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The Environmental Management Authority is committed to protecting and conserving the natural environment to enhance the quality of life.

07/09/2026

The Air Quality Index has registered MODERATE at the Monitoring Stations of the (EMA) in Arima and Point Lisas at 1 p.m. today, Monday 7th September, 2026.
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07/09/2026

🌍💚 Clean Air is Essential for a Healthy Life

Air pollution can have devastating consequences for people and communities, contributing to premature deaths, childhood asthma and dementia. These impacts remind us that clean air is essential for a healthy life.

That’s why monitoring our air matters. Through the National Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Network, the Environmental Management Authority (EMA) monitors air quality across Trinidad and Tobago, generating valuable data that helps us understand air pollution trends, identify areas of concern and support informed environmental action.

But protecting air quality requires action from all of us, from cleaner energy and transportation to responsible industrial practices and stronger environmental protection.

We all have a role to play in keeping the air we breathe clean. 🌱 From choosing cleaner ways to travel and avoiding unnecessary burning, to maintaining vehicles, reducing energy consumption and supporting responsible environmental practices, our everyday choices can help reduce air pollution.

Ministry of Planning, Economic Affairs and Development Kennedy Swaratsingh GEF Small Grants Programme Trinidad and Tobago UNEP Cartagena Convention Secretariat & Caribbean Environment IDB Invest Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Basel Convention Regional Centre - Caribbean UN Environment Programme

04/09/2026

The Air Quality Index has registered GOOD at the Monitoring Stations of the (EMA) in Arima and Point Lisas but MODERATE in Port of Spain at 11 a.m. today, Friday 4th September, 2026.
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03/09/2026

🌿🐒 INSIDE A MONKEY’S PARADISE! 🐒🌿
Two fascinating Environmentally Sensitive Species (ESS) are featured in our latest video—but do you know their names? 👀
🎥 Watch the video on EMA’s YouTube and put your knowledge to the test!
Clink link to view video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oSkdrunTkU

💬 QUESTION: What are some of the threats the Trinidad howler monkey and Trinidad white-fronted capuchin face?

Drop your answers in the comments below! 👇

03/09/2026

The EMA is proud to have spearheaded the GHG Inventory Technical Expert Group Review for the Energy and Industrial Processes and Product Use (IPPU) Sectors, an important initiative aimed at strengthening Trinidad and Tobago’s greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory and enhancing the country’s capacity for accurate and robust GHG reporting.

The session brought together technical experts and key stakeholders to review the data, methodologies, assumptions and calculations that support the national GHG inventory. This Technical Expert Group Review is one of several technical reviews being undertaken in support of the National Inventory for Trinidad and Tobago’s Second Biennial Transparency Report (BTR), which is scheduled for submission in December 2026. The technical review process is an important step in strengthening the accuracy, completeness, consistency and transparency of Trinidad and Tobago’s national GHG data.

Through collaboration, knowledge-sharing and technical expertise, we continue to strengthen the quality and transparency of our climate data while supporting informed decision-making and meaningful climate action.

Ministry of Planning, Economic Affairs and Development Kennedy Swaratsingh GEF Small Grants Programme Trinidad and Tobago UNEP Cartagena Convention Secretariat & Caribbean Environment Programme IDB Invest Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Basel Convention Regional Centre - Caribbean

03/09/2026

The Air Quality Index has registered GOOD at the Monitoring Stations of the (EMA) in Arima and Point Lisas but MODERATE in Port of Spain at 11 a.m. today, Thursday 3rd September, 2026.
https://ei.weblakes.com/RTTPublic/DshBrdAQI

03/09/2026

𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙦𝙪𝙚 𝙀𝙣𝙫𝙞𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨, 𝙎𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙄𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙨
𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝘅 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝘂𝘁𝗲: 𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀
As part of our mission to protect the environment from Unintentional Persistent Organic Pollutants (UPOPs), two characters deserve special attention: Hex (Hexachlorobenzene, HCB) and Bute (Hexachlorobutadiene, HCBD). Both represent serious environmental and health challenges, but with informed action we can reduce their impact.

𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆?
𝗛𝗲𝘅: Once widely used as a fungicide, Hex is now found mainly in soil and water. His persistence threatens agricultural health and water quality long after his intentional use ended.
𝗕𝘂𝘁𝗲: A by-product of industrial processes, Bute contaminates air and water around manufacturing sites, posing risks to ecosystems and human health.

