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A drought triggers suspicion and conflict in a small community. An aging cocoa farmer refuses to abandon his cherished land. A devastating storm marks a new era for an island and a family. The water divinity Yemoja argues with a hostile judge. Writing For Our Lives is a powerful collection of stories, poems, and essays that bring the climate crisis into sharp focus through the voices of some of those most affected yet least heard — the people and communities of the Caribbean. These eighteen writers from eight countries tackle climate justice from diverse viewpoints, explorin the profound impacts of environmental change on health, livelihoods, culture, and heritage. A must-read for those who seek to understand the human cost of climate change and the strength of Caribbean storytelling. Edited by Diana McCaulay and Shivanee Ramlochan. |
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About the Cropper Foundation
The Cropper Foundation is a non-profit organisation based in Trinidad and Tobago, dedicated to advancing informed and inclusive decision-making for sustainable development. For almost 25 years, the foundation has been at the forefront of efforts to ensure that nature and the environment are integral to how development is understood and approached by decision-makers and communities alike.
The foundation’s work is driven by the belief that sustainable development must include everyone and everything—from policymakers to private citizens, and from academia to the private sector. At the heart of its mission is the idea that nature is everyone’s business, and its stewardship is essential for a thriving future.