February 2024

Early Warnings for All (EW4ALL) National Consultative Workshop for Barbados On February 25th-26th, National Coordinator, Shannon Weekes and Member Kareem Maloney attended the Second Early Warnings for All workshop. The workshop built upon the impetus created in November 2023, wherein local, national and regional stakeholders were brought together to discuss the advancement of Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems in Barbados. During the 2-day workshop, our members and participants delved deeper into the discussions on budgeted activities, identifying focal points and timelines for implementation of activities to close the gaps identified.

From February 23rd-25th, CYEN participated in Agrofest 2024. During our time there, we interacted with various people, some of which were past members! We talked about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the 4th Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Conference and the organisation’s work! Patrons also engaged in our game for an opportunity to win $500.

On February 3rd, CYEN held a seminar entitled “Paving the Way to Food Equality for a Healthier Tomorrow.” CYEN was honoured to host Mr.Paul Mayers, an International Food Safety Expert, who challenged our views on sustainable development during his presentation. Special thanks to Mr. James Paul, CEO of the Barbados Agricultural Society and Ms. Chade Smith, 1sr Vice President of the Barbados Youth Development Council (BYDC) and CYEN Member, for sharing their insightful responses and bringing national perspectives to the table. A thought-provoking seminar paving the way for a healthier and more equitable tomorrow.