About Us: Mission
The mission of CERMES is to make a significant contribution to sustainable development in the Caribbean region by:
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Providing graduate students with advanced training in policies, mechanisms and techniques for sustainable use and management of natural resources;
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Conducting research that is relevant to natural resource and environmental management
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Providing guidance, consultancy and professional services to regional governments, NGOs and the private sector on environmental matters;
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Taking the lead in hosting and coordinating regional environmental initiatives and projects;
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Heightening public awareness on matters of environmental importance through outreach activities;
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Building capacity of private-sector and government decision-makers through short courses and training workshops;
CERMES has a strong focus on tropical island environmental management.