This document presents a framework developed from a 2018 regional symposium to strengthen Caribbean media’s role in disaster coverage. It highlights the importance of media preparedness and the vital role of journalists in saving lives and aiding recovery efforts.

Climate change poses serious threats to Caribbean Small Island Developing States, impacting daily life and livelihoods. This highlights the urgent need for climate action. The media plays a key role in raising awareness, sharing reliable information, and holding governments and businesses accountable.

A practical resource created by the Association of Caribbean MediaWorkers to help journalists deliver high-quality election coverage. Supported by organizations like UNESCO and IFEX, the handbook aims to raise professional standards and public trust in political reporting.

The media plays a key role in protecting children’s rights by giving them a voice and reporting responsibly. Ethical coverage helps raise awareness, but challenges like privacy breaches and lack of consent remain, especially in the Caribbean.