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Geneva Launch Event
To celebrate the launch of the association Caribaea Initiative – Suisse, a dinner was organised in Geneva, in the presence of the Honorary President of Caribaea Initiative, Vera Michalski-Hoffmann. Our guests were welcomed in a historic building, in the heart of the old town. On the program: Caribbean cocktails in front of a photo exhibition […]
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Of turtles and men: Immersion in Haiti in the footsteps of Trachemys decorata
In the middle of Lake Trou Caiman in Haiti, Jeffey checks his daily catch for the 40th day in a row. In the net he set up several weeks ago, a turtle with a dark green neck marbled with yellow is trapped. After being examined and measured, it will be released into the lake, but […]
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Launch of the first international branch of the Caribaea Initiative
This is a turning point in the history of the association: we develop on the international scale! Last November, a Swiss branch of the association was officially created. An event celebrated during a dinner in Geneva.
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Turtles and geckos: a mission with a double challenge in Martinique
Invasive alien species represent a major threat to island biodiversity. Many species of reptiles, recently arrived or established for a long time, can negatively impact the populations of local and sometimes endemic species from several territories of the Caribbean.
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In Haiti, pollinating insects find refuge in urban green spaces of Port-au-Prince
On the island of Hispaniola, the biodiversity of Haiti faces consequent anthropogenic constraints. Deforestation, which unfortunately continues today, is such that the country has lost more than 99% of its primary forests. However, other types of vegetation exist in Haiti. In particular, urban green spaces form a mosaic of potential habitats for many species, including […]
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REVPOL project – where are we?
Started just a year ago, the REVPOL project continues in Martinique and Guadeloupe. The main objectives remain the same: to enable managers of urban green spaces, both public and private, to act to protect local biodiversity by adopting revegetation strategies that favour local pollinators.
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Martinique: a three-week mission to study freshwater turtles
Freshwater turtles may seem harmless, but some species are nonetheless invasive and potentially dangerous for local biodiversity. This is the case for two species in the West Indies: the Antillean slider (Trachemys stejnegeri), native to Puerto Rico, and the Yellow-bellied slider turtle (Trachemys scripta), native to the United States. To better understand the demographic parameters […]
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Environmental diplomacy: a training provided to young Caribbean diplomats
The insular Caribbean is one of the most important biodiversity hotspots on the planet, home to a variety of flora and fauna, many of which are endemic. This biodiversity is exposed to many threats, such as climate change, deforestation, or the anthropization of natural environments. The preservation of this natural heritage is linked to global […]
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In Cuba, anoles living in suburban habitats differ from those from natural forests
Urbanization is a growing phenomenon, with many consequences on animal species. In Cuba, the lizard Anolis homolechis, endemic to the island, is found in both natural and suburban environments. A comparison between these two habitats, however, shows variations in the lizard populations.
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Camera-traps to spy on columbid birds
Pigeons and doves play a crucial role in the dynamics and diversity of many ecosystems, thanks to their ability to disperse seeds. Their decline could therefore affect other species, including both animals and plants. In the insular Caribbean, data on columbid species are still scarce. In a recent study, camera-traps were used to learn more […]
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