Port of Spain, September 2, 2024 – Recognising the growing climate and disaster risks from coastal erosion, sea level rise and extreme weather events, the Caribbean Natural Resources Institute (CANARI) is supporting the use of drone technology for coastal mapping and monitoring under the project, “Integrating digital technologies and participatory tools to support coastal community resilience in Trinidad and Tobago (Tech4CoastalResilience)”.
The Tech4CoastalResilience project is being implemented by CANARI in partnership with the Fisheries Division, Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries and the Department of Marine Resources and Fisheries, Tobago House of Assembly (THA). It aims to improve the technical capacity and resources of coastal communities and key management agencies to use innovative technologies and tools to enable a more inclusive and informed approach for building resilience. It focuses on 10 coastal communities, including Blanchisseuse, Carli Bay, Icacos, Mayaro, Matelot and Moruga in Trinidad and Castara, Roxborough, Scarborough and Speyside in Tobago.