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Champions for Climate Justice Dinner

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On June 14th, the National Coordinator of CYEN in Barbados, Ms. Shannon Weekes, attended a celebratory dinner in honour of feminist activists and allies in support of Climate Justice in Barbados. The event acknowledged the incredible contributions made by feminist leaders who have been at the forefront of the climate justice movement and other transformative agendas. Attendees included Leisa Perch- Managing Director of SAEDI Consulting Barbados Inc, Joyelle Clarke- Co-lead for the Caribbean MLA for Feminist Activists and Climate Justice and Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment and Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment of St. Kitts and Nevis, Ayesha Constable- Co-lead for the Caribbean MLA for Feminist Activists and Climate Justice, Latanya Mapp Frett- President and CEO of Global Fund for Women, members of the Global Fund for Women board as well as representatives from UN Women.

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Climate Change and 3Rs Presentations Report

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The Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Community Empowerment, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), recently coordinated a series of climate change workshops through the 2023 National Summer Camp Programme. During the period of August 22nd-25th 2023, the Caribbean Youth Environment Network (CYEN) in Barbados facilitated six (6) 1-hour sessions at the following camp locations: • Shirley Chisholm Primary School, Christ Church • St. Ambrose Primary School, St. Michael • St. George Primary School, St. George • Lawarence T. Gay Primary School, St. Michael • Lodge Road Wesleyan Holiness Church, Christ Church • St. Catherine’s Primary School, St. Philip The climate change workshops were facilitated by the following CYEN representatives: National Coordinator in Barbados, Ms. Shannon Weekes, Finance Officer, Mr. Jabari Jones, Administrative and Logistics Offi cer, Ms. Jahdae Parris and member, Ms. Xinara Bascombe. The six (6) climate change workshops brought together 87 students between the ages of 7 and 11 who were educated on Climate Change and the 3R’s and also encouraged to enter the Recycled Art Showcase Competition.

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Barbados International Coastal Cleanup (BICC) 2023, Become a Citizen Scientist

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The Barbados International Coastal Cleanup (BICC) is an annual nationwide coastal cleanup volunteer event that has been hosted by the Caribbean Youth Environment Network, Barbados Chapter since 1994. Hundreds of pounds of trash and garbage are removed from our beaches and as an organization, we promote awareness on coastal and marine pollution control. Sign up today and become a citizen scientist! Share with your family and friends so that they can become a citizen scientist too! From 16th September 2023 to 22nd October 2023The start time is 6:30A.M. sharp for all beaches.

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Ministry of Environment and National Beautification (MENB), Green and Blue Economy Press Conference

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The MENB held a press conference in recognition of Environment Month and invited CYEN as a partner. The organisation was represented by National Coordinator, Shannon Weekes and Public Relations Officer, Ivanna Odle. The press conference was to update the public on what the Ministry and its partners are doing in Barbados to combat Plastic Pollution. Some of the attendees included The Honorable Adrian Forde- Minister of Environment and National Beautification, Mrs. Donna King-Brathwaite- Senior Environmental Education Officer, Dr. Leo Brewster- Director of the Coastal Zone Management Unit and Dr. Shelly-Ann Cox- Chief Fisheries Officer.

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First Environmental Fact- Bats!

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The Barbados Chapter has embarked on a project of compiling 24 environmental facts about Barbados. The project aims to educate Barbadians about unknown or lesser-known facts about the island and the relevance of these facts to the island. The facts will range from plants to geology and twelve (12) of them will be shared during environment month while the other 12 will be shared later in the year. The first environmental fact about Barbados is Bats! Did you know that Barbados has SIX (6) species of Bats?

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Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the Coastal Zone Management Unit (CZMU) panel discussion entitled, The Development of Ocean Policy Promises and Pitfalls”

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On World Oceans Day (June 8th, 2023), our very own Shanice Haynes attended the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the Coastal Zone Management Unit (CZMU) panel discussion entitled, “The Development of Ocean Policy: Promises and Pitfalls”. The event proved to be enlightening and educational.

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Participation in the Government’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) National Stakeholder Consultation

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On June 5th, 2023, the Government of Barbados held its SDG National Stakeholder Consultation to which CYEN was invited. The consultation was to inform stakeholders of the progress Barbados has made towards the SDGs, the shortcomings, and next steps. During the consultation, presentations were given on the National SDG Mapping, Rapid Integrated Assessment (RIA) Report and the Voluntary National Review (VNR).

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Honorarium Award by the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre

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On June 4th 2023, the CYEN was awarded a Honorarium Award by the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre. CYEN was awarded because of its dedication to the steering of the FP060 WSRN S-Barbados Project; representing the voices of young entrepreneurs, environmental activities, climate science and grassroots organisations.

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Beach Cleanup with RBC Bank & Chancery Lane Swamp Visit

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CYEN collaborated with RBC Bank (Barbados) to execute a beach cleanup on June 10th, 2023, at Long Beach Christ Church. After the beach cleanup, 156.93kgs of marine debris were removed from Long beach with the most common item and item of local concern being plastic pieces (microplastics)- 1,504 pieces. After the beach cleanup, CYEN members took a visit to one of Barbados’ last remaining wetlands, Chancery Lane Swamp. The wetland is seasonal and serves as a home to many migratory birds.

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