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Protect.
Preserve.
Sustain.
The Department of Environment is the primary governing body concerning environmental issues in Saint Christopher and Nevis.
Management & Development
To provide for the better management and development of the natural and historic resources of Saint Christopher and Nevis for purposes of conservation; the establishment of national parks, historic and archaeological sites and other protected areas of natural or cultural importance, including the Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park.
Sustainable Solutions
To provide for related or incidental matters.
Protecting natural resources. Promoting stewardship.
The Department initiates, oversees, coordinates, integrates, regulates, facilitates and monitors environmental protection and conservation strategies and measures throughout Saint Christopher and Nevis.
Turning responsibility into action.
The Department's work spans policy, conservation, sustainable development, international cooperation and environmental information.
Environmental Protection
Initiate, oversee, coordinate, integrate, regulate, facilitate and monitor environmental protection and conservation strategies and measures.
Sustainable Development
Initiate and implement environmental policies, programmes and projects to achieve sustainable development in Saint Christopher and Nevis.
International Cooperation
Negotiate environmental treaties initiated by regional and international inter-governmental organisations.
Community Partnerships
Work in close collaboration with non-governmental organisations to support conservation and environmental protection.
Government Coordination
Oversee environmental policies, programmes and projects undertaken by other Government departments and ministries.
Environmental Information
Provide environmental information, data, statistics and reports to inter-governmental and non-governmental organisations.
Administration
Meet members of the administrative team supporting the work of the Department of Environment.
Derionne Edmeade
Zoriah Bradshaw
Tawana Willock
Jevon Connor
Protecting today. Preserving tomorrow.
Through conservation, environmental management, policy and collaboration, the Department works toward a more sustainable future for Saint Christopher and Nevis.