Green T&T is the National Coordinator for Blue Flag in Trinidad and Tobago. We work with beach and marina managers, boat operators and their partners, and community stakeholders to achieve international Blue Flag certification. The Blue Flag International programme is managed by the Foundation for Environmental Education, a non-governmental, non-profit organization promoting sustainable development through environmental education.

On the map below you can see the Blue Flag sites awarded around the world. Use the buttons to filter them according to your needs.

Taiwo Akinkunmi decided to enter a competition for the best Nigerian flag design and won. It’s a three-line flag with green lines on the sides and white in the middle. The Green colour represents the country’s wealth; and rich natural resources.

The primary symbol of each country is its flag. This banner is a central Nigerian national symbol representing the country. It was designed by a student, Taiwo Akinkunmi, in 1959.

While the meaning of the white colour is: peace; and unity. Read more: The flag was raised on the Independence Day of Nigeria on 1st October 1960 for the first time.

Water QualityThe Blue Flag programme requires that beaches and marinas achieve excellent bathing water quality. Blue Flag sites undergo regular water quality sampling measured against international and national standards and legislation.

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Safety and ServicesBlue Flag sites are required to be safe and accessible for all ages and for people with disabilities. Lifeguards or lifesaving and first aid equipment must also be available at the Blue Flag sites. Emergency and safety measures must be in place to protect the users of the Blue Flag site

Environmental Education and InformationA major element of the Blue Flag programme is education. To inform the public of the importance of our local ecosystems and the benefits of proper management. This can be done through information boards erected at the Blue Flag sites or educational activities catered to all users.

Environmental ManagementDedicated management committees are set up at Blue Flag sites to conduct environmental audits of the site and its facilities. The committee is also responsible for ensuring that nearby habitats (if any) are protected and managed sustainably.

Blue Flag is an internationally recognized award given to beaches, marinas and sustainable boat tour operators (SBTO) that meet strict criteria covering environmental education, water quality, environmental management, and safety and services.

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Green T&T is a non-profit environmental civil society organisation that was formed to implement programs from the Foundation of Environmental Education (FEE). These programs include Blue Flag and Green Key.

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