Environment Tobago

Every year Trinidad & Tobago partners with the ICC (International Coastal Community) to highlight the effects of marine and land based debris cluttering our coastlines, disfiguring our beaches and making swimming in seawater a dangerous activity.

Rainforests are tree covered areas which occur in warmer regions where rainfall averages over 200 cm per year, allowing for year round growth.
This rather brief, dull description of a rainforest cannot truly explain the awesome nature of these natural wonders.

The need for biodiversity conservation is recognized worldwide. It is especially important on islands like Tobago where many plant and animal extinctions take place.

Conservation of biodiversity seeks to meet human needs while ensuring the long-term sustainability of our natural resources. It requires the involvement of all people in a shared vision for the wise-use of our natural resources.

Trinidad and Tobago has a system of national parks and laws, which promote conservation and has participated in international conservation conventions.

Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) actively promote public awareness and the incorporation of environmental issues into our national education system.

Conservation of biodiversity and the wise-use of our species and ecosystems must be integral to planning in all parts of national life.
We need no longer talk about sustainable development for future generations. The future we speak of is alive today!

Tobago has a rich variety of plants, animals and ecosystems, all of which make up biodiversity.

Biodiversity in Tobago is special, because of our small size and the variety of ecosystems and species relative to our landmass.
Tobago’s biodiversity includes all the major ecosystems:

• Tropical rainforests
• Wetlands and Mangroves
• Coral Reefs

Biological diversity or biodiversity is the term used to describe the variety of life in all its forms on the earth and the diverse kinds of habitats in which these plants and animals live together.
Simply it is ALL LIFE ON EARTH.

Congratulations to the Toco community for their success in advocating a clear vision for their community. They have sent a very strong message back to the Government by rejecting port development in Toco.