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In Case You Missed it: Replay our Human Rights Day event - Our Rights, Our Future: Advancing the Escazú Agreement in the Caribbean, here: https://lnkd.in/ew9xBZxf Caribbean Natural Resources Institute (CANARI) FIMA ONG Stronger Caribbean Together Network

🌎✨ It's the end of the year but not the end of Escazú✨🌎 We'll be back in January with Phase 2. In the meantime let's wrap up with some highlights! 🗣 We want to hear from you! What did you learn about the Escazú? What do you look forward to seeing next? 🫶🏾Thanks to everyone who participated! 🌎💚 Together, we can empower our communities and advocate for meaningful change. 🔗 Join our mailing list and learn more! https://lnkd.in/envbGGwM The Breadfruit Collective #CaribbeanPerspectivesonEscazu #OurRightsOurFuture #OurPlanet

🌍 Protecting Our Planet, Defending Our Rights 🌿 Dr. Theresa Rodriguez-Moodie , CEO of Jamaica Environment Trust, highlights the urgent need for protection, access to information, meaningful public participation, and justice. 💡 Protection for environmental defenders who face physical threats, legal harassment, and criminalization. 💡 Access to Information to make informed decisions and take timely action on policies and projects. 💡 Meaningful Public Participation that goes beyond token gestures—ensuring real engagement in decision-making. 💡 Justice & Accountability to seek redress and challenge harmful decisions when needed. These principles are at the heart of the Escazú Agreement and are essential to advancing environmental advocacy. Let’s continue to work together to protect our environment and ensure a sustainable future for all. 🌱 #EscazuAgreement #EnvironmentalJustice #JET #EnvironmentalAdvocates #Sustainability #ProtectOurPlanet Caribbean Natural Resources Institute (CANARI) FIMA ONG Stronger Caribbean Together Network

📊✨ This is what the Numbers Say! Here are some insights from Our Pre-Survey We’ve gathered valuable data from across the region to understand perspectives on The Escazú: environmental governance, access to information, and public participation. 🫶🏾Thanks to everyone who participated! 🌎💚 Together, we can empower our communities and advocate for meaningful change. Join our campaign mailing list here: https://lnkd.in/envbGGwM The Breadfruit Collective #CaribbeanPerspectivesonEscazu #OurRightsOurFuture #OurPlanet

Yesterday, we concluded Phase I of our Regional Campaign by hosting a panel in observe Human Rights Day!🕊🌏✊🏾 The objective of the panel was to connect human rights defenders and the work they are doing and the Escazú Agreement. Thank you to everyone who joined in! It was so sweet to see so many familiar names. ☺️ Thank you for making this first phase of our work successful! Thank you! 🫶🏽 Gracias🌼 Bedankt🦋 Merci🦥 Mesi🪸 Obrigado🙌🏽 You can watch the recording through TBC's YouTube page. https://lnkd.in/e_MhqXMZ

📊✨ What the Numbers Say: Insights from Our Pre-Survey Firstly, we’d like to thank all of the respondents for participating in the survey and assisting us with gathering this necessary data. We’ve gathered valuable data from across the region to understand perspectives on environmental governance, access to information, and public participation. 💡 Swipe through to discover what people in the Caribbean are saying about their rights, their resources, and their vision for a sustainable future. These insights guide our efforts to raise awareness and drive action for the Escazú Agreement. 🌎💚 Together, we can empower our communities and advocate for meaningful change. 🔗 Link in bio to join our mailing list and learn more! #CaribbeanPerspectivesonEscazu #OurRightsOurFuture #OurPlanet Caribbean Natural Resources Institute (CANARI) FIMA ONG Stronger Caribbean Together Network

