Cultural Identity and Heritage Presentation at St. Maarten Youth Desk
On January 27th and 29th , the St. Maarten National Commission for UNESCO (United Nations, Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) held sessions on ‘Cultural Identify’ for the newly opened St. Maarten Youth Desk. These sessions which were organized by the Department for Youth Affairs for secondary school students, focused on explaining what is ‘Cultural Identity’.. 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 →
