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Photos: Students Take Part In Climate Classroom
Over 200 Bermuda students took part in the “The Climate Classroom,” an immersive learning experience organized by ASU Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences [BIOS] with support from HSBC. A spokespersonssaid, “The highly anticipated and fully booked Climate Classroom made its return to the ASU BIOS campus recently, leading students through... Read more of this article
Duffy Commits To Reducing Carbon-Footprint
Dame Flora Duffy said she is committed to going carbon-neutral after undergoing a carbon-footprint assessment to measure her environmental impact based on her 2022 calendar. Duffy, who won the gold medal in the women’s triathlon at the Olympic Games in Tokyo in 2021, said on Instagram that with the support of the Apex Group, she has been on an “enlightening... Read more of this article
CCMI Begins Research Into Blue Carbon Offsets
The Central Caribbean Marine Institute [CCMI] announced a new programme in collaboration with Butterfield investigating how blue carbon offsets and ecosystem-based restoration can be put into practice in the Cayman Islands to mitigate climate change. A spokesperson said, “The threats posed by climate change are ever-pressing and the effects are... Read more of this article
Premier Provides Overview Of UAE, COP28 Visit
Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Dec 8], Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt provided an overview of his recent visit to the United Arab Emirates for Abu Dhabi Finance Week and the COP28 event in Dubai. “COP28 is the largest and most important environmental event of the year and also a diplomatic event where government leaders,... Read more of this article
Minister To Take Part In COP28 Discussion
Tomorrow [Dec 8], Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban will participate in a United Nations’ COP28 Ministerial panel discussion. A Government spokesperson said, “On the frontline: how are the UK’s Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies getting to net zero, adapting to and dealing with the impacts of climate change? “Taking... Read more of this article
‘Strengthening Bermuda’s Global Relationships’
After week one of Bermuda’s visit to the United Arab Emirates, Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt said he has been “extremely encouraged by the progress made to further strengthen relations with global and regional partners.” A Government spokesperson said, “As the public is aware, Premier Burt and Deputy Premier Walter Roban... Read more of this article
Govt Publish ‘Bermuda Difference’ White Paper
The Government published a white paper — “The Bermuda Difference Bringing expertise, resource, and finance to the world’s biggest challenge” – in advance of the UN Climate Change Conference COP28 in Dubai. A Government spokesperson said, “The Government of Bermuda is pleased to be represented at the COP28 summit in... Read more of this article
Premier & Deputy Premier To Attend COP28
Premier David Burt and Deputy Premier Walter Roban will attend the UN Climate Change Conference COP28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. A Government spokesperson said, “Premier and Minister of Finance, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, will join Overseas Territories [OT] leaders and other Heads of State in the United Arab Emirates [UAE] this week for... Read more of this article
Third Annual BUEI Youth Climate Summit
[Written by Leeya Jeremy] The third annual BUEI Youth Climate Summit took place during November 15-17,2023. The summit was officially introduced the week prior, on Friday the 10th, and continued on the 15th. Each of the four days focused on one of the three summit tracks: Conservation, Sustainability, and Climate Justice. The first two days were taken... Read more of this article
BUEI Set To Host Annual Youth Climate Summit
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] will be hosting its Annual Youth Climate Summit, featuring renowned experts and young climate activists addressing global and local climate issues. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute’s [BUEI] highly anticipated Annual Youth Climate Summit is back, featuring a... Read more of this article
Youth Climate Summit To Take Place In November
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] will be hosting the 3rd Annual Youth Climate Summit from November 10th to 18th. A spokesperson said, “The Youth Climate Summit [YCS], a weeklong event for students ages 13-22, engages and educates young people on global climate issues and is the foundation for a year of youth-led activities focused... Read more of this article
Reinsurers Name Climate Change As Top Risk
Reinsurers globally identify climate change as the biggest risk they face, PwC said. A spokesperson said, “The 2023 edition of the Reinsurance Banana Skins Survey, carried out by PwC and the Centre for the Study of Financial Innovation [CSFI], reveals reinsurers’ views on the most urgent risks they face. The survey was launched at the annual... Read more of this article
BBC Hosting ‘Road To Net Zero’ Programme
The second part of the ‘Road to Net Zero’ programme will air on ZBM TV9 at 8pm on Thursday [Aug 24] and will also be live streamed on Bermuda Broadcasting’s Facebook page. The BBC said, “Innovation, new jobs, dynamic ways to boost the economy … the climate change challenge is rapidly evolving into a once-in-a-generation opportunity. And... Read more of this article
CariGenetics Executes Groundbreaking Research
CariGenetics — in partnership with The 2 Frontiers Project and BIOS — led and funded a local study that could help save coral reefs around the world which are being affected by climate change. A spokesperson said, “Since its launch last October, CariGenetics continues to conduct ground-breaking research which will have a positive impact,... Read more of this article
Bermuda Encouraged To Pursue ‘Blue Bond’
Suzanne Johnson, Senior Advisor, United Nations Global Compact [UNGC] Ocean Stewardship Coalition, gave several compelling reasons why Bermuda should issue a blue bond. A spokesperson said, “Although the second annual Bermuda Climate Summit, presented by the Bermuda Business Development Agency, in partnership with KBRA, ended last month, it continues... Read more of this article
Town Hall On Climate Change This Evening
The Bermuda Red Cross will hold a town hall meeting on climate change this evening [July 13] at Penno’s Wharf in St. George’s from 5.30pm until 7.00pm. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Red Cross town hall meetings on climate change are your chance to ask the critical questions, gather information and take responsibility for our island’s... Read more of this article
