Biodiversity Public Awareness Series

The International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) designated as May 22 is dedicated to increasing the awareness of biodiversity issues worldwide. This year’s theme highlighted the significance of biodiversity for sustainable development and human well-being. 

In commemoration of IDB 2015, the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources (MEWR) conducted a week series of public awareness programmes at four select secondary schools. The aim was to educate students on the importance of biodiversity and current initiatives being undertaken by the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago to conserve biodiversity.

The schools included:

• Preysal High School: May 22, 2015 
• Northgate College: May 25, 2015
• Lakshmi Girls High School: May 26, 2015 
• Bishop Anstey High School: May 29, 2015 

The lectures were conducted by representatives from the Ministry's Environmental Policy and Planning Division (EPPD): Ms. Candace Amoroso (Biodiversity Specialist), Ms. Anastasia Gordon (Environmental Policy Analyst), Mr. Javed Lakhan (Environmental Policy Analyst) and Ms. Aditi Thanoo (Associate Professional).

Ms. Thanoo asking the girls of Lakshmi Girls to identify species they were familiar with

Ms. Gordon (left) presenting a teacher of Lakshmi Girls (right) a Biodiversity poster produced by the EPPD

Mr. Lakhan facilitating the Q&A session with the students of Preysal High School

Lakshmi High School Girls enjoying the presentation on Biodiversity

Bishop Anstey High School Girls fully engrossed in the biodiversity awareness  session facilitated by the EPPD