There is a call by Environment Minister, Hon. Glynis Roberts to turn environmental dreams into environmental action. The Minister, who recently represented Grenada at a Marine Environment Management forum in South Korea said, “Grenada has been chair of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) and the growing concerns of climate change and climate adaptation should put into perspective the actions that should be taken in protecting our environment”. Hon. Glynis Roberts emphasized garbage disposal as another critical area that needs much attention especially along the coast. “Sorting and composting of garbage are practices that need to be adopted. It’s all interconnected,’’ Roberts said. “If we do things that are unhealthy for the sea life it means that our fish stock and reefs will struggle. We have a great responsibility as small islands; because of our coastal and marine life, we need to do what we can and explore ways to protect our natural resources”, she explained. In response to the minister’s call, the Ministry of the Environment will be collaborating with the community of Grand Anse in a drive to replant coconut trees along Grand Anse Beach. Minister Roberts, who is also MP for the area, is spearheading the activity aimed at protecting the beach from further erosion, and in promoting the therapeutic ambience and experience of the beach. She said most of the trees that existed on the world-renowned Grand Anse Beach fell during hurricanes in 2004 and 2005 and must be replaced. The Minister, however, noted that to make an impact and achieve the community’s target for the replanting drive, more coconut plants are required. Hon. Glynis Roberts has appealed to the public to donate to the tree-planting effort which will take place on the last Saturday in August, noting that the tree replanting drive would continue throughout the island. Protective wires for the trees are also welcomed to lengthen the plants’ lifespan.