Recently, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres made a chilling declaration: “The era of boiling has begun.” In the past few months, the entire world has experienced unprecedented heat waves. This has resulted in increased demand for energy to keep cool, which in turn strains electric grids to their limit, creating a vicious cycle. This article discusses the challenges faced by the indigenous community of Santa Elena in Toledo with their solar system project in comparison to the implementation of rooftop solar on the national grid in Belize. It highlights the importance of supporting both initiatives as they are crucial for achieving climate justice and shaping a sustainable future.
This story was published by Climate Spotlight with the support of the Caribbean Climate Justice Journalism Fellowship, which is a joint venture between Climate Tracker and Open Society Foundations.
