On May 19th, 2023, the Caribbean Youth Environment Network (CYEN) in Barbados, participated in a focus group meeting hosted by the Prime Minister’s Office, to gather information from the organization and other NGOs on existing projects that NGOs in Barbados are doing and their contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), potential data sources, as …
On May 25th, CYEN in Barbados held its 11th general meeting. At the meeting, present members were updated on past CYEN activities, the chapters participation in events on the local level as well as the organizations participation regionally. Additionally, plans for the upcoming Environment month (June) were conceptualized and discussed for implementation. Lastly, the members …
Emmanuel Lopez from the CYEN chapter in Belize along with students from ANRI High School traveled to Twin Caye (North-west of Dangriga), to conduct mangrove restoration. They were able to plant approximately 100 mangrove propagules. The restoration effort was conducted to combat erosion along with assisting in the protection of the island from future …
World Biodiversity Day is celebrated on May 22nd each year. This year to commemorate the day, members of the Barbados chapter took a moment to visit the Welchman Hall Gully and to appreciate the stunning biodiversity of the natural environment. Chapter members were joined by the President of the Belfield Youth Council, Caleb Brathwaite. It …
During the week of May 16th – May 18th, the National Coordinator for the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Chapter of CYEN, Ms. Deona Nero, was in Barbados. On the 17th May, members of the Barbados Chapter and the Executive Coordinator, Mr. Reginald Burke, met up with Deona and held a small social at the …
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A small group of CYEN members met with members of the National Youth Council and Sir Arthur Lewis Community College Environmental Club, to decorate candles in Serenity Park, Castries, to promote an Earth Hour campaign in a public space, and also to take photos for a promotional flyer. The intention was to promote a “Lights …
The Caribbean Natural Resources Institute (CANARI), extended an invitation to CYEN, to attend a national capacity building workshop on “Strengthening Civil Society’s Access to Climate Finance”. The 3-day workshop was an excellent opportunity to enhance the knowledge and capacity of CYEN members, to understand how to access climate finance and better enable climate action. CYEN …
The National Youth Council (NYC) promotes youth development on a national level and met with CYEN to discuss potential partnerships and share ideas on working together in youth development for the country.
The Department of Sustainable Development invited CYEN to participate in a National Coastal Clean Up Plan- Validation Consultation, under an initiative to implement activities outlined in Saint Lucia’s Marine Litter Management Action Plan (ML-MAP), which focuses on the design and execution of clean up campaigns, to not only remove waste from the environment, but also …
National Guide for Clean Up Campaigns Stakeholder Consultation 2023 Read More »
CYEN Executive Committee met with Mr Giles Romulus and Ms. Stephanie Peter of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) for introductions and to discuss potential partnerships between the agencies. A potential upcoming project was discussed.
