SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES - Under the Global Biodiversity Framework Early Action Support (EAS GBF) Project, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has partnered with the Sustainable Development Unit to host two interactive field science events, known as the Biosleuths Challenge.

The first event took place on 22 April, marking Earth Day, with the second slated for 22 May, in observance of the International Day for Biological Diversity. Activities will be held at the Montreal Watershed (near the Gardens) and the Vermont Nature Trail, bringing communities into direct contact with nature.

The Biosleuths Challenge is designed to engage the public - particularly young people - alongside the scientific community in identifying and documenting plant and animal species within selected landscapes. Participants work in teams, using field tools and mobile applications to record observations and build a snapshot of local biodiversity.

Beyond hands‑on learning, the initiative promotes conservation awareness, community participation, and citizen science. The data collected will contribute to national biodiversity databases and help inform future conservation planning efforts.

Participating in the first event on Earth Day were community volunteers and students from the SVG Community College, West St. George Secondary School, Fairhall Government School, and Belair Government School, highlighting the important role of youth and community action in safeguarding biodiversity.