‘Undiscovered Guyana ‘offers glimpse of country’s untouched beauty

Jun 06, 2016 News

Guyana’s bountiful biodiversity and the untouched natural beauty of its interior savannahs is seldom highlighted or shown appreciation by locals and foreigners.
However, the Ministry of Natural Resources’ Protected Areas Commission and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) have teamed up with a British biologist Pete Oxford, in an effort to change this trend.
According to information posted on the website of the Ministry of Natural Resources, a book titled “Undiscovered Guyana” and a short video series were recently launched at the Herdmanston Lodge to mark the observance of International day of Biodiversity in Guyana.
According the website, the idea to develop the book and videos had its genesis in a challenge to Country Manager of the World Wildlife Fund, Aeisha Williams, by President David Granger for the organization to do some more to educate Guyanese about the rich and bountiful biodiversity that is to be found in Guyana.
The challenge was taken on board and “Undiscovered Guyana” became a reality. The images for the book and short videos were captured and produced by the photographer and does not disappoint as it gives a glimpse of the stunning beauty and variety of Guyana’s rich biodiversity, peoples and natural resources.

A photograph of ‘Undiscovered Guyana’ by British biologist Pete Oxford

Describing the contents of the book in his remarks, Minister of Natural Resources, Raphael Trotman noted that “It truly reflects the complete path upon which our new Guyana is embarking – A path of sustainable use of our resources, in keeping with our commitment to a green economy, the Paris climate change agreement which H.E signed in April of this year, and our intended Nationally Determined Contributions which reflected a true commitment of Guyanese to do much better for our children and theirs to come”.
During the launch, remarks were also made by Ms. Aeisha Williams and author and producer Mr. Pete Oxford, who shared an exciting presentation of pictures that showcased a Guyana many have not yet experienced. It will be used primarily as a branding tool to build interest in Guyana as a tourism destination, as well as to showcase the nation to Guyanese locally and abroad in an effort to ignite and renew a deeper sense of patriotism and appreciation of our national patrimony.
The event concluded with a presentation of several copies of the book to special guests including Minister of Indigenous Peoples Affairs, Honourable Sidney Allicock, and representatives of Caribbean Youth Environment Network (CYEN) and University of Guyana Environmental Club, Eco Trust among others.

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