for positive change

Recently appointed to the inaugural youth seat on the Global Water Partnership (GWP) Steering Committee; her passion for the environment has led her to serve at a international level.
JAmilla Sealy (BARBADOS)
Currently pursuing scholarship studies in Integrated Water Resources Management with the Galilee International Management Institute (GIMI) at Nahalal in Israel.
JOSHUA PARRIS (BARBADOS)
One of the distinguished Special Envoys of CYEN; during his tenure he will give specific focus to advancing matters of Climate Change and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
JEVANIC HENRY (ST LUCIA)
The 2020 recipient of the University of the West Indies (UWI's) prestigious Sir Arthur Lewis Award for Indigenous People; she is focused on pursuing her undergraduate studies.
DOMINIQUE NORALEZ (BELIZE)

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