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EPD Invites Feedback On Draft Position Paper

The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) has drafted a Position Paper for the Fifth Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, and is inviting the public’s feedback.

The Marine Pollution Control Act 392A

The Marine Pollution Control Act 392A and the Table of Prohibited Concentrations are now available.

Complete Discharger Information Report

The complete discharger information report is now available to applicable person for download.

International Day for Clean Air for Blue Skies 2023 Article

The world today marked the fourth International Day of Clean Air for blue skies with calls to build multistakeholder partnerships, bolster investment and embrace our shared responsibility to address air pollution.

Consultancy Opportunity for a National Project Assistant

The Implementing Sustainable Low and Non-Chemical Development in Small Island Developing States (ISLANDS) programme seeks to address the sound management of chemicals and waste in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS).

Introducing Our New Portal for Reporting Derelict Buildings and Vehicles!

The Environmental Protection Department in association with the Lands and Surveys Department are thrilled to announce the launch of our latest initiative.

Green Paper on the 2020 Water Protection and Land Use and Zoning Policy

This Green Paper was prepared as a consultative document under the guidance of the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources:

Environment Month Article Combating Plastic Waste In the Caribbean

This article Combating Plastic Waste in the Caribbean addresses the ongoing efforts of the recent Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee meeting to tackle the growing problem of plastic waste in the Caribbean.

Asbestos Contractors List

The EPD wishes to advise the public that the list of approved asbestos removal contractors has been made available for download.