Tomorrow’s the Day! Join us on Human Rights Day as we bring together an inspiring panel of speakers and our moderator to discuss “Our Rights, Our Future: Advancing the Escazú Agreement in the Caribbean.” 🎙 Meet the Lineup: 🌍 Hélène Glénisson – Project Officer on Migration, Environment, and Climate Change (IOM - UN Migration) 🌍 Romario Hastings – Toshao/Chief of Kako Village, Guyana 🌎Samunda Jabini - Community Engagement Consultant 🌍 Britney G. Nurse – Attorney-at-Law & Advocate for Environmental Justice (Moderator) 🗓 Date: December 10th, 2024 ⏰ Time: 2 PM AST / 1 PM Jamaica Time 💡 Don’t miss this critical conversation on safeguarding our rights, protecting our resources, and building a sustainable future for our planet. 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eR_CBiYN Let’s take action for a better tomorrow. #CaribbeanPerspectivesonEscazu #OurRightsOurFuture #HumanRightsDay . . . Demen se jou a! Join nou nan Jounen Dwa Moun yo pandan n ap reyini yon gwoup oratè ki enspire ak moderatè nou an pou diskite sou "Dwa nou, avni nou: Avanse Akò Escazú nan Karayib la." 🎙 Rankontre pwogramasyon an: 🌍 Hélène Glénisson – Ofisye Pwojè sou Migrasyon, Anviwònman ak Chanjman Klima (IOM) 🌍 Romario Hastings – Toshao/Chèf Kako Village, Giyàn 🌎Samunda Jabini - Konsiltan Angajman Kominotè 🌍 Britney Nurse – Avoka ak Defansè Jistis Anviwònman (Moderatè) 🗓 Dat: 10 desanm 2024 ⏰ Lè: 2 PM AST / 1 PM Lè Jamayik 💡 Pa rate konvèsasyon enpòtan sa a sou pwoteje dwa nou yo, pwoteje resous nou yo, ak bati yon avni dirab pou planèt nou an. 🔗Enskri isit la: https://lnkd.in/eR_CBiYN Ann pran aksyon pou yon demen miyò. #PèspektivKarayibyosouEscazu #DwaNouLavniNou #JounenDwaMoun Caribbean Natural Resources Institute (CANARI) FIMA ONG

🌎 Term of the Week: Climate Justice 🌎 Climate justice is the fair treatment of all people in addressing the impacts of climate change, ensuring that vulnerable communities receive the support they need to thrive. It recognizes that those who contribute least to the problem often bear the brunt of its effects. As we advocate for the Escazú Agreement, we stand for climate justice—working to empower marginalized voices and protect our planet for future generations. Let’s unite for a sustainable and equitable future! 🌱🤝 Join our mailing list for campaign updates: https://shorturl.at/IMbZC #CaribbeanPerspectivesonEscazú #OurRightsOurFuture #HumanRights #Caribbean #EnvironmentalJustice #ClimateJustice #JoinTheConversation Caribbean Natural Resources Institute (CANARI) FIMA ONG

