Are there lessons we, in Trinidad and Tobago, can learn from our colleagues in China as we grow our green economy?

To learn more about the green dragon media project, click here to go to their website.

If you would like to watch the whole documentary, you can view it on BuildingWise’s website here.

“When people don’t have enough food and clothes, they strive for skyscrapers and high rises to disguise that fact and make themselves look wealthy. But when we have food and clothes, we want to be more humble and reserved. We want to restore old things to reflect our class.” – Yang Xin, Beijing Xisi-Bei, Ltd.

In July-August 2010, DaCosta Gwendoline, Limited was part of the Trinidad and Tobago Energy Chamber’s Trade delegation to four countries in East Africa (Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Kenya).  During the Trade Mission the delegation attended the Business Forum meetings of the African Union Summit held in Kampala, last July.

Fishing boats in the Stone Town Harbor, Zanzibar

Wooden Door in Historic Stone Town, Zanzibar

The Trade Mission was crucial for cultivating strategic business relationships and identifying opportunities in a region poised for economic growth with the recent formation a common market.  We were intrigued by the warmth, ingenuity and hard work of the people, and their knowledge and appreciation of Trinidad and Tobago’s role as an economy with over 100 years of experience in the oil industry.  The stark beauty of the landscape captivated us, as did the realisation of the potential opportunity to build upon and preserve a long and valued relationship between Trinibagonians and the vibrant East African nations we visited.

Giraffes in the Tsavo West National Park, Kenya

Zebras in the Tsavo West National Park, Kenya

DGE is currently in negotiations with businesses in Nairobi to form a partnership that will provide critical environmental compliance services in Kenya. Stay tuned!

Sunset at the Tsavo West National Park, Kenya