Africa to Host First Afro-Caribbean Blue Economy Finance Festival
Africa is set to host the first-ever Afro-Caribbean Blue Economy Finance Festival, a landmark event aimed at driving large-scale civic mobilisation for climate action and sustainable ocean finance. The festival will form part of the Earth3rybe Rhythm Festival, described by organisers as “the largest civic climate mobilisation in human history.” In a statement, Ambassador Justin Duru, President General in Council of the Afro-Caribbean Network Initiative, said the festival marks a major milestone for global climate unity — transforming rhythm and culture into tangible tools for regeneration. Set for April 22, 2026, Earth3rybe seeks to unite 2.5 billion people across 100 countries, blending music, technology, and grassroots participation into measurable environmental impact. At the heart of the initiative is the World Free2Green Carnival, a global campaign enabling citizens to plant trees, stream climate-impact music, earn digital eco-tokens, and finance local sustainability […]