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

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 […]

The 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 […]

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 […]