LCDS in perspective

GUYANA, over a decade ago, emerged as a global climate change pioneer due to its high forest cover, minimal deforestation, commitment to renewable energy, and focus on low-carbon, green investments for economic growth. Today, leaders worldwide are turning to Guyana for guidance on addressing climate change, drawn by the nation’s vast forest cover and increasing […]

Vice President, Hon. Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo By Cindy Parkinson WITH funding from the US$37.5 million REDD+ carbon-credits scheme, over 500 projects are currently being implemented in indigenous villages all across Guyana. Guyana’s national carbon-credits programme is demonstrating how forests continue to be central to Guyana’s low-carbon vision and implementation. During his briefing on Guyana’s Carbon […]

In order to expand its involvement in the carbon markets, Guyana is seeking to broaden its engagement in forest and carbon financing, utilising any remaining credits available to the country. Speaking with the LatinFinance publication earlier in October, Senior Minister, Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh spoke about the landmark […]

THE Government of Guyana continues to stand strong for its commitment towards maintaining, managing, and restoring the country’s mangrove ecosystem. This represents a fundamental aspect of Guyana’s Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) for 2030. In the current state of affairs, where coastal communities face persistent threats from rising sea levels, mangrove forests serve as a […]

THE Government of Guyana is resolutely advancing with the implementation of the national carbon credit credits programme under the Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) 2030. This includes the implementation of low carbon projects at the village level in Amerindian villages across all regions of Guyana. The Amerindian Village of Apoteri in Region Nine is demonstrating […]

IN accordance with the government’s commitment to advance Amerindian development, as stated in the Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) 2030, $1.5 billion of Guyana’s carbon credit monies will be distributed to 75 Amerindian settlements in Region One. The foregoing is part of the $4.7 billion that will be distributed to 242 Amerindian settlements, representing 15 […]