GEF Funds Climate Change Adaptation in Small Caribbean States
Thursday, November 2nd, 2006From the World Bank: World Bank and GEF Sign US$2.1 Million Grant to Protect Coastal Areas in the Caribbean The World Bank and the Global Environment Facility (GEF) signed a US$2.1 million grant agreement to support a pilot adaptation program in three Caribbean Small Island States (Dominica, Saint Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines), […]
Eco-Certification for Tourism: The Role of Blue Flag, Part I
Friday, October 13th, 2006In my friend Jaime's essay on realizing sustainable tourism, he said: It is necessary to change, tighten and to enforce the parameters of environmental requirements. In addition to sanctions, the creation of an environmental movement should be encouraged, in association with private international organizations like Green Globe or Blue Flag that conduct independent audits and establish […]