Indigenous Kalinago lead the way towards making Dominica ‘climate resilient’

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Dominica, which lies in Eastern Caribbean, is particularly vulnerable to extreme weather events, which are being exacerbated by the climate crisis: Hurricane Maria in 2017 was a devastating example, destroying many homes and buildings. The indigenous Kalinago people were particularly affected but, since then, community leaders have been working with the UN to help its … Read more

Tourism ‘intrinsically susceptible’ to climate shocks, political unrest, pandemic threat

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Addressing a high-level meeting on tourism as part of the General Assembly’s first ever Sustainability Week, Dennis Francis said it was a vital driver of economic growth and empowerment. In 2023, the sector contributed three per cent to the global gross domestic product (GDP), amounting to $3.3 trillion, and employed one in every ten people … Read more

How 5G technology can help ignite the creative spark

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The technology available to businesses and organisations is expanding faster than ever before. And as those tools, applications and systems become more sophisticated, getting the most from them requires more specialist tools. When it comes to the internet of things (IoT), connectivity is like a bottle opener, with 5G one of the best wines on … Read more