Saint Lucia is working towards the phase-out of ozone depleting substances (ODS), in particular, hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) by 2030, in line with the targets set under the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. CYEN was invited to the Official Launch of Saint Lucia’s Hydrochlorofluorocarbon Phase-out Management Plan (HPMP Stage II), and the 2 …
Meeting of the CYEN Executive with Ms Sherryann Prowell of Integrated Health Outreach Inc (IHO) to discuss a project on “Collaborative Social Accountability for Improved Governance in Protecting Biodiversity Hotspots” to learn more about it and determine in what capacity that CYEN can support.
Discussing the Caribbean Natural Resources Institute (CANARI) project on “Photo-journaling Tree Planting and Organic Farming Training in Fond St Jacques” and learning more about CANARI itself during an informal meeting between Ms Boodram of CANARI, and the local project coordinating team.
The South East Coast Project (SECP) aims to enhance sustainable economic development along the South East Coast of Saint Lucia by maintaining healthy ecosystems, encouraging sustainable livelihoods, and securing global environmental benefits. CYEN embarked on a partnership with the SECP coordinating team to conduct tours along the south east coast where members will visit ecologically …
Brief Description: The Massy Recycling trailer is usually located by the Cul-De-Sac branch of Massy, however every few months the trailer is moved for a day to be more accessible to the public in other parts of the island. The CYEN Saint Lucia Chapter volunteers assist the Massy team in collecting and recording the collection …
The National Climate Action Forum (CAF) seeks to review and strengthen coordination mechanisms, including the new Climate Action Team of the Saint Lucia Coalition of Civil Society Organisations, to enhance the visibility and impact of CSOs and highlight their role as implementers, advocates and watchdogs as part of national climate initiatives alongside government and the …
The International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) is an annual cleanup which is coordinated by CYEN in Saint Lucia. Various groups are engaged to conduct coastal clean ups in various parts of the island for the putposes of removing harmful waste from the environment, and gathering data which is shared with the global community for analysis of …
The Department of Sustainable Development organised a Plastic-free July Debate on the topic “Beach and coastal cleanups are ineffective in the fight to address plastic pollution”. The Island Innovation Ambassadors were on the proposing side of the debate while CYEN was on the opposing side. CYEN won this live televised debate. Link to live stream …
CYEN, in collaboration with the Iyanola Project, coordinated a trip to Grande Anse Beach, which is a turtle nesting site. This was organised for CYEN members and the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College Environmental Club, as a World Biodiversity Day Activity. The trip was educational as participants heard presentations by the Department of Fisheries, the …
Today Kendon James (on extreme right), President of CYEN in Grenada, participated in an in-person stakeholder consultation on the draft Policy on the development of the National Agricultural Land Bank. This initiative seeks to reduce the number of abandoned agricultural lands, increase agriculture outputs and address targets on SDG 2 & 15 through public-private partnerships.
