CNCMP Primary and Secondary School Tour Progresses

The Coastal Protection Unit in conjunction with the Institute of Marine Affairs, ventured into coastal communities that were considered ‘hot spots’ of coastal erosion. These areas were deemed high-risk areas after careful research and analysis was conducted during the social survey assessment of the Comprehensive National Coastal Monitoring Programme. The coastal communities that were targeted were located in the eastern, southern, south western and northern regions of Trinidad and Tobago. The school tour was part of the stakeholder engagement component of the Comprehensive National Coastal Monitoring Programme. The CPU targeted students of primary and secondary schools. To date, the Unit has visited 37 schools where they have carried out sensitization and awareness sessions via PowerPoint and video presentations all in a bid to explain the burgeoning problems that have plagued these coastal communities. 

Integrated Water Resources Symposium Postponed

Coastal Tales

National ‘Coastal Tales’ School tour will be hosted from 20^thJanuary, 2020 - 13^th    28 February, 2020. This is a deliverable of the Comprehensive National Coastal Monitoring Programme (CNCMP) where thirty-seven (37) schools throughout Trinidad and Tobago will be visited by the Coastal Protection Unit and the Institute of Maritime Affairs to give presentations on coastal issues as part of its stakeholder engagement strategy.

       
                             FACTS       

5128    |         The square kilometres comprising our twin island state. 
 
704     |          The kilometres of coastline collectively between our twin island state. 
 
80       |          The percentage of estimated socio-economic activities within our coastal zone.
 
 70      |          The estimate percentage of our population located on our coast. 
 
 8       |         The percentage of all public and private infrastructure by value located immediately on the                       coastline
                  

MOWT Launches the Comprehensive Coastal Monitoring Programme

On Friday 24th May, 2019, the Ministry of Works and Transport hosted a multi-pronged event that entailed the following: the official launch the Comprehensive National Coastal Monitoring Programme (CNCMP), a Signing Agreement, a photo exhibition and the launch of the CNCMP's social media campaigns.

                                             

Quinam Beach Facility Successfully Reopened

The Quinam Beach Facility was officially reopened to the public by Senator the Honourable Rohan Sinanan, Minister of Works and Transport at a brief ceremony.