LCDS funds secure environmental sustainability for future generations in Indigenous villages
NEAL Millar, the programme coordinator of the South Rupununi Conservation Society (SRCS), expressed gratitude to President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali and Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo in an interview with the Guyana Chronicle. Millar commended their unwavering support in utilising the LCDS funds to bring positive changes to the lives of Guyana’s indigenous people. Millar […]
Enhancing Amerindian Villages via Carbon Credits
OWING to their strong connection with the diverse biodiversity and vital resources of the forest, which sustain their way of life and traditional customs, Amerindians have served as custodians of Guyana’s forests for numerous centuries, with 86 percent of the country’s land covered by forests. This makes it the country with the second-highest percentage of […]
President Ali continues to advocate for forest funding
PRESIDENT Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali continues to emphasise that Guyana’s forest is vital to the fight against climate change and this role should be valued. Although international players are aware of this, President Ali said that while many stakeholders have pledged to support these initiatives, there needs to be a more solid commitment to effectively […]
Toshaos express gratitude to government for LCDS funds, significant developments
WITH an emphasis on bridging the divide between the coastal and hinterland regions, the President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali-led administration continues to stay committed to transforming the country’s hinterland and indigenous communities. As a result of the government’s commitment, all Amerindian villages now have increased access to necessary services. Access to drinkable water, new schools, […]
Amerindian communities continue to benefit from millions of carbon credit funds
EARLIER in the month, the Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai, commissioned a number of projects in the communities of Quiko and St. Ignatius, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo). The completion of a $9 million four-acre savannah farm has opened the door for Quiko, a small town in South Central Rupununi, to engage in large-scale […]
Historic $600M project initiated for Amerindian village planning, implementation
AN initiative worth $600 million (US$3 million) has been launched to provide support to residents and leaders of Amerindian villages. This initiative, facilitated by the National Toshaos Council (NTC), aims to develop and implement effective, sustainable plans aligned with national development priorities and global climate goals. The multi-year project was initiated in February at the […]
Guyana brings first national scale carbon credits with CORSIA compliance
THE Guyana government has expressed its support for the newly available market compliance opportunities, which allows the country to introduce its first national-scale carbon credits to the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) compliance airline market. This recent development expands upon Guyana’s efforts in climate finance, the initial one being a bilateral […]
$9B dedicated to developing Amerindian communities
IN order to secure the ongoing benefits of strategic programmes and infrastructure development for Amerindians in 2024, Dr. Ashni Singh, Senior Minister of Finance, articulated to the National Assembly on Monday that the Government of Guyana has allocated $9 billion to guarantee the fulfillment of these commitments. The Senior Minister of Finance related that a […]
VP Jagdeo stresses prudent approach to carbon credit sales in 2024
VICE President (VP) Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, in his inaugural press conference for 2024, highlighted the robust interest in Guyana’s carbon credit, affirming that the nation will not proceed with another sale unless the market conditions are extremely favourable. In accordance with his remarks, Guyana, renowned for its dedication to forest conservation, persists in prioritising the […]
Guyana’s low-carbon future prioritises forests
CURRENTLY, there are over 500 projects underway in indigenous villages across Guyana, funded by the US$37.5 million REDD+ carbon credits scheme. Forests remain essential to Guyana’s low-carbon strategy and execution, as evidenced by the country’s ’s national carbon credit programme. In a briefing of Guyana’s Carbon Credit Programme and Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS 2030) […]