This project seeks to build and enhance on the coastal clean-up efforts spearheaded by Caribbean Youth Environment Network (CYEN) in SKN under the Clean Seas Program (www.cleanseas.org). CYEN in SKN aims to mobilize the youth in St. Kitts and Nevis by equipping them with the proper tools and training to become active guardians of the coastal areas in their communities through environmental monitoring and clean-up activities.
The main project activities include:
(1) Establishment of a community-based monitoring network
(2) Development of a monitoring plan of action for each community
(3) Training of youth community members in beach profiling and recreational water monitoring and simple data storage and analysis
(4) Purchase of equipment / kits for each community to undertake monitoring and clean-up activities
(5) Active quarterly monitoring and coastal clean-up activities
(6) Creation of a St. Kitts and Nevis Clean Seas Website
(7) Complimentary activities such as community tree planting days and,
(8) Wide ranging public awareness and outreach targeting youth.
This project will be incorporated into the St. Kitts and Nevis National Clean Seas Project and will work in conjunction with the coastal clean-up captains of the Nevis Historical and Conservation Society for activities in Nevis as well as other key partners in both St. Kitts and Nevis such as The Ripple Institute SKN, Department of Marine Resources, Department of Environment, Department of Youth Empowerment, Solid Waste Management Authority, Ministry of Education and the Department of Physical Planning.