Guyana

Guyana is advancing toward the 30x30 conservation goal by integrating its Low Carbon Development Strategy with biodiversity initiatives, expanding protected areas, and engaging Indigenous communities in climate finance

Two species of Guyanese clearwing moths, previously unknown to science, were discovered in Wales after they hitched a ride as larvae in a photographer's bag from a jungle in Guyana, traveling 7.200 km; scientists described the event as "extraordinary”

Guyana announced the launch of a Global Biodiversity Alliance at the UN General Assembly, with President Dr. Irfaan Ali stating the inaugural 2025 summit will focus on biodiversity credits, debt swaps, and conservation efforts

The Bartica United Youth Development Group (BUYDG) in Guyana has urged the government and opposition to grant voting rights to prisoners, emphasizing that all individuals in state custody should have the right to vote in elections

An outstanding 49,7% GDP growth in the first half of 2024 has been recorded in Guyana, with the overall economic outlook for the year remaining positive

Domestic egg production is being increased to reduce reliance on imports; Guyana’s hatching egg production program, launched in 2023, has already yielded 94.000 eggs this year, significantly increasing from 27.000 eggs produced last year

The first permanent cultural exhibit of Guyana in the Dominican Republic will be established at Santo Domingo’s Columbus Lighthouse Museum, with the support of the Dominican government

Indigenous communities in Guyana have successfully protected the endangered red siskin, a bird sought after by illegal traders; communities have established one of Guyana's first conservation zones and implemented anti-smuggling patrols

A recent regional report recognized Guyana for substantial progress in combating money laundering and terrorism financing, noting a robust legal framework and multiple risk assessments done in the past months

Guyana's Environmental Protection Agency has formally asked further insights into the environmental impacts and mitigation measures of oil company ExxonMobil’s proposed seventh oil project in the Stabroek area before deciding on its approval

Nearly 9.000 people with HIV have been virally suppressed in Guyana this year due to effective treatment and interventions by the Ministry of Health; their viral levels are now so low they cannot transmit the disease to others

Aiming for zero maternal deaths, Guyana conducted a workshop on obstetric emergencies with the support of WHO and Global Affairs Canada, enhancing healthcare workers' skills in managing postpartum hemorrhage, maternal sepsis, and hypertensive emergencies