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Documentaries and Videos
In Aruba
Our Home Your Holiday– Rights of Nature in Aruba- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zxwbMGrhfY
Our Home Your Holiday- Aruba’s Turtles with TurtugAruba- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFHGy4V3-EE
Our Home Your Holiday– Trash2Cash https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUvooj9d7m4
Ban Serio– Plastic: With Plastic Beach Party- https://fb.watch/9jPeybqjoB/
Ban Serio– Coral Bleaching: With SchubblesBubbles https://fb.watch/9jQKQIX9EW/
International
Cowspiracy- Netflix, Amazon, www.cowspiracy.com, https://watchdocumentaries.com/cowspiracy-the-sustainability-secret/
Seapiracy- Netflix
Kiss the ground- Netflix, Vimeo
The story of stuff- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GorqroigqM&t=7s
Desolation: The Environmental Impact of Aruba’s Adventure Tourism- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLCOw61YCN8
Our planet- Netflix, Amazon, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfO-3Oir-qM
Before the flood- Disney+, Amazon, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbEnOYtsXHA
Game changers- Netflix, Amazon, Vimeo
Chasing Coral- Netflix, Chasing Coral | FULL FEATURE | Netflix – YouTube
Plastic Ocean- Netflix and Youtube rent (HD), A Plastic Ocean – YouTube
Research in Aruba
- Florianne Sollie – UCU, Language and education in a multilingual society: Text comprehension and language attitudes among Aruban high school students.
- Sil Boedi Scholte – UCU, Who Plays What Role to Take the Stage? The Governance of Staging Authenticity and Commodification of Cultural Heritage in Aruba.
- Kimberly van Loon – UA, Perceptions of internal communication, as told by employees within the health care sector.
- Geneida Geerman – UA, Internal communication of sustainable development within hotel sector.
- Sharon Meijer – UA, Sustainable practices of Aruban SMEs and their influence on the economy.
- Petra Zaal – UCU, Reduction of energy consumption at Aruban hotels.
- Francis Malca – UA, Legal perspectives on Solid waste management in Aruba.
- Rikkert Loosveld – UCU, Does the Parkietenbos landfill have boundaries? A waste and ph-gradient assessment of Parkietenbos.
- Tobia de Scisciolo – UCU, The Assessment of Aruba’s Shoreline Pollution: A Comparison between the South and the North coast.
- Giovanni Jacobs – UA, Mapping Aruba’s policy on beach care.
- Anne Maamke Boonstra – UCU, The Performance of Gender & Sexuality During Carnival on Aruba
- Maja Vasić – UU, The preferred language of instruction in the higher education in Aruba: attitudinal, situational and motivational aspects
- Fardau Bamberger – UU, The role of English in Aruba’s linguistic landscape
- Felishah Ponson – UA, The emotional impact on people with disabilities striving to be independent in Aruba
- Dahariana Evertsz – UA, A situational Analysis of the relevant welfare services and social security programs for the older population of Aruba: implications for policy
- Nurianne Dhalía Arias – UA, Diabetes Management in a Changing Society
- Ghislaine Nicolaas – UA, Economic Diplomacy in Sub-National Island Jurisdiction
- Giancarla Lobbrecht – UA, Absenteeism in the Public Sector
- Gianira Maduro – UA, Satisfaction of the ‘Bezoldigingsregeling Ambtenaren’
- Mirjam Snitjer – UU, “The Sexiness of Sustainability”. Perspectives Towards Sustainability of Aruban Citizens
- Anniek van Wezel – UU, The utility and waste management sector in the 2020 vision of Aruba
- Lizanne Takke – UU, Aruba’s sustainable transition: leadership used in an organizational transition towards sustainability from a management perspective
- Jochem Pennekamp – UA, Does the Model Fit the Format? A Re-contextualization of the Triple Helix Model(s) in a Small Island Setting
- Louisa Maxwell, Calypso and cultural commodification in Aruba
- Yun Lee, A correlation between cultural identity and juvenile delinquency in Aruba
- Tanya Kirchner, Understanding the roots of parasuicide among the adolescence in Aruba: associated risks and protective factors
- Melany Llocclla, Volunteerism: an approach to encouraging more volunteering in Aruba
- Zita Ngizwenayo, Adolescent perceptions on language and professional communication
- Rachel Tromp, Social media use on Aruba in the business perspective
- Rotem Zilber, Assessment of endemic fauna in key biodiversity areas
- Larisa Leeuwe, Environmental law: national and international perspectives
- Ben Bultrini, Community participation in solid waste management in Aruba
- William Cruice, Entrepreneurial governance and sustainable development on Aruba: a cultural political economy approach
- Rodolfo Rodriguez, The synergy between academia and industry: success factors towards a healthy partnership
- Nayla Yarzagaray, The importance of tax compliance among SME’s in Aruba for business continuity
- Daniel van Heusden – UCU, Aruba’s Sustainable Entrepreneurial Ecosystem: Drivers and Barriers for Sustainable Entrepreneurship
- Xavier Boekhoudt – UA, Policy for energy system innovation: Multi-actor policy-making of the Aruba energy transition
- Jay-Mar Gamarra – UA, Perceived economic impact of tourism
- Luc Lips – UCU, Determinants of eco-innovation: The Aruban Case
- Annemieke Drost – UCU, Coral Health and Citizen Science
- Emmeline Long – UCU, The impacts of oil contamination on the mangrove ecosystems of Aruba
- Fabian Timpen – UCU and Emma Beroske – UCU, The impact of illegal dumpsites on the environment
- Stephanie Arango – UA, Improving the Recruitment Procedure at the Renaissance Resort & Casino
- Nora Röders – UCU, Becoming Aruban? The motivation of immigrants in Aruba to apply for Dutch citizenship
- Thais Franken – UA, Putting Culture and Creativity in the Heart of the Aruban Sustainable Development
- Dirijini Piter – UA, A look into the strategies utilized by SMEs on Main Street during the Oranjestad redevelopment program
- Linde van de Graaf, Of People and Mangroves: illustrations of a social-ecological system.
