Soualigans Develop Environmental Justice Statement during St. Martin Book Fair

On June 6, residents from across St. Martin gathered at the University of St. Martin during the 2026 St. Martin Book Fair to collaboratively develop an Environmental Justice Statement for the island. Participants engaged in a facilitated community session, responding to questions about what they value, are losing, and desire for St. Martin's environment. The process aimed to ensure collective input, with all responses recorded, discussed, and prioritized. The resulting statement declares St. Martin as "our home, our inheritance, and our responsibility," emphasizing the natural environment's foundational role in the island's future development, health, culture, and economy.