The GRULAC Regional Preparatory Meeting for the 2025 BRS COPs will be hosted in Trinidad and Tobago, by the BCRC-Caribbean in collaboration with the BRS Secretariat. Attendees from thirty-one (31) Parties to the Conventions in the GRULAC Region are expected to attend. The meeting will span three (3) days from March 18 – 20, 2025 at the Hilton Trinidad and Conference Centre. This meeting will enable Parties to prepare for the 2025 BRS COPs, discuss pertinent matters and identify regional priorities and challenges to achieving the goals of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions. 

Travel Information

Visa Requirements

All participants should determine whether or not a visa or any formal document is required for entry into Trinidad and Tobago. It is the responsibility of the attendee to obtain their visa. However, if assistance is needed, the BCRC-Caribbean can lend support by providing the necessary supporting documentation. Please note that the BCRC-Caribbean will be doing visa waivers for the required countries.

Travel 

Travel for funded participants will be arranged by the BCRC-Caribbean through A’s Travel Service Ltd. Participants are advised that the most direct and economical route from their location to Trinidad and Tobago will be reserved and sent by Ms. Karen Persad via e-mail for confirmation. Upon receipt, please review the travel details to confirm that all information is correct. Following written confirmation, flights will be booked by the travel agency. Any adjustment to the flight arrangements (including upgrades and/or
change of flights) following your confirmation and our booking of the flight will be the responsibility of the participant.

Hotel Accommodation

Funded Participants 

Participants funded by the BCRC-Caribbean will be provided with pre-paid accommodation at the Hilton Trinidad and Conference Centre, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. 

Telephone: 1-868-624-3211

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For additional information please click: Logistics Note – GRULAC