Projects
Securing the Rock: Can Bermuda feed itself?
Go ‘Beneath the Surface’ in Bermuda as we investigate how freshwater scarcity, climate change, and food security have become huge watchwords for the future of this tiny island 650 miles off the USA’s eastern seaboard. The original survivalists, Bermuda has […]
Read moreThe Deadline Extended for Submissions on the Southlands Event Lawn. Due now by 5pm on Friday, May 17th
Check out this video about the initial fight to protect Southlands featuring Stuart Hayward, David Wingate and others. Go to www.audubon.bm for details on proposal. Contact [email protected] for help or with any questions. Make your voices heard. We need our […]
Read moreWhat Is the High Seas Treaty? Here’s Everything to Know & Why It Really Matters
Global Citizen By Khanyi Mlaba March 7, 2023 This historic agreement might be the secret weapon to tackling the climate crisis. “Ladies and gentlemen, the ship has reached the shore,” and with that, UN conference president, Rena Lee announced a […]
Read moreGovernment must ‘respect sanctity of our parks’
By Janice Hetzel, RG April 29, 2024 Last week, a government notice appeared in the Official Gazette announcing a proposed change of use at Southlands Park to create an events lawn for the Bermudiana Beach Resort. If approved, part of Southlands “will no longer […]
Read moreEnvironmental group balks at Southlands event lawn plan
An environmental charity has urged the public to speak out against a proposal to turn a portion of a national park into an events lawn for a neighbouring resort. The proposal would convert the southeastern corner of Southlands in Warwick into […]
Read moreTalk to highlight solar energy on Thursday
A qualified solar professional will discuss alternative energy at the Bermuda College on Thursday. The free lecture, hosted by the Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce and the Bermuda College, is the final Eco Lunch & Learn presentation of the season. Nick […]
Read moreBest concern amid claims of misuse of land
Opinion by Kim Smith, Executive Director, BEST – The Royal Gazette Apr. 9 2024 Industrial activity being carried out on land that is not zoned for that use is happening more frequently that you might imagine. Bermuda is a very […]
Read moreAre we paving over paradise?
The Royal Gazette, Letters to the editor, March 28, 2024 Dear Sir, Bermuda is a photographer’s paradise and if you are active on social media you will see a kaleidoscope of pictures which capture the stunning beauty of our island […]
Read moreGroup urges Government to hasten plastics legislation
Jeremy Deacon, Chief Reporter, The Royal Gazette An environmental campaign group believes that it is winning the war against single-use plastics but says that the Government must help by passing long-planned legislation banning its use. Beyond Plastic Bermuda, an umbrella […]
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