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ACS Forges Closer Cooperation with Finland

CARICOM, Guyana - Jan. 23, 2009 — The Association of Caribbean States (ACS) is moving to deepen its relations with the Republic of Finland for possible support to the Region in the area of sustainable development.
At a press briefing following his first official visit to the Headquarters of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in Georgetown, [...]

NEPA Jamaica increases enforcement of environmental regulations

The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), is emphasizing increased enforcement activities against operators of sewage treatment plants who violate standards set by the Natural Resources Conservation Authority, (NRCA). According to Peter Knight, Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at NEPA, this is one of several initiatives which it will implement to maximize compliance levels across [...]

Food Localization .. more than just a footprint

Washington, D.C.-Our environmental “foodprint” is determined not just by how far food travels, but also by what we eat and how it was produced, according to the latest issue of World Watch magazine. Final delivery from producer and processor to the point of retail sale accounts for only 4 percent of the U.S. food system’s [...]

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St. Kitts Forges Ahead Despite Economic Challenges

Basseterre, St. Kitts — Jan. 21, 2009 — St. Kitts remains on target to fulfill its long-term plan for the sustainable development of its tourism sector with various projects that continue to move forward, even within the context of the current global economic climate. Both domestic and foreign sources continue to invest in the [...]