By April 2015, Norway had paid Guyana about USD 150 million in carbon payments. For example, they are enabling our Amerindian communities - about 10% of the people in our country - to own their own land through a titling programme and to put in place ambitious community development plans. In partnership with local banks, small and medium enterprises are advancing ambitious low-carbon business ideas. The government is building emergency and long-term flood defences and water management infrastructure.