- Mirre Stevens, Off-road driving and the ecosystem: An analysis of the impacts on landscape functionality.
- Harlee Richards, Is it for me or the money? Local Inclusion in Tourism Development in Aruba.
- Gina Melis, Mapping the Health Services Responses to Child Maltreatment: The Aruban Case.
- Amy Priscilla Richards, Social Crisis Plan Aruba 2018-2020: Stimulating and Hindering Factors.
- Florentine Röell, Once a Thief, Always a Thief? Factors Helping or Hindering the Reintegration of Ex-Prisoners on Aruba.
- Tiffany Lateefah Stein, Early detection of visual disorders in children in Aruba and assurance of timely care and services: The approach of the MDT-VOV.
- Keyla Reeder, From dependent student to independent pupil: the developmental impact of the Academic Foundation Year on Aruban students.
- Nina Gribling, Sharing stories bou palo: the making of heritage in a Caribbean oil town.
- Nicolette Andreina Habibe, The import costs of fruits and vegetables on Aruba: mitigating the volatility of prices to ensure sustainable supply.
- Keti Kapanadze, Beyond Opinion Polls: Multiple Voices of (non)sovereignty from Aruban People
- Jairzinho Croes, Leadership and Good Governance in Public Organizations in Aruba
- Charlotte Mehlhart, The Ocean Paradox: Values Held by Resource Users in Aruba’s Fisheries
- Mikayla Quijada, Treating education as a business
- Michele Li, Adolescent Health Issues on Aruba: A Children’s Rights-Based Approach
- Hannah Mayr, The Condition of ‘Illegality’: Deconstructing the ‘Illegalization’ of Undocumented Venezuelans on Aruba
- Milena Stoilova, Sustainable tourism in Aruba: a myth or reality? A case study from the Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort
- Klara Röhrs, Remembering the Coast: Assessing the coastline and coastal changes on Aruba by using volunteered geographic information (VGI)
- Carlotta M. Henning, Learning to play it by ear: Understanding barriers to public participation in urban planning on Aruba
- Karlijn van der Loo, If the Ship Stops Sailing: How can food sovereignty in Aruba be protected in public policy and developed as a notion in international human rights law?
- Lynn Smeets, Impacting the island’s future: an insight into the effect of perceived efficacy of young Arubans on their civic and political engagement in environmental action
- Maro A. Savvides, Communicating the Geologic History of Aruba: Contextualizing Gold and Incorporating Human Activity as a Geologic Force
- Joao Wendrich Teixeira, Winds of change in Aruba: a Push For The Return of higher Biodiversity
- Tracy van der Biezen, How citizen science can contribute to Aruba’s SDG indicators: Creating a framework for meta-analysis
- Endy Brooks. SIDS vertical farming: water- and energy assessment on Albion strawberry production in Aruba
- Nigel de Cuba, The challenges of implementing circularity in the flow of waste tyres on Aruba
- Alejandra Moreno, Food security perceived by Aruban households
- Armand Kelly, Electrification of airside equipment at Aruba Airport Authority
- Rachel Nel, Fostering community stewardship: The role of sense of place in participation in environmental initiatives
- Sophia Klaußner, Water = Water, right? Comparing wetlands on the island of Aruba to determine influences of wastewater effluents on the water quality of a wetland area
- Laura Mathieu, Breathing Unevenly: Community Response to Environmental Injustice. A case study of Aruba’s Landfill and the Parkietenbos community
- Michel Frank, Citizen science, a tool to fill the plastic waste data gap in Aruba
- Daniel Balutowski, Brown Tides: Assessing the Past, Present, & Future State of Sargassum in Aruba
Nature
List of protected animals in Aruba
https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lijst_van_wettelijk_beschermde_dieren_in_Aruba
List of protected plant species in Aruba
https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lijst_van_wettelijk_beschermde_planten_in_Aruba
Engaging Kids
Compost
How Compost Is Made: A Field Trip! – YouTube
The most compost. CoComelon – YouTube
Sorting Recycling
Clean Up Trash Song | CoComelon Nursery Rhymes & Kids Songs – YouTube
Plastic
TEDED Video on Plastic- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6xlNyWPpB8
Video on Plastic Beach Party in Aruba (Papiamento)- https://fb.watch/9jPeybqjoB/
Other Websites and Projects
Climate Action Aruba
Activist community trying to make changes
https://www.facebook.com/ClimateActionAruba
M.A.G.E.C.
