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Press Release – High-Speed Painting Competition Despite Torrential Rainfall

Release Date: January 2023 This document is a press release from Policy Forum Guyana (PFG) about a high-speed painting competition that was held on December 3rd, 2022. The competition involved 17 teams of young people from different age groups, who painted their visions of a climate-compatible Guyanese lifestyle based on nine suggested goals. The winners […]

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Press Release – High-Speed Painting Competition for Climate Friendly Lifestyles

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Release Date: December 2022 This document is about a High-Speed Painting (HSP) Competition for Climate-Friendly Lifestyles organized by Policy Forum Guyana – Youth Arm. The competition aims to empower youths to think creatively and critically about what lifestyle changes are needed to address the climate crisis. The document provides the background, goals, guidelines, and prizes of the competition, as well as the contact information of the organizers. The

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The AIS Coastal Clean-Up Campaign

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The AIS Coastal Clean-Up Campaign Click here to download our Report On International Coastal Clean-Up Day 2023, Policy Forum Guyana actively participated in the Archipelagic Island States (AIS) Forum coastal clean-up campaign. Led by Hema Persaud, the AIS Forum Youth Ambassador for Guyana, the cleanup took place on Saturday, September 16th, at Unity Beach in

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The “Litta Reporta” Launch

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The “Litta Reporta” Launch Click here to downlaod our Report The “Litta-Reporta” application, a software that allows users to upload images of garbage dumps and areas that are prone to littering in Guyana. The document explains the benefits of the application, such as environmental awareness, policy and planning, resource allocation, community engagement, monitoring progress, public-private

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Beyond COP 26

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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.

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Beat the Heat, Boost Literacy

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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

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The Aqua Voice Project – World Water Day 2023 Click here to download 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

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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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Press Release – Withdraw Invitation to President Bolsonaro

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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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Press Release – Party Political Control of Long-Term Investment Processes: A Recipe for Disaster

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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

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