Trinidad and Tobago has been blessed with a diverse landscape that offers us a variety of agricultural produce. Watermelon, mangoes, oranges, pineapples, cocoa, and a host of other local produce and livestock make up some of the agricultural diversity of our islands.

Even within one species, such as peppers, there is diversity,for example, the Seven Pot Pepper,Congo Pepper, Pimento Pepper and Bird Pepper. This month, reflect on the food we eat and appreciate that it is as diverse as our people.

Click on the image to download EMA's March calendar page, in recognition of International Year of Biodiversity(IYB)2010.

"Biodiversity - the value of nature" is the theme of the 2010 Green Leaf Awards sponsored by the Environmental Management Authority (EMA). The EMA has adopted this year's theme, in keeping with year-long observances of the International Year of Biodiversity.

Through the Green Leaf Awards, the EMA seeks to recognise and celebrate those organisations and individuals whose activities support, acknowledge and promote the intrinsic and economic value of nature, as well as honour persons who integrate the philosophy of sustainable development into their activities, demonstrate innovation, engage in effective public education and awareness building and make sustainable economic contributions to their communities.