Make Aruba a Green Environment Club- Students from University of Aruba, take on sustainable projects throughout the Island.
https://www.facebook.com/MAGECAruba
https://www.facebook.com/ScubbleBubbles
Brenchie’s Lab
https://www.facebook.com/brenchieslab
StimaAruba
https://www.facebook.com/StimaAruba/?ref=page_internal
United Farmers Aruba
(10) United Farmers Aruba | Facebook
Adopt a Beehive- Contact David at:
https://www.facebook.com/Mondi.Fierno/
Fundacion Pa Nos Comunidad (FPNC Aruba)
Circular Economy Aruba
News in Aruba
TEDx Oranjestad- We can change Climate Change
https://fb.watch/95JR0LEK9P/
Climate Action Aruba
https://www.facebook.com/ClimateActionAruba
Ban Lanta Y Planta- Trees For Aruba
https://24ora.com/ban-lanta-y-planta-pa-yuda-ecosistema/
Desolation: The Environmental Impact of Aruba’s Adventure Tourism
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLCOw61YCN8
Debate Medio Ambiente – 2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C376zgDMFAw
Verticle Growers
Dump
https://caribbeannetwork.ntr.nl/2020/06/08/aruban-government-ignores-agreement-with-judge-extra-fear-for-nuisance-from-dump/
Rights of Nature in Aruba–
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zxwbMGrhfY
Aruba’s Turtles with TurtugAruba-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFHGy4V3-EE
Our Home Your Holiday– Trash2Cash
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUvooj9d7m4
Plastic: With Plastic Beach Party–
Coral Bleaching: With SchubblesBubbles
How to save money while saving the planet
Kitchen
https://webaruba.com/save-water/kitchen
Garden
https://webaruba.com/save-water/garden
Bathroom
https://webaruba.com/save-water/bathroom
Washing
https://webaruba.com/save-water/washing
101 Ways to save energy
https://onecentatatime.com/101-ways-to-save-energy-environment/
Eco tours
Aruba Aloe– 588-3222
Pitastraat 115, Aruba
Aruba aloe farm and museum, see how Aloe products are made and learn the history of the industry in Aruba.
https://arubaaloe.com/pages/tour
Eco Living Aruba– 593-6245
Bee tour to see how they extract honey and to taste test the honey.
https://www.ecolivingaruba.com/Bee-Keeping-Experience
WEB– 280-4600
Balashi 76, Aruba
Water and Electric plant tour, see how Aruba’s water is cleaned and power is made.
https://webaruba.com/company/plant-tours
Family Farm Aruba– 561-2604
Aquaponics farm that gives tours and does consultations
https://www.facebook.com/thefamilyfarmaruba/
HappyPonics- 529-6738
Paradera #159
Aquaponics farm that gives tours on Saturdays
https://www.facebook.com/happyponics/
Green bike Aruba– 594-6368
Rent a bike and see Aruba on your own, or take a guided tour.
https://greenbikearuba.com/tours/
Ecotours Aruba– 730-0077
Schotlandstraat 50, unite 7 Orange Plaza
Tours primarily focus on sustainable tourism with an ecologically friendly base.
https://arubaeco.tours/aruba-things-to-do-eco-tours/
Salty Hike– 594-1420
Guided hikes.
https://www.arubaexperiences.com
Apps and Tools
Share Waste– App to meet your neighbors and help you share organic scraps.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sharewaste.app.production
Buy nothing– Buy Nothing, share everything
https://play.google.com/store/apps/dev?id=7199012157523443175
Ecosia- Search engine that plants a tree every 40 searches
Maps Ocean Wealth-
Live online resource for sharing understanding of the value of marine and coastal ecosystems to people. It includes global maps, regionally-specific studies, reference data, and a number of “apps” providing key data analytics
I-Tree
Science and free tools that:
Quantifies the benefits and values of trees around the world.
Aids in tree and forest management and advocacy.
Shows potential risks to tree and forest health.
Is based on peer-reviewed, USDA Forest Service Research.