Antigua Barbuda Department of Environment

Antigua Barbuda Department of Environment The Department of Environment falls within the Ministry of Health and the Environment, in the Government of Antigua and Barbuda.
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The Department of Environment was formed in 1996 with a primary focus of negotiating and implementing all international environmental agreements in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Since then, the Department's responsibilities has expanded to include the following:

• Produce a comprehensive natural resource map. This map will identify major areas of importance to the health of the environment. These include watersheds, coral reef, mangroves, forest and protected areas. This map may also be used for natural resource management, physical planning and financial purposes.
• Develop and implement a national environmental awareness program. This will include the introduction of environmental education into the school curriculum.
• Develop and implement projects related to the rehabilitation and protection of the environment.
• Identify and coordinate the implementation of Antigua and Barbuda commitments to International Environmental Agreements. This will include the coordinating of the implementation of the recommendations, of the National Coordinating Mechanism for Environmental conventions.
• Coordinate the development of Environmental Legislation in all areas of environmental management.
• Develop and implement a program of beautification the Beaches;
• Design and implement a program to protect and enhance the beaches.
• To provide advice to the general public, other government agencies on environmental issues.
• To coordinate the process of conducting environmental impacts assessment for all major developments. In addition to request Operational Impact Assessment for existing business.
• Produce a state of the Environment report, every two years. This report should give comprehensive information on the health of the environment including impacts upon human health, i.e. water, and air pollution, and chemicals in food.
• Develop and implement any other activity as directed by the Cabinet, Minister or Permanent Secretary.

Last week, deployed three of these buoys around Antigua and Barbuda. Unfortunately, over the weekend, one of the buoys...
26/08/2026

Last week, deployed three of these buoys around Antigua and Barbuda. Unfortunately, over the weekend, one of the buoys went missing. We have since located it on Barbuda and retrieved virtually intact.

We are therefore appealing to all mariners and other persons who may encounter these buoys to treat them as an important national asset. The data they collect are critical to improving our understanding of marine conditions and strengthening the accuracy and reliability of weather and marine forecasts, ultimately helping to improve safety at sea.

These buoys are designed to operate in the marine environment and should not be moved, tampered with, or interfered with. If you encounter one, please leave it undisturbed and report any concerns or unusual activity to the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service.

These buoys are there to serve you and to help keep you safe. Please help us protect them so they can continue to provide the data on which better forecasts and warnings depend.

Please note our offices will be closed today at 12 PM. Thank you for your understanding
29/07/2026

Please note our offices will be closed today at 12 PM. Thank you for your understanding

23/07/2026
Financial institutions are invited to participate in the 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 on 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟏𝟒, 𝐚𝐭 𝟏...
29/06/2026

Financial institutions are invited to participate in the 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 on 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟏𝟒, 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝟏:𝟎𝟎 𝐚.𝐦. This capacity-building session is designed to strengthen the financial sector's ability to support innovation and technology transfer for climate mitigation and adaptation, with a focus on electric mobility and renewable energy. Register today to reserve your place: e4d66643-8827-4395-9513-94d35f56ddb0@731b0248-1146-4374-b173-9dc513ee84a2" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e4d66643-8827-4395-9513-94d35f56ddb0@731b0248-1146-4374-b173-9dc513ee84a2

Transport operators are invited to participate in a 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 on 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟏𝟒, 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝟎:𝟎𝟎 𝐚...
29/06/2026

Transport operators are invited to participate in a 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 on 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟏𝟒, 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝟎:𝟎𝟎 𝐚.𝐦. This capacity-building session is designed to strengthen record-keeping practices and business models, helping operators improve their operations and position themselves to access sustainable financing opportunities. Register today to secure your spot: 9acec1c1-1340-494c-a58b-efe85a1e7ef3@731b0248-1146-4374-b173-9dc513ee84a2" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/9acec1c1-1340-494c-a58b-efe85a1e7ef3@731b0248-1146-4374-b173-9dc513ee84a2

The Department of Environment has released the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) Report for Phase 1 of t...
29/06/2026

The Department of Environment has released the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) Report for Phase 1 of the UWI Expansion Project. The assessment outlines the project's potential environmental and social impacts, along with the measures proposed to avoid, reduce, and manage those impacts throughout the development. Members of the public and other stakeholders are encouraged to review the report and stay informed as the project advances. Please see the Department of Environment's website for more details: https://environment.gov.ag/2026/06/29/esia-uwi-expansion-project-phase-1/

The Department of Environment has posted the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report for the proposed Ariadine Vill...
29/06/2026

The Department of Environment has posted the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report for the proposed Ariadine Villa development at Pearns Point. The report provides an assessment of the project's potential environmental and social impacts, along with proposed mitigation measures and recommendations. Interested residents, stakeholders, and members of the public are encouraged to review the report and submit any feedback as part of the environmental review process. Please see the Department of Environment's website for more details:

https://environment.gov.ag/2026/06/29/environmental-impact-assessment-eia-report-ariadine-villa-pearns-point/

The Department of Environment wishes to advise the public that all air conditioning (AC) units available under the SIRF ...
17/06/2026

The Department of Environment wishes to advise the public that all air conditioning (AC) units available under the SIRF Fund have been fully allocated.

At this time, there are no additional AC units available, and we are unable to provide a timeline for when more units may become available.

Interested persons are reminded that Polycarbonate Sheets remain available for purchase through the SIRF Fund programme.

For further information, please contact:
📧 [email protected]

Thank you for your continued interest and understanding.

𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐘 𝐎𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘The Department of Environment, in partnership with the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF), invites...
17/06/2026

𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐘 𝐎𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘

The Department of Environment, in partnership with the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF), invites qualified consultants, firms, or consortia to submit proposals for the establishment and operationalization oThe Department of Environment, in partnership with the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF), invites qualified consultants, firms, or consortia to submit proposals for the establishment and operationalization o the SIRF NGO Window.

This consultancy will support efforts to expand access to biodiversity and climate finance for civil society organizations, helping to strengthen environmental stewardship and sustainable development initiatives in Antigua and Barbuda.

Application Deadline: June 30, 2026
Modality: Remote Consultancy
Budget: US$50,000

For full details and application requirements, please visit:
https://environment.gov.ag/2026/06/17/consultancy-to-support-the-establishment-and-operationalization-of-sirf-ngo-window-inbox/

Interested and qualified applicants are encouraged to apply before the deadline.

Happy World Environment Day 🌎
05/06/2026

Happy World Environment Day 🌎

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