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Beach Cleanup Collaboration with the Faculty of Science & Technology

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On March 19th, 2023 CYEN collaborated with the Faculty of Science & Technology (FST) Student Committee to execute a beach cleanup at Long Beach, Christ Church. The cleanup was to commemorate the start of their FST Student Committee Week. In preparation for the cleanup, CYEN members did a training session on 17th March for persons who would have served as data collectors on the day of the cleanup. On the day of the cleanup, there were 46 volunteers present who collected a total of 225.33lbs of marine debris including fishing nets and microplastics and cleared a distance of 0.60km.

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Agrofest 2023 – Barbados

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The CYEN Chapter in Barbados had an exhibition at Agrofest 2023 from February 24th- 26th. CYEN primarily uses this event to gather data, raise funds and raise awareness. This year’s exhibition was focused on raising awareness about the SOILCARE programme, the UN Sustainable Development Goals especially goals 13 (Climate Action) and 15 (Life on Land) and the importance of soil. In addition, data was collected from Barbadian youth on soils.

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World Water Day 2023 – CYEN – Guyana Chapter

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To commemorate World Water Day 2023, CYEN, Guyana Chapter released a statement stressing the importance of the need for safe and healthy water, as well as acknowledging the domino factors that water contributes to, which can aid in addressing global issues such as human well-being, reducing the curve to zero poverty, gender equality, job equality, improved education, equality to scarce resources, and peace worldwide.

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Spotlight on Caribbean Climate

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The National Coordinator Deona Nero of the SVG Chapter was featured in the following: In Vol. 2/Iss. 2 of Spotlight on #CaribbeanClimate – Newsletter of the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre, peruse the feature articles: COP27 Outcomes – CARICOM Players wanted more from Climate Talks Hurricane Nicole – A symbol of climate injustice Renewable Energy – A significant opportunity for holistic climate resilience My Climate Testimony by Deona Nero See here: wp.me/pa0qC3-5er

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“Walk Fuh Yuh Future” 5K Climate Justice Walk Recap

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On January 15th, 2023 CYEN in Barbados hosted its Climate Justice 5K Walk-Run entitled “Walk Fuh Yuh Future.” The opening remarks were given by the National Coordinator, Ms. Shannon Weekes while the featured address was made by the Honorable Colin. E. Jordan- The Minister of Labour, Social Security and Third Sector. The event was attended by 100+ participants and 80 volunteers. Some of the participants included Charge d’Affaires of the Embassy of the Argentine Republic in Barbados, Mr. Ciro Ciliberto, staff from Republic Bank (Barbados) Limited and PwC East Caribbean as well as students of the Harrison College Environmental Club. CYEN expresses its heartfelt gratitude to its sponsors Republic Bank (Barbados) Limited and PwC East Caribbean, companies and persons who donated to the event, the participants and the volunteers. Without your support, the event would not have been a success.

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“Walk Fuh Yuh Future” 5K Climate Justice Walk/Run Registration Video

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The Caribbean Youth Environment Network in Barbados will be hosting a 5K Climate justice walk/run entitled “Walk Fuh Yuh Future” which is aimed towards increasing awareness of climate change and climate justice to Barbadian citizens and residents.  By participating in this walk, our efforts for promoting awareness and the issues surrounding climate change are closer to being realized.  We look forward to seeing you out there!

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