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Articles are allowed to cover a wide range of topics primarily linked to “development” understood as the delivery of product or services to better improve the lives of people.

Navigating the Energy Transition: Trinidad and Tobago's Path to a Sustainable Future
Trinidad and Tobago faces a complex challenge in transitioning to a sustainable energy future while balancing its reliance on oil and gas.
Latoyaa Roberts-Thomas
Mar 164 min read
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Why is Green Hydrogen a good alternative for Trinidad and Tobago to rebalance its energy matrix?
Trinidad and Tobago can reduce its carbon footprint, small as it is, by maximizing the use of renewable energy.
Latoyaa Roberts-Thomas
Mar 164 min read
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Potential Distribution of Wind Energy in Trinidad and Tobago
With the possible introduction of wind energy, Trinidad and Tobago will be reducing carbon emissions by displacing foss
Latoyaa Roberts-Thomas
Mar 163 min read
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Land and Tree Restoring at our Quarries - One Tree at a Time: Case Study of Close the Loop Caribbean Interventions in Trinidad and Tobago
Close the Loop Caribbean is on a mission to transform abandoned quarries into thriving ecosystems, breathing new life into the lands.
Latoyaa Roberts-Thomas
Feb 195 min read
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16 Days of Activism: Why It Matters from a Caribbean Perspective
The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is an global campaign that runs yearly from November 25 to December 10.
Latoyaa Roberts-Thomas
Nov 25, 20245 min read
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Why Some Caribbean Countries Are Struggling with Climate Change: Key Insights from COP 29
As the global conversation on climate change intensifies, small island nations in the Caribbean continue to grapple with global warming.
Latoyaa Roberts-Thomas
Nov 24, 20246 min read
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Green Energy Transitions in Trinidad and Tobago in the Transportation Sector: The Role of CNG and Electric Vehicles (EVs)
CNG and Evs are essential to the countries changing transportation landscape as they more to more energy efficient transportation systems.
Latoyaa Roberts-Thomas
Nov 19, 20246 min read
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COP29: How can Caribbean States Secure Better Climate Futures?
With autumn now upon us, it is almost time for the annual meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP).
Ayeasha Johnson
Sep 22, 20244 min read
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Climate Change Challenges in the Caribbean: The Issue of Loss and Damage Claims After Hurricane Beryl
The Caribbean, renowned for its vibrant cultures and idyllic weather, is increasingly grappling with Climate Change and Loss and Damage.
Latoyaa Roberts-Thomas
Sep 5, 20244 min read
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How to Gain A Job in International Development
Pursuing a career in international development can be a fulfilling journey, providing opportunities to create meaningful change.
Latoyaa Roberts-Thomas
Aug 19, 20244 min read
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Madrid: A Green Gem in Europe
Did you know in recent years, Madrid has emerged as one of the green gem cities in Europe?
Latoyaa Roberts-Thomas
Aug 1, 20244 min read
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Railways Transportation in Regional and Local Development of Rural Areas: The Case of Switzerland's Scenic Trains
Railways have long been a cornerstone of transport infrastructure, serving as a lifeline for rural communities in Switzerland.
Latoyaa Roberts-Thomas
Jul 28, 20244 min read
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Is there overtourism in Venice, Italy?
Is there overtourism in Venice, Italy? The streets are crowded with many tourist and the waterways heavily polluted . What can be done?
Latoyaa Roberts-Thomas
Jul 24, 20244 min read
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Organizational Development and The Vital Role of Volunteers
Across the world, leaders recognize the significance to volunteers in their organizational and institutional development.
Afshan Malik
Jun 2, 20243 min read
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The Prevalence of Domestic Violence in Trinidad and Tobago
There is a need for greater intervention on domestic violence in Trinidad and Tobago. The most common form being intimate partner violence.
Adana Romeo
Jun 2, 20244 min read
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Grassroots Opportunities: Let's Ideate and Co-Create Development Solutions
Presentation of a real problem, from a specific country. I invite you to read it, think about possible solutions, and share those with me.
Evelina Cihlarova
Apr 30, 20243 min read
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Water Management, Consciousness, and Global Warming
Impacts of global warming, improper management of natural resources, and the El Niño phenomenon, Bogotá is not exempt from these concerns.
Evelina Cihlarova
Apr 22, 20245 min read
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Migration to the US, far away from the American dream
All around the US, you can hear, read, or listen to stories of first-generation immigrants who have fled from their homes because of a...
Evelina Cihlarova
Mar 28, 20243 min read
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Tobago Oil Spill Highlighted the Vulnerability of Small Island States
The recent impact of the oil spill in Tobago caused by a vessel that overturned in the Atlantic Ocean side of Tobago have opened the...
Moses Orlando Thomas
Mar 10, 20243 min read
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Ethnic sexual violence and the importance of no-harm attention to the victims (Gender-Based Violence)
“Gender-based violence (GBV) is an umbrella term for harmful acts of abuse perpetrated against a person’s will and rooted in a system of...
Evelina Cihlarova
Mar 7, 20244 min read
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