Copyright AP Photo/Peter Dejong By Rosie Frost Published on 25/07/2025 The ICJ’s advisory opinion spells out states’ duties on climate, opening doors for lawsuits and stronger climate action On Wednesday, the UN’s highest court delivered a historic opinion on climate change, outlining states’ responsibilities under international law. It was the largest case ever seen by the International Court … Continue reading Five key takeaways from the ICJ’s historic climate ruling and what comes next
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June 27, 2025 GUYANA will be the host country for the Caribbean Community’s (CARICOM) Disaster Recovery Super Hub, President, Dr Irfaan Ali has announced. In a broadcast address on Wednesday, the Guyanese Head of State explained that with Guyana’s immunity to hurricanes, earthquakes and volcanoes, the country is considered the ideal location to host the … Continue reading Guyana to be host country for regional disaster recovery hub -President Ali announces
For Release Upon Receipt - June 18, 2025 St. Augustine ST. AUGUSTINE, Trinidad and Tobago. 18 June, 2025 – From May 27 to 29, UWI Senior Lecturer Dr Ronald Roopnarine and Senior Fellow Dr Preeya Mohan represented The University of the West Indies (The UWI) St Augustine Campus at the 2025 Global Sustainable Islands Summit … Continue reading UWI academics advocate for regional sustainability at Global Sustainable Islands Summit
UPDATED May 05, 2025 BRUSSELS/LONDON - The United States is seeking to weaken a global deal aimed at helping developing countries struggling with the impacts of climate change and other issues, an internal United Nations document seen by Reuters showed. The Trump administration opposes draft reforms of the world's financial system intended to help developing countries, … Continue reading US seeks to weaken global development finance efforts, UN document shows
Source: Lancet Countdown New findings in the inaugural indicator report of the Lancet Countdown Small Island Developing States (SIDS) reveal the distinct and growing risks and impacts of climate change on the health of these communities. Small Island Developing States are bearing the brunt of climate impacts from rising emissions, with their survival at stake. … Continue reading The 2024 Small Island Developing States Report of the Lancet Countdown
Mia Mottley. Source: Barbados Today written by Barbados Today Updated by Fernella Wedderburn 01/01/2025 CARICOM Chairman and Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley said on Wednesday the 15-member regional bloc enters 2025 facing significant challenges but also remarkable opportunities, all amid a global landscape filled with uncertainty.In her New Year address, PM Mottley said the Caribbean act together will not … Continue reading CARICOM Chairman urges unity and action in 2025 to tackle global challenges
The 2024 Lancet Countdown report on health and small island developing states (SIDS) highlights the unique vulnerabilities of these regions to climate change. SIDS, which include nations in the Pacific, Caribbean, Atlantic, Indian Ocean, and South China Sea regions, face significant health risks from extreme weather events, rising temperatures, and food insecurity. The report emphasizes … Continue reading The Lancet: The 2024 small island developing states report on health and climate change
The UWI (Mona Campus) and Kings College, London are organizing a workshop and publication. See the poster below for details.
It is very interesting to get a look inside the ICJ and to hear some of the argumentaton being put forward in this important proceeding. Summary The International Court of Justice (ICJ) holds public hearings on the request for an advisory opinion on the Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change. Description The International … Continue reading The International Court of Justice (ICJ) holds public hearings in the advisory proceedings on Climate Change
Dr. Letetia Addison, a seasoned researcher and Adjunct Lecturer at the School of Science, Computing and Artificial Intelligence, The University of the West Indies (The UWI) Five Islands Campus, was announced as the Grand Prize winner of the 2024 AI Innovation Grand Challenge at the recently concluded COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. Her proposal, AI4SIDS, an … Continue reading UWI Researcher wins AI Innovation Grand Challenge at COP29