Sandwatch Foundation’s Presents to The Caribbean Academy of Sciences
April 25th, 2024: The Sandwatch Foundation’s Regional Coordinator, Mr. Andy Paul (also Principal of Mayaro Government Primary School, Trinidad and Tobago) was asked by the The Caribbean Academy of Sciences to present a webinar entitled ‘Sandwatch: An Educational Tool for Sustainable Development’
The Caribbean Academy of Sciences – Trinidad and Tobago (CAS-TT) Chapter hosted a webinar on “Sandwatch: An Educational Tool for Sustainable Development” in collaboration with the DMME - Industrial Engineering Office of the Faculty of Engineering, The University of the West Indies (UWI). It was held via Zoom, from 1.00 p.m. to 2.30 pm on Thursday 25th April 2024.
The seminar was supported by the Society of Caribbean Industrial Engineers (SCIE), the Technology and Engineering Management Society (TEMS) Chapter and the Education Society (EdS) Chapter of the IEEE Trinidad & Tobago Section.
The goal of this series was sought to facilitate a nation-wide awareness of recent issues and best practice approaches that would foster benefits of information and knowledge sharing and promote understanding, betterment, and quality of life in Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) and in a wider regional context. This was the second Seminar of the 2024 series.
On behalf of the e-Seminar Organising Committee, Professor Kit Fai Pun of the DMME - Industrial Engineering Office, made a welcoming address to participants. The programme included a specially invited presentation made by our guest speaker, followed by an open discussion forum. The guest speaker was, Mr. Andy Paul, Principal of Mayaro Government Primary School in Trinidad and Tobago and the Regional Coordinator of The Sandwatch Foundation.
Sandwatch is a UNESCO’s initiative and programme that engages school children and their communities in the monitoring and conservation of coastal environments, with a primary focus on the understanding of the dynamic nature of our beaches. The programme employs a multidisciplinary approach, combining scientific inquiry, community engagement, and education to address the challenges posed by coastal erosion, climate change, and human activities.
Mr. Paul spoke about the purposes of, and outcomes for Sandwatch and shared his experience in promoting and developing Sandwatch in the Caribbean. The focal areas of the presentation are summarised, as follows:
For viewing presentation, the Webinar recordings link is
https://sta-uwi-edu.zoom.us/rec/share/AurNEEVB38RkmuRPwXEeYaVoAs4mC28G_2e5lfUmeHvvi374W86CvdcIW
wS-C0hy.fZSyec0-uTbS9E42?startTime=1714064512000 (Passcode: &@!?0!HS).
The seminar was attended with 24 participants including invited speakers, guests, CAS members, academics, students, and delegates from industry.
The Caribbean Academy of Sciences – Trinidad and Tobago (CAS-TT) Chapter hosted a webinar on “Sandwatch: An Educational Tool for Sustainable Development” in collaboration with the DMME - Industrial Engineering Office of the Faculty of Engineering, The University of the West Indies (UWI). It was held via Zoom, from 1.00 p.m. to 2.30 pm on Thursday 25th April 2024.
The seminar was supported by the Society of Caribbean Industrial Engineers (SCIE), the Technology and Engineering Management Society (TEMS) Chapter and the Education Society (EdS) Chapter of the IEEE Trinidad & Tobago Section.
The goal of this series was sought to facilitate a nation-wide awareness of recent issues and best practice approaches that would foster benefits of information and knowledge sharing and promote understanding, betterment, and quality of life in Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) and in a wider regional context. This was the second Seminar of the 2024 series.
On behalf of the e-Seminar Organising Committee, Professor Kit Fai Pun of the DMME - Industrial Engineering Office, made a welcoming address to participants. The programme included a specially invited presentation made by our guest speaker, followed by an open discussion forum. The guest speaker was, Mr. Andy Paul, Principal of Mayaro Government Primary School in Trinidad and Tobago and the Regional Coordinator of The Sandwatch Foundation.
Sandwatch is a UNESCO’s initiative and programme that engages school children and their communities in the monitoring and conservation of coastal environments, with a primary focus on the understanding of the dynamic nature of our beaches. The programme employs a multidisciplinary approach, combining scientific inquiry, community engagement, and education to address the challenges posed by coastal erosion, climate change, and human activities.
Mr. Paul spoke about the purposes of, and outcomes for Sandwatch and shared his experience in promoting and developing Sandwatch in the Caribbean. The focal areas of the presentation are summarised, as follows:
- The methodology involves the establishment of monitoring stations along the coastlines, where community members and educators collaborate to collect and analyse data related to beach dynamics, weather patterns, and the impact of human activities.
- This hands-on approach not only enhances scientific understanding but also promotes a sense of ownership and responsibility among participants. Sandwatch seeks to empower people of all ages to assume responsibility for creating and enjoying a sustainable future.
- Through workshops, educational programs, and outreach initiatives, the program seeks to bridge the gap between scientific knowledge and local communities.
- The success of Sandwatch lies in its ability to create a global network of informed and empowered communities committed to the long-term health of their coastal environments.
- This is a community-driven initiative in promoting environmental stewardship, fostering resilience in the face of environmental challenges, and contributing to the broader global effort to protect our planet's precious coastal ecosystems.
For viewing presentation, the Webinar recordings link is
https://sta-uwi-edu.zoom.us/rec/share/AurNEEVB38RkmuRPwXEeYaVoAs4mC28G_2e5lfUmeHvvi374W86CvdcIW
wS-C0hy.fZSyec0-uTbS9E42?startTime=1714064512000 (Passcode: &@!?0!HS).
The seminar was attended with 24 participants including invited speakers, guests, CAS members, academics, students, and delegates from industry.