Presentation of Results of the Pilot Project on the Trinidad and Tobago National Climate Mitigation Monitoring, Reporting and Verification System
An Overview of the National Standard for Safety of Toys by Ms. Beverly Monroe
!!Webinar alert‼ “An Overview of the National Standards for Safety of Toys”
The Role of Ecosystems in Mitigation ands Management of COVID-19 and other Zoonoses
Identification and Management of the Giant African Snail in Trinidad by Mr. Rishi Mohansingh, Agricultural Entomologist.
Ozone Layer Depletion and Skin Cancer by The National Ozone Unit and Ms. Sherma Mills-Serrette
Renewable Energy in Trinidad and Tobago with Dr. Kiron Neale
Marine Plastic Litter and Microplastics with Mr. Christopher Corbin and Ms. Marissa Mohamed
ICC Foreshore on TTT
TTT's coverage of our clean-up efforts on the Foreshore last year as part of International Coastal Clean-up (ICC). We thank our volunteers for their continued support throughout the years, and though we could not host our traditional data collection exercise today, we encourage you to take action to stem the tide of trash at the source as 80% of marine litter originates on land.
#ICC #ICCTT #coastalcleanupTT #coastalcleanup #CleanOn
ICC Clean-up Forshore
On the third Saturday in September, volunteers around the world mobilise to clean up shorelines as part of International Coastal Clean-up (ICC) efforts.
We could not host our traditional data collection exercise today, so we have decided to share some memories from last year at the end of the clean-up efforts on the day at the Foreshore.
We thank our volunteers for their continued support throughout the years, and we encourage you to take action to stem the tide of trash at the source as 80% of marine litter originates on land.
#ICC #ICCTT #coastalcleanupTT #coastalcleanup #CleanOn
ICC 2019
On the third Saturday in September, volunteers around the world mobilise to clean up shorelines as part of International Coastal Clean-up (ICC) efforts.
We could not host our traditional data collection exercise today, so we have decided to share some memories from last year's clean-up efforts at the Foreshore.
We thank our volunteers for their continued support throughout the years, and we encourage you to take action to stem the tide of trash at the source as 80% of marine litter originates on land.
#ICC #ICCTT #coastalcleanupTT #coastalcleanup #CleanOn
MAKING POLLUTERS PAY- A brief Discussion of Legal Issues Surrounding Accountability for Damage to the Environment by Mr. Andrew Dalip
MAKING POLLUTERS PAY- A brief Discussion of Legal Issues Surrounding Accountability for Damage to the Environment by Mr. Andrew Dalip
Sea Turtles in Trinidad and Tobago with Dr. Michelle Cazabon-Mannette.
Sea Turtles in Trinidad and Tobago with Dr. Michelle Cazabon-Mannette.
Unlocking the Green Fund with Ms. Leslie-Ann Dillon, Community Liaison Officer, Green Fund Executing Unit.
Unlocking the Green Fund with Ms. Leslie-Ann Dillon, Community Liaison Officer, Green Fund Executing Unit.
Secondary School Activity Series- Issue 3
‼️Available for Download‼️- Secondary School Activity Series- Issue 3 (Link below)
As we continue to provide engaging, informative and interactive material in our Green Day’s by the EPPD Activity Series, we invite you to download and peruse ISSUE 3.
As per usual, our Activity Series provides lessons and activities on the topics- #WasteAndChemicals, #ClimateChange, #Biodiveristy and #Ozone.
To access our Secondary School Activity Series click on the link- https://eppd-tt.blogspot.com/p/activity-series-secondary-school-edition.html?m=1
#EPPDTT Ministry of Planning and Development
Primary School Activity Series- Issue 3
‼️Available for Download‼️- Primary School Activity Series- Issue 3 (Link below)
As we continue to provide engaging, informative and interactive material in our Green Day’s by the EPPD Activity Series, we invite you to download and peruse ISSUE 3.
As per usual, our Activity Series provides lessons and activities on the topics- #WasteAndChemicals, #ClimateChange, #Biodiveristy and #Ozone.
To access our Activity Series click on the link- https://eppd-tt.blogspot.com/p/green-days-by-eppd-activity-series.html?m=1
#EPPDTT Ministry of Planning and Development
Invasive Alien Species- The Lionfish with Dr. Farahnaz Solomon
Invasive Alien Species- The Lionfish with Dr. Farahnaz Solomon
Launch of TTBIS
Launch of the Trinidad and Tobago Biodiversity Information System (TTBIS)
Youth and Environmental Stewardship
Youth and Environmental Stewardship- Panel Discussion with Mrs. Sian Cuffy Young and Ms. Rianna Gonzales
World Refrigeration Day Webinar on HVAC technologies in the fight against COVID-19
‼️Flashback Friday- Webinar Alert‼️
The National Ozone Unit, Environmental Policy and Planning Division, held a Webinar on Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) technologies in the fight against COVID-19 on 26 June 2020 at in commemoration of #WorldRefrigerationDay2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought global industry and commerce to a standstill, where building owners and operators are looking for guidance on real solutions for reopening. With infectious diseases transmitted through air, HVAC systems can have a major effect on virus transmission. Decreasing the risk of exposure is an important step in reducing the spread of infectious diseases. Based on the science behind the airborne transmission of COVID-19, this presentation will discusses the mitigation technologies available with HVAC systems.
