As a policy decision, the government is spending 85% of all of its carbon credit funds on national climate adaptation projects. Already, Jagdeo disclosed that the government is building three new Hope canal-like structures that will help with irrigation along the coast. Those structures are modelled after the massive Hope Canal in Region Four which has helped improve irrigation for years.

Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo

The remaining 15% of funds go to Indigenous communities all across the country for projects they deem necessary.

As the government plans for future crises, Jagdeo said many of the relevant stakeholders are mobilised now. According to him, the Ministry of Health is aware of the health challenges associated with the raging fires and stands ready to render medical aid.

Furthermore, he said the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) is mobilised to help people on the coast and in the hinterland.

Earlier Thursday, it was reported that the dense smoke emanating from the fire has prompted the evacuation of 38 individuals from Santa Mission and the neighbouring village. For the year so far, Guyana recorded more than 1,200 wildfires.