Today, World Wetlands Day 2010 was commemorated by Environment Tobago (ET) with the launch of a postcard series with the theme for this year in mind- Caring For Wetlands- The Answer To Climate Change.

The stunning artwork was done by local students primarily from Roxborough Secondary, Goodwood Highschool and Speyside Anglican Primary School winners and exceptional work from last year's Wetlands and Poster Competition.

Mrs. Patricia, Turpin, ET's President, kicked off the launch with a reminder of what is World Wetlands Day and it's history. She also spoke of the Ramsar Convention and Trinidad and Tobago's international obligations for protecting and managing wetlands.

Attending the launch were representatives of the Unit Trust Corporation, Mrs. Desiree Hackette-Murray, Administrative Officer II from the Health and Social Services, Mrs. Lenora Wallace and Mr. Clifton Campbell.

Both Mrs. Wallace and Mr. Campbell have been partners with Environment Tobago in promoting education on wetlands. The President of the Belle Garden Wetlands Association, Mr. Bryan Bain and the team of eco tourguides were also present. The BGW Association has been involved in carrying out guided eco tours for all schools in Tobago.

Several teachers and students also stopped by the office to view the artwork. Many expressed their joy of seeing the creativity and ingenuity of local artists and congratulated ET on this initiative.

The exhibition of these works will be displayed at Gulf City Mall on Friday February 5th 2010 from 11:00 a.m.-5:00 pm. All are invited.

 In the short-term, the postcards can be purchased at Environment Tobago. Please contact us at 660-7462 for more information.