Caribbean

Global population aging and demographic shifts

8 clusters · 28 sources · last updated about 12 hours ago

Latest: OECD report warns of healthcare strain from aging in Latin America

The global population is undergoing a significant demographic shift toward aging, driven by declining fertility rates and increased life expectancy. A major historical milestone has been reached as the global population

Brazil labor market trends and retail sector challenges

15 clusters · 241 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Brazil ranks second globally in hiring intentions for Q4 2026

In the first half of 2026, Brazil’s formal labor market added 921,645 net jobs, primarily driven by micro and small enterprises (MPE), which accounted for 58% of total hires. IBGE data confirms the national unemployment

Global warming acceleration and rising climate risks

15 clusters · 326 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Global warming likely to exceed 1.5°C Paris Agreement target

Research published in Geophysical Research Letters confirms that global warming has accelerated significantly. Between 2015 and 2025, the Earth’s average temperature increased by 0.35 °C, a notable rise from the 0.2 °C p

Sargassum crisis drives regional circular economy efforts

24 clusters · 126 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Venezuela offers scientific resources to combat Caribbean sargassum

By September 2026, the sargassum crisis has escalated into a massive ecological and economic event. The floating belt, described by ecologists as ‘the largest interconnected floating biome on Earth’, stretched 5,500 mile

Guyana economic expansion and development

2 clusters · 27 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Guyana and Qatar discuss expanding investment and energy cooperation

Guyana is experiencing rapid economic growth fueled by an expanding oil sector and a strong non-oil economy. In Region Two, officials have described a “record-breaking economic boom” characterized by a dynamic economic c