[MEDIA ALERT] OECS to hold National Seminar on the Blue Economy in St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Under the Caribbean Regional Oceanscape Project (CROP), the OECS Commission is collaborating with stakeholders in St. Vincent and the Grenadines 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 12, 2018.
A Press Conference will be held on November 12, 2018 at 4:00 PM

WHERE

National Insurance Service Conference Room, Kingstown.

CONTACTS

Natasha Augustin

natasha.augustin@oecs.int

(758) 455 6423

OR

Susanna De Beauville Scott

susanna.dscott@oecs.int

(758) 455 6342