Jewel Fraser

In parts of the Caribbean, it is not unusual for faucets to run dry — the region is facing drought linked to climate change. During the COVID-19 pandemic, that means many people lack the water they need to wash their hands. Aging infrastructure that wastes this precious resource is among the main problems. But locals in Trinidad are seeking solutions.
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The picturesque tropical islands are surrounded by water, yet shortages are a daily reality for many. Rising temperatures and low rainfall could make matters worse.

Could indiscriminate hunting lead to an outbreak of another zoonotic disease in Trinidad and Tobago. In this Voices from the Global South podcast our correspondent Jewel Fraser finds out.

In this Voices from the Global South podcast, I take a closer look at the impact online food delivery services have had during the pandemic and the role they can play in ensuring regional food security.

IPS correspondent Jewel Fraser finds out whether a GEF-funded project can really help Trinidad and Tobago quarry companies be environmentally responsible.

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Biodiversity

In this Voices from the Global South podcast, Jewel Fraser finds out more about challenges facing Trinidad and Tobago as it seeks to meet its Aichi biodiversity targets under the Convention on Biological Diversity.

Abstract
Jon Williams, a 38-year-old artist with Down Syndrome, took up art after a nervous breakdown in 2015. His work has been well received and he has twice been the subject of a one-man exhibition at one of Trinidad and Tobago's most prestigious art galleries. His story is a testament to the value of parental love and reasonable expectations as regards self-discipline.

An unusual story about how the Caribbean is turning to bees as a new tourist attraction.

In this Voices from the Global South podcast, Caribbean correspondent Jewel Fraser learns how remote sensing technology can help the region better prepare for natural disasters.

A podcast interview done with Caribbean Natural Resources Institute expert, Alexander Girvan, about a new blue-green economy action plan being launched by the OECS.

An architectural project profile that I wrote on commission as a content writer.
PROJECT: 15 Hudson Yards
LOCATION: New York, NY
COMPLETION: January 2019
HEIGHT: 960,000 
square feet
LEAD ARCHITECT: Diller 
Scofidio + Renfro
LEAD INTERIOR ARCHITECT: Rockwell Group
FACADE DESIGN CONSULTANT: Neil Thelen Architect
EXECUTIVE ARCHITECT: 
Ismael Leyva Architects
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER: 
WSP Cantor Seinuk
MEP ENGINEERS: Jaros Baum 
& Bolles
CONTRACTOR: Tutor Perini
BUILDING ENVELOPE CONSULTANT:...

This story, published the same day as the youth protests across Europe over climate action, highlights concerns about the international climate agenda and governments' role.

A story for Thomson Reuters Foundation on Caribbean hotels' efforts to green their operations.

Story features interviews with senior management of the Caribbean Climate Smart Accelerator whose launch was announced by the World Bank, IDB and Branson's Virgin Unite.