10th Session of the Intergovernmental Coordination Group for the Tsunami and Other Coastal Hazards Warning System for the Caribbean and Adjacent Regions, May 19-21, 2015 – St. Maarten
Sint Maarten hosted the Tenth Session of the Intergovernmental Coordination Group for the Tsunami and Other Coastal Hazards Warning System for the Caribbean and Adjacent Regions (ICG/CARIBE EWS-X) from 19–21 May 2015 on St. Maarten. Approximately 60 delegates from countries in the wider Caribbean region, IOC-UNESCO, regional organizations and entities, as well as some other stakeholders attended… read more →
UNESCO Sint Maarten and Sint Maarten Nature Foundation Launch UNESCO Sandwatch Educational Program in Local Schools
The Sint Maarten Office of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) together with the Sint Maarten Nature Foundation launched its first series of presentations in local schools using the UNESCO Sandwatch program. The presentations focused on plants and trees and the importance of their conservation, mangroves, sea-turtles and marine flora and fauna.. read more →
Man and Biosphere Committee meets with Prime Minister Wescot-Williams
The Man and Biosphere (MAB) Committee met with Prime Minister Wescot-Williams on March 21, 2014 to discuss the benefits of a biosphere reserve designation, and the proposed sites for St. Maarten. The Man of War Shoal Marine Park and Mullet Pond were selected by the MAB committee as sites that will be nominated for a UNESCO.. read more →
