BAKU, Azerbaijan – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries could benefit from a new initiative announced by multilateral development banks (MDBs) outlining financial support and other measures for countries to achieve ambitious climate outcomes.

HAVANA, Cuba – Hurricane Rafael, a powerful Category 3 storm, slammed into Cuba on Wednesdays knocking out the country’s power grid after ravaging sections of the Cayman Islands and Jamaica. 

KINGSTON, Jamaica – The National Meteorological Service says the country should see an increase in rainfall beginning Sunday evening and continuing to Wednesday.

BAKU, Azerbaijan – The United Nations Climate Change Executive Secretary, Simon Stiell, Tuesday warned of a “seismic shift” in the global climate crisis, noting that in the past, the discissions were about climate action on saving future generations.

KINGSTON, Jamaica –  Tropical storm Rafael is strengthening as it moves closer to Jamaica where the authorities are urging citizens to take all precautions including closing down schools and some business places.

BELMOPAN, Belize  – Three originations have announced a new funding initiative to save three important shark conservations in Belize.

BAKU, Azerbaijan – The 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) began here on Monday with the UN Climate Change Executive Secretary, Simon Stiell, making a passionate plea for urgent, global cooperation on climate change.

PARAMARIBO, Suriname – Suriname has launched a new initiative aimed at reducing the use of mercury in the artisanal and small-scale gold mining sector.

CALI, Colombia – The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has launched the region’s State of Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) Implementation and Achievement Report at the ongoing 16th Conference of Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP16) here.

CASTRIES, St. Lucia – The Organisation of  Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission says Caribbean Community (CARICOM) governments have shown the political will in advancing “urgent and effective” ocean protection.

ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada – The Government Friday launched the Residential Energy Conservation Challenge (RECC), an innovative program designed to inspire homeowners across the country to embrace energy-saving habits and contribute to a more sustainable future.

PARAMARIBO, Suriname – President Chan Santokhi is expected to reinforce Suriname’s commitment to its carbon-negative status and environmental stewardship, at the 29th Conference of the Parties on Climate Change (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan in November.