ORGANISATION OF EASTERN CARIBBEAN STATES THE SECRETARIAT Please reply to: Social and Sustainable Development Division, Morne Fortuné, P O Box 1383, Castries, Saint Lucia, Tel: 758 455 6327: Fax: 758 452 2194: Email: [email protected] September 24, 2013 PRESS RELEASE OECS To Hold Climate Change Exhibition in Anguilla CCU/PR03/2013 (OECS Secretariat, Castries Saint Lucia) School students in Anguilla can expect an educational treat next week when the OECS Secretariat hosts its first ever climate change exhibition at the Public Library in the Valley. The official ceremony and exhibition opening has been scheduled for 10:00 A.M. at the auditorium of the Library on September 30, 2013. Following the opening and first viewing by specially invited guests, the exhibition will be opened to the public and will continue for a period of four days until Thursday October 3rd, during which time students and the general public can see various display pieces, informational spreads, educational posters and banners on climate change related topics. The exhibition gallery, which will be set in the lobby and other distinct areas of the library, will also include promotional material, assorted give-aways and branded merchandise which students and other visiting members of the public can benefit from. During the four day exhibition, visiting persons can expect to learn about the impacts of climate change that are already being felt in OECS islands for example on coastlines, water resources and on the major industries of tourism and agriculture. The exhibition will also provide information on coping strategies for climate change, providing tips on how to minimize impacts on our lives, health, livelihoods and property. The exhibition is being held on the occasion of the annual meeting of OECS Ministers of Environment, which is scheduled for October 3rd also in Anguilla. For further information contact: Media Contact: Tecla Fontenard - [email protected] (758) 455-6366/6365
Posted on: Wed, 25 Sep 2013 10:07:55 +0000
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