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Environmental lessons from a small island? A British Virgin Islands Case Study
August 11, 2016
Have you ever visited a Caribbean island or seen images of paradise with turquoise waters and pristine white beaches, laced with palm trees?
Have you ever thought about environmental concerns facing islands? Did you know islands are the most vulnerable counties when it comes to development and climate change?
Join us in finding out more about environmental issues facing the island chain of the British Virgin Islands.
During the session we will walk you through the main concerns around waste, energy water and education, and then focus our discussion on waste and materials management. We will explore possible solutions and how small island states can learn from large countries and vice versa.
We are very pleased to have Charlotte McDevitt as our guest speaker. It will be an interactive and engaging session, like the previous one!
Suggested donation of $5 to cover our costs is much appreciated
Speaker BIo:
Before relocating to the Caribbean thirteen years ago, Charlotte McDevitt worked for the City of Cape Town, developing strategies to reduce litter, illegal dumping and waste to landfill.
Charlotte McDevitt completed her Masters in Industrial Administration in 2008 and her dissertation focused on how the BVI can reduce waste and improve materials management.
Charlotte McDevitt is the executive director of Green VI, a local not-for-profit organization dedicated to a greener, cleaner and healthier British Virgin Islands.
Time: 7:00PM
Venue: CSI Annex, MEETING ROOM #1 (2ND FLOOR)
Location: 720 Bathurst Street Toronto, ON
Website: http://www.meetup.com/Sustainability-Consultant-Network/events/232881568/
For information contact: Andrew - ac1two1@hotmail.com
Categories: Environment
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