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In a powerful show of environmental stewardship and community activism, the Sandals Foundation mobilized passionate volunteers in Saint Lucia for this year’s International Coastal Cleanup Day (ICCD) on September 20. This was a partnership activated with the Caribbean Youth Environment Network (CYEN), spearheading a transformative effort to clean and protect the island’s vital marine ecosystem. 

ICCD aims to increase marine conservation through solid waste management and reduction that may impact water quality, aquatic organisms, and their habitats. The initiative not only revitalizes coastlines but also ignites a movement of community engagement, demonstrating the incredible strength of collective action for environmental sustainability.

This year, volunteers from the three Sandals Resorts gathered to restore the beautiful beach of Fond d’Or in Dennery.

Heidi Clarke, Executive Director at the Sandals Foundation says, “Empowering communities to take action in protecting our coastlines remains a top priority. Our marine ecosystems are vital sources of sustenance, economic livelihood, and protection from natural disasters, so they must be preserved and safeguarded.”

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The Foundation’s efforts for environmental sustainability far surpass the one-day global beach clean-up. For the past 16 years, the philanthropic organization has been key players in marine sanctuary management, coral restoration, environmental education, and biodiversity conservation across the region.