This column shines a spotlight on the instrumental roles of His Excellency, President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, and the Guyanese people in shaping one of Guyana’s most groundbreaking national strategies—the Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS). Launched in 2009 under Dr. Jagdeo’s leadership, the LCDS was a bold and innovative response to the global climate crisis, positioning Guyana as a pioneer in balancing environmental protection with economic growth. Dr. Jagdeo’s vision was clear: to transform the country’s development path by capitalizing on its low deforestation rates and vast forest carbon reserves. The strategy not only redefined how natural resources could be valued but also placed Guyana at the forefront of global climate negotiations, forging a model for sustainable development that many other nations have since sought to emulate.
NEAL Millar, the programme coordinator of the South Rupununi Conservation Society (SRCS), expressed gratitude to President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali and Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo in an interview with the Guyana Chronicle. Millar commended their unwavering support in utilising the LCDS funds to bring positive changes to the lives of Guyana’s indigenous people. Millar […]
OWING to their strong connection with the diverse biodiversity and vital resources of the forest, which sustain their way of life and traditional customs, Amerindians have served as custodians of Guyana’s forests for numerous centuries, with 86 percent of the country’s land covered by forests. This makes it the country with the second-highest percentage of […]
PRESIDENT Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali continues to emphasise that Guyana’s forest is vital to the fight against climate change and this role should be valued. Although international players are aware of this, President Ali said that while many stakeholders have pledged to support these initiatives, there needs to be a more solid commitment to effectively […]
WITH an emphasis on bridging the divide between the coastal and hinterland regions, the President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali-led administration continues to stay committed to transforming the country’s hinterland and indigenous communities. As a result of the government’s commitment, all Amerindian villages now have increased access to necessary services. Access to drinkable water, new schools, […]
EARLIER in the month, the Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai, commissioned a number of projects in the communities of Quiko and St. Ignatius, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo). The completion of a $9 million four-acre savannah farm has opened the door for Quiko, a small town in South Central Rupununi, to engage in large-scale […]
AN initiative worth $600 million (US$3 million) has been launched to provide support to residents and leaders of Amerindian villages. This initiative, facilitated by the National Toshaos Council (NTC), aims to develop and implement effective, sustainable plans aligned with national development priorities and global climate goals. The multi-year project was initiated in February at the […]
