Our Environment

ECOTOURISM is probably one of the most misused and misunderstood words in the tourism industry. However, it is becoming increasingly popular in many tourist destinations, including Guyana. With the impacts of Climate Change, the drive to preserve the environment and human health while deriving economic benefits from the natural environment is becoming the trend. Ecotourism, […]

MARINE LITTER is a global problem, and requires the involvement of all in addressing the issue. Marine litter not only affects human populations, but it also has an impact on marine and coastal ecosystems, both economically as well aesthetically.

WORLD DAY to Combat Desertification will be observed on Wednesday (June 17) under the theme, ‘Conserving Land and Water = Securing our Common Future’. This environmental observance aims to raise awareness on the threats of soil erosion due to desertification, land degradation, and the effects of droughts on humans and the diversity of life. World

TODAY’S feature is especially for the future protectors of the ‘environment’! In February, we celebrated World ‘Wetlands’ Day. Last week Sunday, we also celebrated World WATER Day.

GUYANA AND the rest of the world are experiencing extreme weather patterns as a result of Climate Change. In Guyana, there are two seasons: The dry and rainy seasons — with the weather patterns, over the years, being normal. However, the weather patterns are changing and there are astronomical increases in the amount of rainfall