Our Environment

FROM rivers to shorelines, every cleanup counts. Guyana comes together with communities around the world to celebrate International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) Day on September 20th. A global initiative dedicated to removing trash from coastlines and waterways, ICC Day is more than just cleaning beaches; it is a national call to action to raise awareness about […]

PROTECTING the sky above us starts with action on the ground. On 16 September, Guyana will join the rest of the world in observing International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, an annual event designated by the United Nations since 1987 to commemorate the signing of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete

WHILE the world often praises Guyana for its pristine rainforests and low deforestation rates, a less visible reality is unfolding: Mining is now the leading driver of forest loss. This silent threat risks undermining the very reputation that gives Guyana its global environmental standing. As mining expands deeper into the interior—particularly in Regions One (Barima-Waini),

• A Green Frontier for Guyana TOURISM is one of the fastest-growing industries worldwide and a significant source of income for many countries. It provides employment, revitalises local economies, and connects people across cultures. Yet, like other forms of development, tourism can also bring problems, including social displacement, loss of cultural heritage, economic dependence, and

– EPA Director talks up ‘circular economy’ The global community converged to observe World Environment Day under the theme, “Ending Plastic Pollution,” on June 5, 2025, and in Guyana, a month-long series of activities has been embarked on, aimed at curbing plastic waste products being disposed of wantonly in the community. The Executive Director of

RENOWNED environmental scientist, Johan Rockström, once described biodiversity as the lifeline that makes ecosystems more resilient—vital for the stability of societies. Destroying it, he warned, is like setting fire to our own lifeboat. Understanding Biodiversity’s Role in Our Lives Biodiversity is the full variety of life on Earth—animals, plants, fungi, microbes, and the ecosystems they

GIS Day is an international event celebrated annually to highlight the power and importance of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in understanding our world. Held on the third Wednesday of November, GIS Day encourages people to learn about and engage with GIS technology, showcasing how it can address real-world challenges, from environmental protection to urban planning

THE Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) estimates that the world’s farmers produce enough food to feed the global population. Yet, 733 million people still face hunger due to various factors, including repeated climate shocks, conflicts, economic downturns, inequality, and the lingering impacts of the pandemic. World Food Day 2024 is being observed under the theme

GUYANA’S National Development Strategy mandates that stringent environmental considerations must guide all steps taken toward national development. However, in previous years, these principles have not been effectively or efficiently practised within the mining industry. Positioned on the mineral-rich Guiana Shield, Guyana’s mining sector primarily focuses on extracting gold, bauxite, diamonds, and, more recently, oil and

THE environment has always been crucial to human survival, providing food, shelter, recreation, and livelihood opportunities. From the oceans and rivers to mangroves and rainforests, we depend on the natural resources the environment offers. Moreover, various natural environmental processes benefit us and sustain our planet. Undoubtedly, the environment is integral to our everyday lives. To