#EPPDTT #HVACTechnologies
Biodiversity of North East Tobago with Ms. Lanya Fanovich (Senior Ecologist)
Biodiversity of North East Tobago with Ms. Lanya Fanovich (Senior Ecologist)
Something's Fishy in Trinbago
We're discussing #FishDiversity in Trinidad and Tobago with Dr. Ryan Mohammed.
Household Chemical Safety- Mr. Hasmath Ali (Registrar Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals, Ministry of Health).
Household Chemical Safety- Mr. Hasmath Ali (Registrar Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals, Ministry of Health).
Ice Aged Biodiversity in the Tropics with Dr. R. Mohammed
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Ice Aged Biodiversity in the Tropics- Comparative Island Biogeography with Dr. Ryan Mohammed.
2020 Desertification and Drought Day Message by Ibrahim Thiaw.
“If we keep producing and consuming as usual, we will eat into the planet’s capacity to sustain life until there is nothing left but scraps. We all need to make better choices about what we eat and what we wear to help protect and restore the land.”
— Ibrahim Thiaw, Executive Secretary of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)
2020 Desertification and Drought Day focuses on links between consumption and land.
The need to combat the causes and mitigate the effects of land degradation is one of the primary reasons why the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (GoRTT) acceded to the UNCCD on August 06, 2000.
To read more about #2020DesertificationAndDroughtDay check out our blog post!
http://eppd-tt.blogspot.com/2020/06/2020-desertification-and-drought-day.html#more
#eppdtt #LandDegradation #UNCCD #Desertification #Drought
The Importance of Bats in Trinidad and Tobago by Dr. Luke Rostant (Wildlife Ecologist)
Join our webinar with Dr. Luke Rostant (Wildlife Ecologist) as we explore the importance of bats in Trinidad and Tobago.
Stop the POPs!
🎉Website Launch! 🎉 All you need to know about Persistent Organic Pollutants or POPs is just one click away!
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Visit www.stopthepops.com to explore more on these toxic chemicals; play games, use the Augmented Reality (AR) feature, meet the residents of POPsville, and learn how you can protect yourself, and act #ForNature.
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Website created under the regional project, 'Development and Implementation of a Sustainable Management Mechanism for POPs in the Caribbean (GEF#5558).
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Pollinator Biodiversity by Dr. Dempewolf
The webinar entitled "Pollinator Biodiversity" which featured our very own Dr. Lena Dempewolf was hosted by the EPPD in observance of #WorldEnvironmentDay2020
For your reference, we have uploaded a video recording of our webinar which contains the full feature presentation and the questions/answers segment.
Due to time constraints, we acknowledge that some persons may have been unable to have their questions answered. Hence, such persons do have the option to submit questions directly to Dr. Dempewolf using the email address [email protected] OR you can comment your questions below and they will be answered.
Once again, THANK YOU for your active participation in our webinar event! Stay tuned as we have much more in store!
About the presenter-
Dr. Lena Dempewolf is a Biodiversity Specialist at the EPPD. As a pollination ecologist, her PhD work focused primarily on the identification, assessment and valuation of pollination as an ecosystem service. Her recent work experience includes her roles as Junior Consultant for the IFPAMTT project, Project Manager for the joint UWI-NGC project evaluating the amount of carbon sequestered by the NGC Reforestation Project, Programme Officer for the Global Water Partnership-Caribbean (GWP-C) under the Water, Climate and Development Programme (WACDEP), as well as Teaching Assistant at UWI for a number of Life Sciences courses.
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US$5 Million Grant for Low-carbon Technologies in Trinidad and Tobago
The largest ever grant for a national project under the Global Environment Facility (GEF), has been provided for a project entitled “Energy Efficiency through the Development of Low-carbon RAC Technologies in Trinidad and Tobago”. The overall goal of this US$5.15 million, four year project is to create a sustained market change towards the adoption of low-carbon Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (RAC) technologies in the country. Through this project the country will also fulfil its international commitments under the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
The project, led by the National Ozone Unit - Environmental Policy and Planning Division, Ministry of Planning and Development, will utilize a public-private partnership approach engaging a diverse group of stakeholders. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) will be a fundamental partner for the overall implementation.
An Inception Workshop was held on the 6th February 2020 at the Hyatt Regency to launch the Green Climate Fund (GCF) project entitled “Improving the monitoring system for climate change impacts on the agriculture sector in Trinidad & Tobago”.
This project is being implemented by the Ministry of Planning & Development and the Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries in collaboration with the Food & Agricultural Organisation (FAO). This project will be for 18 months and aims at building climate change resilience in the agricultural sector through building a solid framework through collection and analysis of agricultural and associated activity data that can then form the basis for more robust project proposals for funding under the GCF for the agriculture sector.