Why Grenada had to nationalise its electricity for $60m to pursue renewables
A one-sided privatisation deal and flawed World Bank advice landed Grenada with a hefty legal bill to reform its electricity sector and cut reliance on polluting diesel
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Hurricane-hit Barbudans protest to save communal land from developers
Outside a Commonwealth summit in London, islanders demand their Antiguan prime minister, who called them ‘imbeciles’, reveal how aid money has been spent
As Elsa heralds a busy hurricane season, Caribbean states count on resilience plans
After the devastating impacts of Hurricane Maria in 2017, Caribbean islands invested in measures to help communities bounce back from extreme weather
Caribbean diplomat calls for support to address hurricane losses
Hurricane Irma cost Antigua and Barbuda $250m but insurance paid out just $6m, says diplomat, calling for more support at UN climate talks in Bonn
Puerto Rico hurricane shows islands must have renewable energy
As the world resumes climate talks in Bonn next month, island states will use the devastating hurricane season to fuel calls for expanded renewable energy investment
Irma forces Caribbean delegates to abandon UN climate science meeting
Representatives from Caribbean island nations want to put extreme weather damage on the agenda for the next IPCC comprehensive report
Warming seas devastate coral reefs in global bleaching event
NEWS: Climate change and El Nino are wreaking ecological destruction across the world’s oceans, marine scientists confirm
Hollande calls for climate funds at Caribbean summit
NEWS: French president urges rich countries to help vulnerable states as top officials from Cuba to the Bahamas stake out common position for region
Landmark solar project begins construction in Leeward Islands
Experts have forecast the Caribbean to have installed 500MW of PV by 2016, powering 400,000 homes
UN takes steps to boost demand for carbon market credits
New Grenada office will help Carribbean countries identify projects for the Clean Development Mechanism
Fossil fuel emissions stunt coral growth
Scientists say fine particles in the air from burning coal or volcanoes shade coral reefs from sunlight and cool the surrounding waters
Figueres: Efforts on climate change still fall short of 2°C target
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