🌎✨ Join us this Human Rights Day as we explore the path forward for “Our Rights, Our Future: Advancing the Escazú Agreement in the Caribbean.” 🗓 Date: December 10th, 2024 ⏰ Time: 2 PM AST / 1 PM Jamaica Time 🎙 Featuring Samunda Jabini. She is an experienced community development professional with a strong background in research, human rights advocacy, climate change, environmental and cultural conservation, and gender and youth engagement. Her background in sociology and multilingual communication laid a strong foundation for her leadership in programs that uplift the Saamaka community, especially its youth and women in conservation. Samunda has a track record of successfully supporting sustainable practices in Indigenous and tribal people’s communities and bridging interaction between diverse local, regional, and international groups. She is committed to ongoing growth via networking and capacity-building initiatives. Her future plans to launch a consulting firm that promotes environmental sustainability, engages young people in climate action, and protects cultural heritage are exciting and promising. 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eR_CBiYN Let’s work together to secure our rights, protect our resources, and safeguard our planet. 🌱💙 #CaribbeanPerspectivesonEscazu #HumanRightsDay . . . 🌎✨ Join nou Jounen Dwa Moun sa a pandan n ap eksplore chemen an pou "Dwa nou, avni nou: Avanse Akò Escazú nan Karayib la." 🗓 Dat: 10 desanm 2024 ⏰ Lè: 2 PM AST / 1 PM Lè Jamayik 🎙 Prezante Samunda Jabini. Li se yon pwofesyonèl devlopman kominotè ki gen eksperyans ak yon background solid nan rechèch, defans dwa moun, chanjman klima, konsèvasyon anviwònman ak kiltirèl, ak sèks ak angajman jèn. Fondasyon li nan sosyoloji ak kominikasyon miltiling te mete yon fondasyon solid pou lidèchip li nan pwogram ki leve kominote Saamaka a, espesyalman jèn li yo ak fanm nan konsèvasyon. Samunda gen yon dosye nan siksè sipòte pratik dirab nan kominote moun endijèn ak tribi yo ak entèraksyon pon ant divès gwoup lokal, rejyonal ak entènasyonal. Li angaje nan kwasans kontinyèl atravè inisyativ rezo ak devlopman kapasite. Plan lavni li pou lanse yon konpayi konsiltasyon ki ankouraje dirab anviwònman an, angaje jèn yo nan aksyon klima, ak pwoteje eritaj kiltirèl yo enteresan epi pwomèt. 🔗 Enskri isit la: https://lnkd.in/eR_CBiYN Ann travay ansanm pou garanti dwa nou yo, pwoteje resous nou yo, epi pwoteje planèt nou an. 🌱💙 #PèspektivKarayibyoEscazu #JounenDwaMoun Caribbean Natural Resources Institute (CANARI) FIMA ONG

🌿✨ This Human Rights Day, we’re thrilled to feature Romario Hastings, the youngest Toshao/Chief of Kako Village in Upper Mazaruni, Guyana, and a passionate advocate for Indigenous empowerment and sustainable development. 🎙 As Toshao of an Indigenous Akawaio community, Romario’s leadership focuses on strengthening local institutions, fostering youth engagement, and building impactful partnerships. An Executive Member of the National Toshao’s Council and Cultural Advisor to the Nine Nations Youth Group, Romario is dedicated to driving inclusive development and protecting his community’s rights and resources. 🗓 Date: December 10th, 2024 ⏰ Time: 2 PM AST / 1 PM Jamaica Time 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eR_CBiYN Let’s come together to protect our rights, advance the Escazú Agreement, and build a sustainable future for all. 🌎💙 #CaribbeanPerspectivesonEscazu #HumanRightsDay . . . 🌿✨ Jounen Dwa Moun sa a, nou kontan dèske nou prezante Romario Hastings, pi piti Toshao/Chèf Kako Vilaj nan Upper Mazaruni, Giyàn, ak yon defansè pasyone pou otonòm Endijèn ak devlopman dirab. 🎙 Antanke Toshao nan yon kominote Endijèn Akawaio, lidèchip Romario konsantre sou ranfòse enstitisyon lokal yo, ankouraje angajman jèn yo, ak bati patenarya ki gen enpak. Yon Manm Egzekitif Konsèy Nasyonal Toshao a ak Konseye Kiltirèl nan Gwoup Jèn Nèf Nasyon an, Romario dedye a kondwi devlopman enklizif ak pwoteje dwa ak resous kominote li a. 🗓 Dat: 10 desanm 2024 ⏰ Lè: 2 PM AST / 1 PM Lè Jamayik 🔗 Enskri isit la: https://lnkd.in/eR_CBiYN Ann mete tèt yo ansanm pou pwoteje dwa nou yo, avanse Akò Escazú a, epi konstwi yon avni dirab pou tout moun. 🌎💙 #PèspektivKarayibyoEscazu #JounenDwaMoun Caribbean Natural Resources Institute (CANARI) FIMA ONG