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August 20, 2019

Latin America and Caribbean Climate Week Is an Opportune Moment to Strengthen Regional Climate Action

long-term strategies
National Climate Action
Sustainable Development Goal 17
Paris Agreement
climate change
GHG emissions
international climate policy

Aftermath of Hurricane Maria in Domenica

long-term strategies
National Climate Action
Sustainable Development Goal 17
Paris Agreement
climate change
GHG emissions
international climate policy

Insights

December 19, 2017

Maintaining Million-Dollar Reefs and Beaches in Barbados and Beyond

coral reefs

Tropical beach in Barbados. (Public Domain Pictures)

coral reefs

Food

Insights

February 18, 2014

Making Economic Valuation Count for Coastal Ecosystems in the Caribbean

Freshwater
coral reefs
natural infrastructure
Economics
fisheries
Food
Ocean

People and economies across the Caribbean are dependent on coastal ecosystems—including coral reefs, mangroves, and beaches. These ecosystems provide critical habitat to commercial fisheries, attract tourists from around the world, and protect coastal communities and infrastructure. Photo Credit: Katina Rogers

Freshwater
coral reefs
natural infrastructure
Economics
fisheries
Food
Ocean

Insights

January 23, 2014

Cuba's Jardines de la Reina Reef—A Beacon of Hope in the Caribbean

coral reefs

More than 75 percent of coral reefs in Caribbean are threatened. Photo credit: copepodo, Flickr

coral reefs

Initiatives

June 27, 2013

Reefs at Risk

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