BEST On Sargasso & UN High Seas Treaty

The Greenpeace International ship Arctic Sunrise visited Bermuda last month to campaign for ocean sanctuaries and the UN High Seas Treaty. A spokesperson said, “Last month, in May, the Greenpeace International ship, the Arctic Sunrise, was in Bermuda as part of a global […]

BEST Bulletin – June ’24

Environmental smoke and mirrors

Opinion Editorial by Kim Smith, Executive Director, BEST Bermuda is at a crossroads when it comes to protecting our environment for our future generations. Overseas trips by government ministers where they promote Bermuda’s “environmental leadership” contrast sharply with our present […]

BEST Bulletin – May 23 ’24

BEST Bulletin – May 5 ’24

What 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 […]

Government 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 […]

Environmental 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 […]

Talk 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 […]