Environment
Persons caught littering could be fined $50K
The Guyana Police Force and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have intensified efforts to tackle littering across the country, warning that persons found improperly disposing of waste could face fines of up to $50,000. The joint initiative forms part of a wider government push to improve public health, environmental standards and national pride through stricter...
UN urges the world to ready for extreme heat risk from El Niño
GENEVA, June 2 (Reuters) – The United Nations weather agency forecast on Tuesday a moderate or possibly a strong El Niño that...
Panel discussion hosted to highlight conservation of Guyana’s Giant River Otters
The EMC Foundation, in collaboration with the Protected Areas Trust (PAT), hosted a panel discussion on Friday, May 29, 2026,...
UG scholar Dr Mark Ram earns PhD with landmark mangrove restoration research project
University of Guyana Senior Lecturer, Dr Mark Ram, has recently completed his PhD in Marine Ecology after undertaking a rigorous...
South Rupununi Conservation Society selected as St. Andrews Prize for the Environment finalist
The South Rupununi Conservation Society (SRCS) has been selected as one of three finalists for the prestigious St Andrews Prize for...
New $607M plant expands access to treated water in Bartica
Residents of the Four Miles to Seven Miles communities in Bartica, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) now have better access to water...
Gov’t advances composting drive to reduce landfill emissions
Efforts to reduce methane emissions from Guyana’s landfills are progressing as the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development on...
Belize Joins the Forest & Climate Leaders’ Partnership
Belize has joined the Forest & Climate Leaders’ Partnership (FCLP) as its 38th member, reinforcing growing political momentum by governments...
Guyana secures new milestone as ART issues over 9 million CORSIA-eligible carbon credits for 2023
Guyana has once again cemented its place at the forefront of global climate action, with the Government announcing the issuance...
Iwokrama Forest retains coveted Forest Stewardship Council Certification for Forest Management
See full release issued by Iwokrama International Centre: The Iwokrama International Centre for Rain Forest Conservation and Development (Iwokrama) has...
Hyde Park Zoo to open on March 3
The Hyde Park Zoological and Tropical Garden in Land of Canaan, East Bank Demerara, is set to be officially commissioned...
Millions in fuel savings expected as Trafalgar solar farm commissioned
A four megawatt peak (MWp) solar farm was commissioned by Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips on Saturday at Trafalgar,...
Guyana–UK pact sets new standard for forest protection and community development
The Government of Guyana, through the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR), today signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with...
ExxonMobil opens Gas-to-Energy project to public for safety briefings and community interaction
ExxonMobil Guyana Limited (EMGL) on Saturday opened its Gas-to-Energy (GtE) Pipeline project to the public at Westminster Secondary School, West...
At COP30, Guyana’s climate story is being told by its own experts
By Danielle Swain in Belém, Brazil danielle@newsroom.gy “The forest is part of our life. It’s in our DNA.” Derrick John,...
Guyana continues to push for more funds for forest conservation at COP30
by Danielle Swain danielle@newsroom.gy Guyana strengthened its high-level presence at COP30 on Monday as Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat...
Hydromet forecasts ‘above normal’ rainfall in months ahead
The Hydrometeorological Service hosted its 19th National Climate Outlook Forum on Monday at the Herdmanston Lodge in Georgetown, unveiling the...
Guyana and Belize forge a new model of climate partnership at COP30
By Danielle Swain in Belém, Brazil danielle@newsroom.gy In a brightly lit conference room on the edge of the Amazon, two...
To make progress on deforestation at COP30, countries must be paid to keep forests standing
By Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana Nov 17 (Reuters) – More than 30 years...
Caribbean states build their own climate finance systems, and look to Guyana’s forest model
By Danielle Swain in Belém, Brazil danielle@newsroom.gy The math of climate change has long worked against small Caribbean countries. Rising...
GGMC uncovers illegal mining operations in the Ireng area
See below full press release issued by the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC): In keeping with the Government of...
