The Greenplains Foundation will host a Participatory Global Information Systems training workshop in Felicity for Civil Society and state organisations. The Environmental Management Authority (EMA)in consultation with Civil society Organisations (CSOs) and state agencies have agreed on priority areas to be designated under the Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESA) legislation including Buccoo Reef, Matura, Aripo Savannas, Nariva Swamp and Caroni Swamp. All agencies and CSOs recognize the need to build their capacities for enhancing natural resource management.
The Workshop will provide a platform from which Greenplains will design and develop, with support from partners, a participatory GIS project to be implemented in their community. This project will promote sustainable community development through conservation in the Felicity Wetlands.