Marine fishes of Guyana – Bangamary These four posters focus on Bangamary (scientific name Macrodon ancylodon, also known as King Weakfish in neighbouring Suriname), the most affordable fish in Guyanese coastal markets and available throughout the year. The posters are part of the public dissemination of research findings supported by a Canadian Government SSHRC Insight grant (2022-2024) awarded to […]
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We’re proud to share three educational posters developed in collaboration with: The University of British Columbia – Faculty of Forestry Policy Forum Guyana Red Thread The GREEN Institute, University of Guyana, and Oil and Gas Governance Network These posters raise awareness about critical issues in Guyana’s fishing sector: 📌 1. Women in Fisheries Did
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Launch Competition – “The Guyana We Need” Campaign “The Guyana We Need” Youth Art Competition and Campaign Launch, taking place on Saturday, July 26th,2025, at 11:00 AM at the Marian Academy Auditorium. Organized in collaboration with the Sixth Form students of Marian Academy, this exciting youth-led initiative encourages students to creatively explore their vision for
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“Sparendaam mangroves in Guyana are vital for biodiversity, climate resilience, and local communities, and are being considered for Ramsar Site designation.”
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Guyana must shift from fossil fuels to clean energy to combat climate change, reduce emissions, enhance energy security, and promote sustainable development.
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The 6th Report of the Guyana Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (GYEITI) has been finalized and approved by the Multi-Stakeholder Group (MSG). Once approved by the MSG, the Report is available to be distributed by any interested party. The Report is traditionally first published on the GYEITI website and will no doubt appear there in the near future.
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Waste to Win Challenge Report Click here to download the Report The Waste to Win Challenge by Policy Forum Guyana, in collaboration with Cevons Waste Management, aimed to address pollution in Guyana by engaging youth in collecting aluminium cans and plastic bottles. The competition, held from August 5th to October 12th, 2024, involved 28 teams
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Release Date: April 22, 2024 Policy Forum Guyana celebrated Earth Day with the theme “Policy Forum Guyana Plastic-Free Paradise,” bringing together over 200 participants. The event featured engaging activities to raise awareness about plastic pollution and promote sustainable living. Highlights included games, eco-friendly cocktails, and an artwork exhibition. The launch of their second book, “Wayne’s
Release Date: Oct 9, 2024 Policy Forum Guyana successfully hosted AgriSmart 2024, a virtual event focused on climate-smart agricultural practices. The event brought together 60 participants, including farmers, experts, and key stakeholders, to discuss innovative technologies and sustainable farming solutions. Highlights included presentations on vermicomposting, shade house farming, and the FoodShare App. The event emphasized
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Release Date: June 1, 2024 Policy Forum Guyana has launched the 1.5 Lifestyle Starter Kit to commemorate World Environment Day on June 5th. This initiative aims to encourage Guyanese citizens to adopt eco-friendly practices and help limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. The launch event, attended by over 50 representatives from various organizations,
