LCDS in perspective

By Cindy Parkinson   THE President of Guyana, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, affirmed, at the International Energy Conference in Georgetown, that the Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) is fundamental to the country’s sustainable development. He stated, in his opening remarks that the LCDS combines economic growth with community empowerment efforts. According to President Ali, “The […]

COMMUNITY development leaders and residents of Laluni aim to become one of the nation’s Citrus Hubs by investing in, and increasing productivity in, the agriculture sector, using funds from the recent sale of Guyana’s Carbon Credits. The village is home to over 300 residents, many of whom are farmers. They cultivate income crops like cherries […]

GUYANA’S dedication to preserving its forests and their role in stopping climate change is highly significant. During a recent meeting, President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali informed US Secretary of State Antony Blinken about Guyana’s environmental initiatives, including efforts to protect forests and potential collaborations to address climate change. President Ali emphasized a historic agreement in […]

GUYANA’S lush vegetation has earned it carbon credits, and investors are increasingly interested in purchasing them due to growing global interest in sustainable development and environmental preservation. Considering that the country received the first TREES credits in history in December 2022 from the Architecture for REDD+ Transactions (ART), this was a significant occasion since it […]

– spotlights LCDS 2030 priority action to tackle plastic pollution IN honour of World Environment Day, which was observed on June 5, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sponsored its annual Green Walk and Exhibition in Guyana on June 4. The theme of the festival this year is also one of the main programme areas of […]