One of the best things we can do is to share knowledge, and hope that others share it too. Often, that is the simplest yet most powerful tool in development. The Home Garden Project, in my opinion, is one of the best initiatives the school has. It works on the principle that what the school... READ MORE

I had the opportunity to visit schools in the North Leeward area of St. Vincent to raise awareness among children and young people about Climate Change. We all know that Global Warming and Climate Change affect small island. Nations severely, so it is important that the also the next generation knows about this and about... READ MORE

So, the first month, filled with presentations, group tasks, and documentaries have given us a solid foundation — all neatly stacked like the lasagna beds Giorgia taught us about.  But out here, theory steps aside and the practical learning begins. The proof isn’t in the pudding after all… it’s in your blood, sweat and tears,... READ MORE

This article was originally published in IWN Seven international students who have completed the climate compliance programme at Richmond Vale Academy are returning home with first-hand knowledge of the impact of climate change in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. They are also leaving the country with hands-on experience about what can be done, at the... READ MORE

Wherever we go, one of the best things in life is the people around us. Personally, living a volunteer experience has changed me; I never imagined how enriching it would be. Since I started the program, I realized the importance and the impact of the people who come our way. Working in the home gardens... READ MORE

Coral gardeners in St. Vincent are preparing to help to replant coral reefs in Mayreau after the damage caused by Hurricane Beryl. Last year, a coral restoration project in St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) reported significant success, with more than 85% of the fragments that had been transplanted surviving. CLEAR Caribbean, a not-for-profit organisation... READ MORE

Saturday the 29th of June, the February Climate Team from RVA returned to the main island of St. Vincent after a 4-day visit to the most southern island of the Grenadines – Union Island.   Two days later Hurricane Beryl hit as a category 4, and within only a few hours 98% of all buildings... READ MORE

St. Vincent and the Grenadines was impacted by Hurricane Beryl as a category 4 storm on July 1, 2024, resulting in the loss of six lives and extensive damage to homes, public infrastructure and agriculture. The storm has left over 10,000 people in the country homeless, the government has said. Most of the damage is... READ MORE

We started in August 2023 – we have less than a month left, then the first ones leave and tell about their experiences here. The team has grown together and it become even harder to say goodbye. A brief look back at what we have achieved and learned: The first month allowed us to dive... READ MORE

The Richmond Vale Academy (RVA) focuses its training and volunteer program on developing awareness and capacity at the community level to have a positive impact on environmental challenges. We have developed our campus to be a model for sustainable living, with demonstration projects on energy, environment, food quality and security, and zero impact. Through our... READ MORE

A coral restoration project in St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) is reporting significant success, with more than 85% of the fragments transplanted so far surviving. Owen Day, executive director of CLEAR Caribbean, a not-for-profit organisation working in the Eastern Caribbean, explained that his organisation has been working in partnership with the Richmond Vale Academy... READ MORE

Vincentians and other people interested in ecological gardening, such as backyard gardens, now have a new step-by-step handbook to help guide their efforts. Richmond Vale Academy (RVA) has released an online handbook on the subject, titled, “Guide to Ecological Gardening in St. Vincent and the Grenadines”. The book, which is in the public domain is... READ MORE