Human Interest Story: Engineered From Within
The INFLUENCE Project is proud to present Engineered From Within, an illustrated flipbook inspired by the lived experiences of residents in flood-prone communities like those from the South Oropouche River Basin. The story highlights the strength and courage of members of a community – building resilience from within the community to weather any storm. Explore the […]
Nature-based Solutions: Balancing Climate Resilience with Environmental Preservation
The environment is made up of all that surrounds us: from the air we breathe, to the soil beneath our feet, to the wildlife around us. All essential for our existence and survival. However, the changing climate along with harmful human behaviours have negatively impacted and altered our environment. As humans we need to start […]
Wading Through Compound Flooding in Trinidad
Understanding Flooding in Trinidad Flooding is one of the most pressing challenges facing the Caribbean, and in Trinidad and Tobago, it is becoming increasingly difficult to manage. A single event can disrupt entire communities and livelihoods, especially when multiple factors come together. Flooding is rarely caused by just one factor. Heavy rainfall, rising river levels, and coastal influences […]
Symposium and Field Visit to Guyana
From Monday 13th to Wednesday 15th April, Research Assistant, Andrew Williams joined members of the project team on the Caribbean Flood Resilience Framework project in Guyana for a symposium at the University of Guyana, along with various field activities. Project team members during the Guyana visit. Left to right: Mr. Andrew Williams, Dr. Masoud Zaerpour, Dr. Steven Wells, Prof. Chandra Madramootoo, Prof. Wouter Buytaert, […]