llThus, through the support of the Ministries of Environment and Tourism, CHRAD officials conducted a study on the terrestrial biodiversity, environmental and social impact, and coastal vulnerability to hurricane and tsunami risks. The terms of the latest study were defined by the National Environmental Assessment Office of the Ministry of Environment.
Jean François Thomas, former Minister of the Environment, was present at the ceremony, and said that the preservation of biodiversity is of paramount importance for the current administration. He
Ile-a-Vache is not really exposed to natural hazards
On January 15, 2015, the Haitian Center for Environmental Research and Development (CHRAD in French) presented the findings of a study on the coastal vulnerability of Ile-a-Vache and Les Cayes in terms of hurricane and tsunami risks. This study was held within the integrated development project of Ile-a-Vache with Haitian and foreign experts. Three important aspects were taken into account in the study. Officials believe that the environmental significance can be overlooked as part of the project.
Par Le Nouvelliste
22 janv. 2015 | Lecture : 2 min.