In celebration of the Kings Baton Relay for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Scotland, the British Virgin Islands took bold action for clean oceans by hosting a four-island coastal cleanup. Organized by GreenVI in partnership with Commonwealth Sport and other local collaborators, the initiative aligned with the PROMAR Phase II project, which focuses on reducing marine litter across the Caribbean...

Recently in the British Virgin Islands, a major step was taken toward a cleaner, more sustainable future. Our partner, Green VI, in collaboration with adelphi, hosted a transformative National Policy Dialogue & Capacity Building Workshops on Circular Economy and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) —a two-day event that brought together government officials, private sector stakeholders, and passionate community advocates...

In a powerful demonstration of community and corporate collaboration, April marked a milestone for environmental stewardship in the British Virgin Islands. Our local partners hosted their first PROMAR beach cleanup at Taddy Bay International Airport, Virgin Gorda, uniting passionate volunteers and environmentally conscious businesses to combat marine plastic pollution...

In a powerful step toward environmental protection and sustainable coastal management, GreenVI officially launched the first round of beach sampling activities under the PROMAR (Prevention of Marine Litter in the Caribbean Sea) Project at Long Bay Beach, Beef Island, one of their demonstration sites. This initiative marks a major milestone in the British Virgin Islands’ (BVI) ongoing commitment to tackling marine pollution and safeguarding its precious marine ecosystems...

In April 2025, a series of validation sessions took place in Suriname, marking a key step in the development of a comprehensive policy brief aimed at addressing marine litter and advancing sustainable waste management. These sessions, held on April 16th, 17th, and 25th, were organized to gather critical input from a diverse group of stakeholders...

The energy at the Education and Career Fair in Paramaribo was nothing short of inspiring! Our partner; Green Heritage Fund and their colleagues from the Amazon Conservation Team Guianas, Conservation International Suriname, and the Suriname Alliance for the Environment (SAFE), proudly showcased Suriname’s growing environmental sector to hundreds of curious and enthusiastic students... 🌿 

As part of the ongoing PROMAR (Prevention of Marine Litter in the Caribbean Sea) initiative, Green Heritage Fund Suriname has taken a significant step in strengthening local waste management through a successful baseline cleanup at the Vreedzaam Market—one of the project’s key demonstration sites...

A critical step in the global fight against marine plastic pollution begins with understanding how local communities interact with the issue. In Suriname, this understanding is being strengthened through the dedicated work of our partner, Green Heritage Fund Suriname, as they carry out Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices (KAP) surveys across coastal communities...

Plastic pollution is a growing environmental threat that requires united action—and in Suriname, collaboration is proving to be the way forward. Our partner at Green Heritage Fund Suriname is leading efforts to implement the PROMAR project (Prevention of Marine Litter in the Caribbean Sea) by engaging directly with key local stakeholders...

On Tuesday, November 5, the PROMAR (Prevention of Marine Litter in the Caribbean Sea) project marked a significant milestone in Suriname with the successful launch of its national Project Launch Workshop...

Plastic pollution continues to pose a major environmental challenge, especially in coastal regions where waste management infrastructure may be limited. In an effort to better understand and combat this issue, the Caribbean Youth Environment Network (CYEN) in partnership with the University of Guyana organized a Beach Clean-up and Sampling Activity at Unity Beach under the PROMAR (Prevention of Marine Litter in the Caribbean Sea) Project...

Plastic pollution continues to pose a growing threat to ocean health and the wellbeing of coastal communities. As part of the region-wide effort to tackle marine litter, the University of Guyana, in collaboration with the PROMAR Project, is taking a proactive, people-centred approach to understanding and addressing this issue...