ASSOCIATED PRESS, JON GAMBRELL AND MALAK HARB—The Emirati president-designate for the upcoming United Nations COP28 climate talks forcefully denied Wednesday a report alleging his nation planned to use the summit to strike oil and gas deals, a day before the summit was due to begin. Sultan al-Jaber, who also
Dominica has become home to the world's inaugural protected sanctuary dedicated to the preservation of endangered sperm whales. Announced by the government on Monday, the marine protected area spans nearly 300 square miles (800 square kilometers) of the island nation's western waters, recognized as crucial nursing
Following Tropical Storm Bret and Cindy inundating the Caribbean this month alone, islands in the region remain on full alert for any strong tropical systems that may cause potential damage to their respective infrastructure and livelihood. Emergency shelters, for example, are on standby for future storm
The efforts of Dominica's Climate Resilience Execution Agency (CREAD) to build resilience has gained international recognition, and this was lauded by the nation's prime minister at a recent press conference. In a report by Dominica News Online, Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit said CREAD did a "remarkable
UN News - A veteran Cameroonian activist working to preserve her country’s forests, and improve the lives of people who depend on them, is the latest winner of an UN-backed international environmental prize. Cécile Ndjebet is the recipient of the 2022 Wangari Maathai Forest Champions Award
The Caribbean may no longer be a comfortable place to live in due to extreme heat, a report has revealed, and a group of experts in the region has sounded alarm over the evidence that is already "glaring." In an official statement, the Caribbean Community Climate
UN NEWS—Marking International Mother Earth Day, UN General Assembly President Abdulla Shahid urged on Friday, for collective action to safeguard biodiversity and protect ecosystems. Nature is suffering. Oceans are filling with plastic and turning more acidic; extreme heat, wildfires and floods have affected millions; and we
The mysterious mass deaths of sea urchins in the Caribbean could cause the frail coral reefs to eventually die, which are vital not only in preserving the marine biodiversity in the region but to also protect the islands from the onslaught of hurricanes. Recently, experts in
UN NEWS—Plastic pollution in oceans and other bodies of water continues to grow sharply and could more than double by 2030, according to an assessment released on Thursday by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP). The report highlights dire consequences for health, the economy, biodiversity and the
UN NEWS—Between 20 to 50 per cent of irrigated soils in all continents have grown too salty to be fully fertile, creating significant challenges for more than 1.5 billion people trying to grow their own food. The information is part of the Global Map of Salt-Affected Soils, a new tool launched this Wednesday by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). These soils are less
