Molly Gaskin

Molly Gaskin
her Pointe-à-Pierre Wild Fowl Trust
Born1941
NationalityTrinidad and Tobago
EducationUniversity of wales
Occupation(s)Environmentalist, educator and wetland conservationist
EmployerPointe-à-Pierre Wild Fowl Trust

Molly R. Gaskin (born 1941[1]) is an environmentalist from Trinidad and Tobago, who is a co-founder, in 1966, and, as of 2024, President of Pointe-à-Pierre Wild Fowl Trust.[2][3][4][5] She pioneered environmental education at the Trust, focussing on wetland habitat and herbal medicine.[3]

Educated at the University of Wales,[1] in 1978 she took on management of the organisation.[6] In 1983 she introduced turtle patrols to protect the reptiles laying their eggs at Matura Beach.[3] She also led a successful scarlet ibis breeding programme at the trust, hatching its first chick in 1991.[3] In 1993 she enabled the government of Trinidad and Tobago to join the Ramsar Convention.[3]

Awards and recognition

  • Hummingbird Gold Medal, a national award for Environmental Education (1987)[7]
  • United Nations Environment Programme “Global 500” Roll of Honor (1994)[8][9]
  • 25 “Exceptional women leaders from around the world for outstanding effort and dedication to the environment”, by The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)[8]
  • Featured in the book 90 Most Prominent Women in Trinidad and Tobago[10]

References

  1. ^ a b The Environment Encyclopedia and Directory 2001. Psychology Press. 2001. p. 487. ISBN 978-1-85743-089-9.
  2. ^ Murphy, W. L. (2004). A Birdwatcher's Guide to Trinidad & Tobago. Trinidad Birding. p. 77. ISBN 978-1-871104-11-0.
  3. ^ a b c d e "Profile: Molly Gaskin – Wetland Link International". Retrieved 2024-02-09.
  4. ^ "Meeting with the Executive of the Pointe-a-Pierre Wildfowl Trust | The Office of the President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago". Retrieved 2024-02-09.
  5. ^ "Trinidad celebrates its women wetlands leaders | The Convention on Wetlands, The Convention on Wetlands". www.ramsar.org. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
  6. ^ Hilton, Anne (1993-10-01). "Safe Haven: Trinidad's Wildfowl Trust and Nariva Swamp". Caribbean Beat Magazine. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
  7. ^ "Profiles: Heroes, Role Models and Pioneers of Trinidad and Tobago - by Nasser Khan". epub.safaripublications.com. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
  8. ^ a b "Pointe-a-Pierre Wildfowl Trust | About the Trust". Retrieved 2024-02-09.
  9. ^ The Global 500: The Roll of Honour for Environmental Achievement. United Nations Environment Programme. 1994. ISBN 978-92-807-1383-1.
  10. ^ Lopez, Suzanne (1991). The 90 Most Prominent Women in Trinidad and Tobago. Trinidad Express Newspapers. pp. 36, 39. ISBN 978-976-608-020-4.