Press Releases

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

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,

Release Date: May 15, 2024  Policy Forum Guyana’s “1.5 Crew Training Kit” initiative has received significant backing, with Recover Guyana acquiring three kits for their upcoming SHOUT competition on June 5th. This initiative aims to address climate change by promoting the 1.5 Degrees Celsius Lifestyle and empowering youth. From November 2023 to April 2024, Policy Forum

Release Date: October 19, 2024   Georgetown, Guyana – The Waste to Win Challenge, an initiative aimed at tackling plastic pollution, concluded with great success today at the Regency Hotel & Suites, where students from across Guyana, including participants from Berbice and Linden, were celebrated for their extraordinary environmental  contributions.   Organized by Policy Forum

Release Date: September 19, 2024   Policy Forum Guyana (PFG) launched its environmental education card game, Eco-Uno, at the Amerindian Peoples Association conference in Georgetown. This game is part of PFG’s 1.5°C Lifestyle Campaign, aiming to promote sustainable living in Guyana. Eco-Uno combines classic card game mechanics with environmental themes, encouraging players to address real-world sustainability challenges. The launch received

Release Date: April 27, 2022 Earth Day Celebration: Policy Forum Guyana (PFG) joined the 52nd Earth Day anniversary with the theme “Invest in our Planet.” They emphasized the importance of education in combating climate change, as recognized at COP26. Trash to Treasure Competition: PFG held a competition for children aged 5-13, promoting upcycling and waste

Release Date: March 10, 2024 The Eco-Explorers Scavenger Hunt, organized by Policy Forum Guyana as part of the Earth Hour celebration on March 23, 2024. The event aims to educate and inspire youth about sustainable development and eco-friendly practices through a fun and adventurous scavenger hunt at the National Park. The document invites participants to register their teams of five members and join the mission to protect

Release Date: March 4, 2024 Policy Forum Guyana (PFG) is actively engaging in environmental conservation efforts as World Wildlife Day approaches. They’ve hosted a wildlife fair, introduced an educational board game featuring local species, and developed a storybook in indigenous languages to highlight the impact of pollution on freshwater species. Additionally, PFG has launched the LittaReporta