United Kingdom and Guyana partner to protect Shell Beach from climate change
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The United Kingdom and Guyana agreed to a partnership to protect Shell Beach in the north-western part of the South American nation from the effects of climate change.
The British High Commission stated that the initiative aims to strengthen climate resilience by protecting mangroves and sea turtle nesting beaches. The project will be led by the Guyanese EMC Foundation and the semi-autonomous Protected Areas Commission.
Scientists from the Joint Nature Conservation Committee in the UK will work alongside Guyanese partners to combine scientific expertise with local knowledge. This collaboration uses satellite imagery and geospatial analysis to monitor shoreline changes and assess habitat vulnerability. The UK is providing this support through its Sustainable Blue Economies Programme. This program works with Small Island Developing States to develop tools and knowledge for the sustainable use of marine resources.
The partnership builds on existing cooperation between the two countries, such as their roles as co-chairs of the Forest and Climate Leaders’ Partnership.
