Zoya Samaroo is an Environmental Officer at EMC. Zoya has a Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology from the University of Guyana. She is passionate about the environment and employs her creative talents to promote environmental education and awareness in Guyana. Why did you study marine biology? ‘As a child, my parents encouraged my love […]

Bhudranie Boodhoo is an Administrative Officer at EMC and provides vital support to the marine team. ‘I grew up helping my family with our retail business. When it was time to pick a field of study, I chose business and IT to master skills that would help me work efficiently and run a successful business […]

The University of Guyana’s Earth and Environmental Studies Faculty awards the most outstanding students yearly for their academic commitment and excellence. EMC has sponsored the Best Fourth Year Student Award for the past 13 years to recognise exceptional students in Environmental Studies. This year, Reyhanah Abdul-Kadir received the award for her excellent academic performance. Reyhanah […]

International Women’s Day (IWD), marked annually on March 8, is a day that celebrates the achievements of women and girls around the world. The campaign theme this year is #EmbraceEquity, urging people to challenge gender stereotypes and seek out inclusion. EMC strongly advocates for gender equality and women’s empowerment as women’s participation in environmental decision-making […]