Projects
NIHERST offers services to members of the public in the following areas:
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Caribbean-wide Science and Agriculture Film and Video Competition
Twenty-two (22) teams of young professionals between the ages of 18 and 35 from seven Caribbean countries recently submitted entries in a film and video competition on the theme, "Promoting Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) for Agricultural Development in the Caribbean."
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CCST/PGTF Development of a Rainwater Harvesting Model
Global Water Partnership-Caribbean (GWP-C) in its continued efforts to support Caribbean countries in the sustainable management of their water resources has created a Rainwater Harvesting (RWH) model targeting water-scarce communities.
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Disaster Awareness - A Travelling Exhibition
Entitled Red Alert, this exhibition features an array of stimulating educational resources, including hands-on exhibits, video documentaries, video animations, a DVD-ROM, fun activities, and posters on the phenomena of disasters, both natural and man-made.
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Biosafety Regulations in Latin America and the Caribbean
This multinational OAS project was initiated in March 2002 with aim of helping countries to overcome identified weaknesses as regards their capacity to implement the international biosafety protocol. It also aims to coordinate actions among participating countries in order to improve implementation of the protocol at the regional level.
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Capacity Building In Biosafety For The Caribbean
This regional project was implemented by the Caribbean Council for Science and Technology (CCST) with the sponsorship of the Perez-Guerrero Trust Fund for Economic and Technical Cooperation Among Developing Countries. This project was of significant benefit to Barbados, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Antigua and Barbuda, Guyana and St. Lucia.
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Caribbean Icons in Science, Technology and Innovation Volume II
Caribbean Icons in Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) set out to record and honour the invaluable contribution of our scientists to national, regional and, in some cases, international developments in their respective fields. It also aimed to provide role models to inspire bugging scientists in the school system.
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Caribbean Women in Science and Technology
In August 2011, the research culminated in the publication of a book titled "Caribbean Women in Science and Their Careers" which features 41 women from seven Caribbean countries, namely Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, Barbados, Grenada, Jamaica, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Trinidad and Tobago.
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CCST/OAS Go Creative
"Go Creative" is a regional project, which is being implemented by the Caribbean Council for Science and Technology (CCST) and NIHERST with the sponsorship of the Organization of the American States (OAS). The main beneficiary countries are the Bahamas, Dominica, Grenada, Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenadines, and Trinidad & Tobago.
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Regional Policy Framework for Science, Technology and Innovation (STI)
CARICOM Ministers and other senior officials unanimously endorsed a new policy framework for Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) that will guide regional planning and development to spur economic development in key priority areas.
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Creating Employment & Wealth for Youths in the Caribbean
The Caribbean Regional Youth Congress and Essay Competition on "Youth and Employment/Wealth Creation: Opportunities in Agriculture, Science, Technology" was a collaborative effort sponsored by the Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA) and executed with the assistance of the Caribbean Council for Science and Technology (CCST).
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Enhancing Flood Disaster Preparedness in the Caribbean
The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Response Agency (CDERA) along with the CCST executed the project entitled "Enhancing Disaster Preparedness in the Caribbean". The Disaster Preparedness Programme of the European Commission (ECHO) funded the project.
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RICYT Public Perception of Science in the Caribbean
RICYT (the Ibero American Network of Science and Technology Indicators) was created in 1994 with the support of the Organisation of the American Sates (OAS), which served as co-ordinator of this network. The goal of RICYT is to promote the development of instruments for the measurement and analysis of Science and Technology in Ibero-America for the purpose of guiding S&T policy formulation and decision making.
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Environmental Solutions for Rural Communities
NIHERST is embarking on a project to assist in creating self-sustaining rural communities by identifying and introducing sustainable practices to improve livelihoods and daily living. Engagement with the Toco Foundation and its associated groups in Moruga and Barrackpore, led to a focus on Rainwater Harvesting.
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Foresighting
The Vision 2020 Sub-committee on Science, Technology and Innovation made recommendation for a foresight study to be undertaken in order to inform policy and priority for science and technology education, training, research and development in Trinidad and Tobago to ensure the attainment of Vision 2020.
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Information Technology in Education Conference 2000 (ITEC)
ITEC 2000 - the Information Technology in Education Conference- built on the successful National Information Technology Symposium hosted by the Information Technology Professional Society (ITPS) in May 1996
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Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM)
The UNCED Agenda 21 document offered recommendations for the protection and supply of water, emphasising the concept of integrated action for the development, management and use of water resources.
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Natural Wonders of the Caribbean
This project set out to produce multimedia educational resources to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation for the environment amongst adults and youth focusing in particular on natural features and ecosystems that are unique to the Caribbean region.
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Caribbean Icons in Science, Technology and Innovation (STI)
This project was sponsored by the Organization of the American States and was spearheaded by NIHERST in Trinidad and Tobago over the period 2003-2005. It involved the participation of nine other member countries of the CCST - Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
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SIMBIOSIS
To establish a mechanism for the provision of technical and informational support which is required to facilitate the exchange and transfer of information in the fields of biotechnology and food technology throughout the Caribbean.
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Teacher Training for the Integration of Information Technology into the Caribbean Classroom
This regional project was jointly funded by the Organization of American States (OAS) and the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB).
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Trinidad and Tobago Icons in Science and Technology Volume II
Completed during the last quarter of 2009, Trinidad and Tobago Icons in Science and Technology Volume II pays tribute to the world class expertise of nationals of Trinidad and Tobago and persons who have made this country their home. It features pioneers who made outstanding contributions to our rich heritage in science, technology and innovation.
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