“Global Environmental Protection” A Saint Lucian scores high
ST. LUCIA – The Director of the Saint Lucia National Trust, Mr. Bishnu Tulsie has been awarded by the United Nations Environment Programme for his outstanding contribution to global environmental protection.
The awards ceremony was part of the 20th Anniversary celebrations of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, held in Montreal, Canada in September, 2007.
To mark this occasion, the Ozone Secretariat established an international panel to select persons from around the world who have made outstanding contributions towards ozone layer and global environmental protection. Mr. Tulsie says he was not anticipating the award which came as a very pleasant surprise.
“Apparently the panel reviewed the contributions of people to the process worldwide, and came up with a list and from that list the selections were made,” explained Tulsie, adding that “It is quite nice to know that one’s effort is recognized.”
Mr. Tulsie is now in possession of the “Implementers Award” which recognizes the extraordinary contributions made by national ozone units or individuals, whose work has helped to make the Protocol’s phased out goals a reality. Mr .Tulsie continues to work in that sector as the Director of the National Trust, the body responsible for the management of the Pigeon Island National Landmark and as the Coordinator of the National Capacity Self Assessment Project. Mr. Tulsie assured that he is still available to render his expert assistance when called upon to serve in his area of passion.