Increasing the Resiliency of Infrastructure in an Eco-School Environment to Combat the threats of Climate Change
As a leading Eco-school on the island of Grand Bahama, the quest to become more resilient and self-sufficient is a high priority. The objectives of the project will include the:
a) Implementation of a vermicomposting and aquaculture program - The increasing prices for basic commodities require for a more sustainable urban farming approach such as vermicomposting and aquaculture to improve and promote sustainable and healthy living. Vermicomposting will also aid in solid waste management (e.g. minimizing biodegradable wastes in the cafeteria and households, growing and utilizing own fresh produce, utilizing earthworms to generate compost at a shorter period of time)
b) Building on components of the previous project (e.g. solar panels). The limited number of installed solar panels are not enough to make a significant reduction in our energy consumption.
c) Rehabilitation of infrastructure with additional fortifying measures - As a result of the lack of initial resiliency focus, greater attention will be given to building back better through the rehabilitation of infrastructure damaged or displaced as a result of Hurricane Dorian (e.g. solar panel, native trees, rainwater catch system, irrigation for garden, signage for native plants).
d) Procurement of tools and facilities for waste reduction and recycling (e.g. utilization of reusable containers and bags, water fountains/dispensers with counters to monitor water consumption, use of biodegradable food containers in the cafeteria).
The above elements will assist with enhancing the existing initiatives such as the vegetable and herb garden and promoting the concept of healthy lifestyles (e.g. composting, aquaculture, use of native plants as medicines, use of biodegradable food containers in the cafeteria). Improving the resiliency and the use of the green utilities. Exposing BMES members and the community on the importance of alternative energy and benefits to the environment such systems have. Institutionally, the project will result in Students with a new mind set and more appreciation for environmental stewardship, who will ultimately become better leaders in the future.
a) Implementation of a vermicomposting and aquaculture program - The increasing prices for basic commodities require for a more sustainable urban farming approach such as vermicomposting and aquaculture to improve and promote sustainable and healthy living. Vermicomposting will also aid in solid waste management (e.g. minimizing biodegradable wastes in the cafeteria and households, growing and utilizing own fresh produce, utilizing earthworms to generate compost at a shorter period of time)
b) Building on components of the previous project (e.g. solar panels). The limited number of installed solar panels are not enough to make a significant reduction in our energy consumption.
c) Rehabilitation of infrastructure with additional fortifying measures - As a result of the lack of initial resiliency focus, greater attention will be given to building back better through the rehabilitation of infrastructure damaged or displaced as a result of Hurricane Dorian (e.g. solar panel, native trees, rainwater catch system, irrigation for garden, signage for native plants).
d) Procurement of tools and facilities for waste reduction and recycling (e.g. utilization of reusable containers and bags, water fountains/dispensers with counters to monitor water consumption, use of biodegradable food containers in the cafeteria).
The above elements will assist with enhancing the existing initiatives such as the vegetable and herb garden and promoting the concept of healthy lifestyles (e.g. composting, aquaculture, use of native plants as medicines, use of biodegradable food containers in the cafeteria). Improving the resiliency and the use of the green utilities. Exposing BMES members and the community on the importance of alternative energy and benefits to the environment such systems have. Institutionally, the project will result in Students with a new mind set and more appreciation for environmental stewardship, who will ultimately become better leaders in the future.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Bishop Michael Eldon School
Country:
Bahamas
Area Of Work:
Climate Change Mitigation
Grant Amount:
US$ 50,000.00
Co-Financing Cash:
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 20,000.00
Project Number:
BHA/SGP/OP6/Y6/STAR/CC/2020/64
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
SGP Country office contact
Mr. Deon Stewart
Phone:
+12423940440
Fax:
+12423940441
Email:
Address
East Bay Street
Nassau, New Providence
Nassau, New Providence
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