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The Project

A COLLABORATIVE RESPONSE TO PUBLIC HEALTH CHALLENGES LINKED TO CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS IN THE VIRGIN ISLANDS AND THE CARIBBEAN

The Caribbean is known for its seductive charm which draws persons from the world over to bask in its brilliant sunshine, swim in its tranquil beaches, trek through its evergreen forests. But the constancy of the features of this tropical paradise also masks the region’s vulnerability to climate change and the impact of climactic conditions which already are occurring.

As it is geographically a part of the larger Caribbean, the United States Virgin Islands is poised to be affected by those climactic changes that will affect the region in the 21st Century. Of particular interest are the public health challenges that are expected to arise from changes in climate ... [Read the full story]

Global Warming

THE REAL, STRAIGHT FACTS FROM THE LEADING AUTHORITIES

Caribbean residents can already see the impacts of climate change as evidenced by intense hurricanes, droughts and floods. But they most likely are unaware of what lays in store for the region as natural and human activities impact the natural environment and bring changes in climate worldwide.

The reality is that the landscape of the Caribbean will change rapidly in the 21st Century ... [Read the full story]

Your Health Risk

SOME SPECIFIC THREATS TO YOUR WELL BEING AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT

Of the several specific threats to your health there are two that are immediate dangers. Dengue Fever and Ciguatera.

It will behoove each person to know as much as they can about these dreaded illnesses which are predicted to be major threats in the coming decades of the 21st Century ... [Read the full story]

Our Partners

University of the Virgin Islands has received the grant from the National Institutes of Health, National Institute for Minority Health and Health Disparities. The University must oversee the implementation of the proposed activities and must provide timely reports and financial management services.

Caribbean Exploratory Research Center for Excellence in the School of Nursing at UVI is responsible for the daily operations and implementation of the grant’s objectives and activities, supervision of and collaboration with partners on grant activities and production of required reports.

Medical University of South Carolina, Public Information and Community Outreach office is the partner and collaborator in the project responsible for providing guidance and technical expertise on the approaches used to involve the community in the project and its outputs.

US Virgin Islands Department of Health is a partner providing general support and information and guidance on local health issues.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

A question that you may have about climate change and its impact on the health and livelihood of Caribbean residents might have already been answered on our FAQ page.

See how others may be thinking about these issues and learn more about the future of the region. If you don't see your question and answer here, go to our Ask Us A Question page and send it to us.