Objective(s)
To assist countries of the region attain safe recreational-water environments in both a public health and a sustainable tourism context, with appropriate management interventions.

Expected Outputs:

• Epidemiological trials at selected beaches in Cuba and Trinidad & Tobago

• Classification of beaches based upon health risks using the Annapolis Protocol approach.

Cost (US$): 188,000 - Unfunded

Period:  2006 - 2007 (12 - 34 months)

Partners: RAC CIMAB, RAC IMA, PAHO/WHO

For further information,please contact :

Christopher Corbin
AMEP Programme Officer
UNEP-CAR/RCU
14-20 Port Royal Street
Kingston
Tel.: (876) 922-9267/8/9
Fax: (876) 922-9292
E-mail: cjc@cep.unep.org