Beyond COP 26 Click here to downlaod our Report A report from our Team Member outlining her trip to the UN Climate Conference, COP 26, that took place in Glasgow in November 2021. The author highlights the main outcomes of the summit, such as the Glasgow Climate Pact, the adaptation finance, and the carbon markets. […]
Beat the Heat, Boost Literacy Click here to downlaod our Report For World Water Day Policy Forum Guyana aims to bring awareness about freshwater by conducting two sessions at Smith Memorial Primary School. Moreover, Policy Forum Guyana conducted a questionnaire with the objective of collecting data on youths’ perspectives on climate change, how it impacts
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The Aqua Voice Project – World Water Day 2023 Click here to downlaod our Report For World Water Day Policy Forum Guyana aims to bring awareness about freshwater by conducting two sessions at Smith Memorial Primary School. Moreover, Policy Forum Guyana conducted a questionnaire with the objective of collecting data on youths’ perspectives on climate
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Back to School Fun Day Camp Click here to downlaod our Report Policy Forum Guyana in collaboration with the Lions and Leos of the Georgetown Stabroek Clubs decided to organise a Back to School event for the children living on and around Durban Street. It is noted that some children in this area are impoverished
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Release Date: December 2021 The document is a press release calling for the withdrawal of an invitation to Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro, citing his harmful policies towards the Amazon and its indigenous peoples. It references a global petition signed by over a million people, urging the International Criminal Court to investigate Bolsonaro for crimes against
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Release Date: March 24, 2021 The document criticizes the political control of long-term investment decisions in Guyana, highlighting a disconnect between high-level financial narratives and the daily struggles of citizens, such as flooding and power outages. It questions the focus on foreign investment over local, particularly in the extractive sector, and calls for a more
Release Date: October 16, 2018 The document criticizes the Green State Development Strategy (GSDS) Report for Guyana, stating it lacks a comprehensive vision and focuses too narrowly on financial aspects, particularly oil and gas. It argues that the report should incorporate a broader perspective of environmental justice, considering various community interests and environmental entitlements. The
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Release Date: November 16, 2020 The document from Policy Forum Guyana discusses the significant financial and environmental costs of Guyana’s extractive industries, particularly in mining. It highlights the discrepancy between the declared value of gold and diamond production and the government’s revenue, which is less than 10% of the total value, suggesting a loss to
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Release Date: June 2, 2018 The document is a press release announcing the launch of the Venezuela Support Group (VSG), a coalition of eight civic and faith-based organizations in Guyana. The VSG aims to provide assistance to Venezuelans seeking refuge in Guyana, away from the crisis in their home country. They plan to work with
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Release Date: January 20, 2020 The document discusses the influence of oil companies’ public relations campaigns on Guyanese perceptions of the oil industry, which often overlook critical issues such as Citizens’ Dividend, equal rights to resource benefits, and inter-generational equity. To address this, Policy Forum Guyana invited Rahul Basu of the Goa Foundation to share
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