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BES-Net TT Science Component Research Reports

The Science component of the BES-Net TT project was dedicated to conducting research activities aimed at filling crucial knowledge gaps related to local pollinator groups. Within this component, three pivotal studies were undertaken, and you can access concise summaries of their research findings and accompanying communication products through the following links:

1. Survey of Bee Species

2. Research on Seagrass Flowering Patterns and Pollinators

3. Research on Bat Pollinators in East Trinidad

Results webinar

: Lena; 29 January 2022; 26 January 2024; Hits: 0

Newsletter - The Buzz

The BES-Net TT project provides updates on the project's progress through its quarterly newsletter - The Buzz!

Please enjoy reading each issue and share with your networks.

Issue #1 January 2022

Issue #2 April 2022

Issue #3 July 2022

Issue #4 October 2022

Issue #5 January 2023

Issue #6 April 2023

Issue #7 July 2023

Issue #8 October 2023

Issue #9 January 2024

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Trinidad and Tobago's Biodiversity Clearing House Mechanism

A Collaborating Network of Partners Facilitating Scientific and Technical Cooperation

Biological diversity

Biodiversity is the variety of living organisms considered at all levels of classification including the genetic, species, and higher taxonomic levels, and the variety of habitats and ecosystems, as well as the processes occurring therein. Biodiversity is not simply recognized as plants, animals and micro organisms and their ecosystems – it encompasses people and our need for food security, medicines, fresh air and water, shelter and a clean and healthy environment.

Trinidad and Tobago's Biodiversity Clearing House Mechanism (CHM)

The Trinidad and Tobago CHM is an information mechanism geared towards bringing together the seekers and providers of goods, services or information that is relevant to the implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). More specifically, the CHM aims to promote and facilitate technical and scientific cooperation on biodiversity within Trinidad and Tobago, as well as with the international community. In so doing, the human and technological network necessary for the implementation process would be enhanced.

BES-Net TT Project Articles (newspapers, webpages)

As part of its public communication strategy, the BES-Net TT project shared information through Trinidad and Tobago newspapers and online sites in short, informative articles.

Enjoy reading this collection by following the online links to these articles.

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Resources

Resources produced under the project are available here:

Publications

Reports

Presentations

For Teachers

The BES-Net TT project's Communication Working Group brainstormed on a series of activities that may assist teachers in delivery of curriculum topics with incorporation of information about pollinators. These activities have been grouped into resource booklets for different levels of the local school system. The booklets incorporate worksheets and instructions and also provide a form to provide feedback to the Environmental Policy and Planning Division on the usefulness of the resource and suggestions for improvement.

For Students

For Beekeepers

In March 2022, the BES-Net TT project team facilitated a webinar for members of the Tobago Apicultural Society (TAS) on the topic "Science 101 for Beekeepers". The webinar theme encompassed presentations which underscored the importance of record-keeping in hive management and shared key information on new and traditional methods in this practice.

At the webinar, Hive Keep in Caribbean was introduced as a free web application ("app") which can be used to collect records on beehives. The project promotes the use of this app to encourage good record-keeping practices in this important livelihood activity. The app is available from Google Play for download and an instructional video on its use is provided on You Tube.

For Beekeepers of Stingless Bees

The BES-Net TT project advocates for the management of stingless bees and encourages the 'rescue' of colonies of local species of stingless bees through boxing of wild hives that are threatened by habitat destruction. The project shared information on local stingless bees through webinar features and workshop sessions on bee management. recordings of these presentations are available at the following links: