In our last blog post about mercury, we discussed the Minamata Convention and the efforts of the Sustainable Development and Environment Division (SDED) to get Saint Lucia on the road to phasing out toxic mercury. Don’t worry, if you missed…
GEF SGP UNDP 2018 Knowledge Fair Launched!
ASK – Always Seek Knowledge. What an interesting and practical mnemonic for a technique we can all use to increase our knowledge! In today’s world we are bombarded with information which is accessible via so many mediums. But one thing…
Let’s Say Goodbye to Mercury in Saint Lucia
On Thursday, 8th November 2018, the Sustainable Development and Environment Division within the Department of Sustainable Development held a workshop at which the final national results of Saint Lucia’s Minamata Initial Assessment (MIA) was presented. So what exactly is this…
La Wòz Festival
La Wòz (La Rose) Festival In Saint Lucia there are two flower festivals celebrated annually. Namely the La Rose (La Wòz) and La Marguerite (La Magwit) festivals. These flower festivals are celebrated with processions to a church for service…
International Youth Day
International Youth Day Each year on August 12th, youth are celebrated as the world observes International Youth Day. The youth are considered to be persons between the ages of 15 and 24. International Youth Day aims to promote…
World Oceans Day
World Oceans Day Oceans cover about two-thirds of the Earth’s surface, yet its depths are still largely unexplored. On June 8th annually, we celebrate World Oceans Day as we recognize and celebrate the importance of our oceans which provide…
Private Sector Sustainable Development Goals Seminar – 7th June 2018
Private Sector Sustainable Development Goals Seminar The Department of Sustainable Development is collaborating with the Coalition of Civil Society Organisations of Saint Lucia and the Saint Lucia National Trust to host a Private Sector Sustainable Development Goals Seminar on…
World Environment Day
World Environment Day World Environment Day, celebrated on June 5th annually, aims to highlight the importance of connecting with the planet and its natural resources, while emphasizing pressing matters of environmental concern. Ecosystem services such as clean air and…
Protected: Private Sector Sustainable Development Goals Consultation
There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.
World Press Freedom Day
World Press Freedom Day World Press Freedom Day is a celebration of the free press and its impacts on society. The media often faces attacks to their independence and access to free press is sometimes limited. This day,…