The Alliance of Rural Communities of Trinidad & Tobago (ARC), is a non-profit organisation founded in 2014 and made up of residents of rural and semi-rural communities and their urban allies.

Trinidad and Tobago’s cocoa has long been considered among the best in the world, even though production has been declining for decades. A new generation of artisan chocolatiers are hoping to change that trend — while creating unique world-class chocolate products at home. Franka Philip finds out more..

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Imagining a Post-Colonial Economy with Gillian Goddard, while Biting into a Fruity Trinitario Chocolate Bar. – Article by Katrin Deeg with interview extracts by Gillian Goddard of The Alliance of Rural Communities, September 2020

In recent years, a handful of NGOs in Trinidad and Tobago have worked to set up community-based agriculture initiatives, both to provide healthier food options and to make local communities more self-sufficient. It’s a movement that has become even more relevant in the time of COVID-19, writes Nazma Muller, as food security becomes crucial

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...paving the way for an equitable and sustainable future

NOT all environment warriors will be in Glasgow, Scotland, for the highly anticipated COP26 climate summit. Most are continuing their work, campaigning for the environment and sustainable practices that benefit their communities and the wider world, far from the gaze of cameras.