Green Days by the EPPD

Tuesday, 27 November 2018

Primary Teachers Workshop "localises" Science Curriculum

A workshop which targeted key topics on the Primary School Science Curriculum was offered to teachers in Tobago in late October. The workshop was built around a toolkit of activities which introduced the science topics using the vehicle of storytelling.

The activities were well-received by thirty-one teachers who attended the workshop and set the pace for future networking among the teachers and local resource personnel who are involved in protected area management on the island. Learn more about the workshop at this link.

"My Caroni" pilot series comes to a close

The third and final session of the "My Caroni" research/information sharing series came to a close on Friday 26th October 2018. The series, which was conceptualised to update managers and key stakeholders on pertinent and current issues relevant to management was held on a monthly basis, from August 2018. Read about this final session, which covered two surveys conducted in selected communities which border the Caroni Swamp at this link.

Tuesday, 23 October 2018

International Coastal Clean-Up Day 2018

On September 15^th, 2018, the Ministry of Planning and Development took part in the International Coastal Clean-up (ICC) at the Foreshore, in collaboration with the Institute of Marine Affairs. The ICC has as a primary objective, removal of trash and marine debris from beaches and waterways in an effort to help restore the integrity of the marine environment.

Approximately 200 volunteers gave generously of their time during a four (4) hour period to participate in this global data collection exercise. As a result of their efforts, 4, 289.2 lbs of garbage and marine debris were removed from the coastline, and the beach reverted to its untarnished natural appearance. The most popular items found were plastic bottles (680), while an alarming 100 tyres were removed by a very able-bodied and zealous team. The list of most unusual items was quite extensive this year and included a television casing, floppy disc, carpet, suitcase, fan, couch cushion, video game, car headlight and radio.

Special thanks to all volunteers who through their hard-work bore testament to the Ministry’s tagline ‘Environmental Pride is National Pride’.