Our internet server is now running entirely on RECS certified energy resources.

Since not much else is happening at the moment, I thought it was worth a blog.

We have recently conducted an experimental research on growing and use of the Bti, locally in Guyana. Starting with populating the bacteria in mature coconuts, to the harvest and the use on mosquito larvae.

We documented the procedure with pictures and videos. (Find PDF Document attached to this blog entry).  We will try to publish the Video on youtube.

ECO1 will also continue research on Bti application in the field, by using larger amounts in the larvae rich environments and document its properties accordingly.

You can download the Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis Bti mosquto larvae experiment in Guyana.pdf here!

Many locations throughout Guyana are reporting severe flooding due to unusually heavy rains. Coastal villages including areas that dont normally experience much flooding such as Diamond/Grove have been inundated this year. Unusually high water levels in the Demerara River has caused flooding in villages along the East Bank and in the upper parts of the river including in Rockstone.

Heavy rains have also washed out parts of the road and bridges on the Georgetown - Lethem road, which is am important road for people living and working in the interior and travelling to Brazil.

The official rainy season is May to June, but into the second week of July the rainy season remains relentless.

The news has finally been released that the Guyana REDD+ Investment Fund has been set up and the first USD 30 million,  has been given by Norway with The World Bank invited to act as the fund manager.

See link to article here: http://www.stabroeknews.com/2010/stories/07/14/forest-protection-fund-to-be-set-up-by-month-end-norway-to-deliver-first-tranche.

This development came through amid growing concern of corruption in the rapidly expanding carbon credit market.

Everyone will be waiting and watching to see how Guyana manages these funds and how efficiently and transparently they can be utilized in the Low Carbon Development Scheme that is tied to the funding scheme.