𝗙𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗲𝘅.
✅Support organic and sustainable farming to reduce chemical runoff.
✅Participate in soil and water conservation efforts.
✅Advocate for stronger monitoring and regulation of agricultural chemicals.

𝗕𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝘂𝘁𝗲.
✅Promote greener industrial practices and cleaner production technologies.
✅Choose products from companies committed to environmental responsibility.
✅Support community and policy initiatives to control industrial pollutants.
𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀
Every conscious choice—whether it’s selecting organic produce, reducing chemical use, or supporting eco-friendly industries—contributes to reducing the influence of Hex and Bute. Collective action is key to safeguarding our health and environment.

𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗢𝗣𝘀!
Together we can limit the damage of persistent pollutants and work toward a cleaner, safer planet.
Ready to learn more? Visit https://www.stopthepops.com/ to explore the UPOPs Family, understand the risks these pollutants pose, and discover how you can help build a cleaner, healthier future.

Ministry of Planning, Economic Affairs and Development Kennedy Swaratsingh GEF Small Grants Programme Trinidad and Tobago UNEP Cartagena Convention Secretariat & Caribbean Environment Programme IDB Invest Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Basel Convention Regional Centre - Caribbean

02/09/2026

🌍 Beyond Compliance: Turning ESG into Business Opportunity

What does it take to move from simply meeting environmental requirements to building businesses that are resilient, responsible and ready for the future?

At the AMCHAM T&T ESG Conference 2026, Wayne Simon Rajkumar, Senior Manager, Environmental Analysis and Coordination at the Environmental Management Authority (EMA), joins an accomplished panel to explore the intersection of environmental compliance, ESG, risk and business resilience and what it means for organisations navigating a rapidly changing sustainability landscape.

🗓 September 15, 2026 | 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
📍 Hyatt Regency Trinidad
🕚 Panel Discussion | 11:35 AM–12:45 PM
🔗 Register: https://www.amchamtt.com/2026-esg-conference

Joining the conversation:
✨ Melanie Richards — ANSA McAL
⚖️ Om Lalla — K.R. Lalla & Co.
📊 Marsha Ramnanan — PwC
🌿 Wayne Simon Rajkumar — EMA

From compliance to competitiveness, risk to resilience, the future of sustainable business is about more than meeting requirements, it’s about recognising opportunity.

Let’s shape that future together.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Ministry of Planning, Economic Affairs and Development Kennedy Swaratsingh GEF Small Grants Programme Trinidad and Tobago UNEP Cartagena Convention Secretariat & Caribbean Environment Programme IDB Invest Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Basel Convention Regional Centre - Caribbean

02/09/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗼 𝗨𝗣𝗢𝗣𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲?
UPOPs are toxic, hard-to-degrade by-products of industrial and combustion processes.
Here is where these hidden hazards thrive:
𝗦𝗼𝗶𝗹 & 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿:
Hex [Hexachlorobenzene] (from agricultural burning) and Pent [Pentachlorobenzene] (from waste incineration) contaminate ecosystems and agriculture.
𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗭𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀:
Bute [Hexachlorobutadiene] (from chemical runoff) and Nap [Polychlorinated Naphthalenes] (from high-temp refining) leave lasting toxic footprints.
𝗨𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗶𝗿:
Diox [Polychlorinated Dibenzo-p-dioxins] and Tox [Polychlorinated Dibenzofurans] spread through vehicle exhaust, traffic congestion, and improper waste burning.
𝗢𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀:
Polly [Polychlorinated Biphenyls] (from dye manufacturing) bioaccumulates in marine food webs.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝘅:
Mitigating these pollutants requires systemic change. By adopting Best Available Techniques (BAT) and Best Environmental Practices (BEP), we can eliminate them at the source.

Be part of the solution. Visit https://www.stopthepops.com/ to learn more about UPOPs, access educational resources, and join the Stop the POPs campaign to help protect people and the planet.

Ministry of Planning, Economic Affairs and Development Kennedy Swaratsingh GEF Small Grants Programme Trinidad and Tobago UNEP Cartagena Convention Secretariat & Caribbean Environment Programme IDB Invest Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Basel Convention Regional Centre - Caribbean

02/09/2026

The Air Quality Index has registered GOOD at the Monitoring Stations of the (EMA) in Arima but MODERATE in Port of Spain and Point Lisas at 11 a.m. today, Wednesday 2nd September, 2026.
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