[MEDIA ALERT] OECS to hold National Seminar on the Blue Economy in Saint Lucia
Press invitation
Under the Caribbean Regional Oceanscape Project (CROP), the OECS Commission is collaborating with stakeholders in Saint Lucia to hold a 1-day National Seminar to create awareness on, and understanding of, marine spatial planning and the Blue Economy concept prior to the commencement of related activities under the CROP.
WHAT
To begin to create an enabling environment for transitioning to a Blue Economy the OECS Authority adopted the Eastern Caribbean Regional Ocean Policy (ECROP) in 2013 inclusive of policies, goals, priorities and strategic actions which provides the framework for the CROP.
The CROP is designed to contribute to the implementation of the ECROP by strengthening capacity for ocean governance, and coastal and marine spatial planning in the participating countries. Outputs under the CROP include national ocean policies; coastal and marine spatial plans; and a regional marine spatial framework.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
The media and members of the public are invited to attend.
WHEN
The workshop will be held on November 5, 2018.
A Press Conference will be held on November 5, 2018 at 4:00 PM
WHERE
Bay Gardens Hotel, Saint Lucia
CONTACTS
Natasha Augustin
natasha.augustin@oecs.int
(758) 455 6423
OR
Susanna De Beauville Scott
susanna.dscott@oecs.int
(758) 455 6342