Hon. Dr. Joyelle Clarke
St. Kitts and Nevis joins the world to re-emphasize and re-evaluate our strategic direction on the environment and climate change.
A sustainable island state.
A vision built around resilience, participation and strong environmental governance.
Climate change and its devastating effects on our lives and livelihoods are real. Biodiversity loss, pollution and water shortages add to the planetary crises threatening our collective future.
This reality helped shape the establishment of the Ministry of Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment in August 2022.
The “NOW” is a priority for St. Kitts and Nevis, underpinned by a clear path forward toward becoming the first sustainable island state.
Across Government, our purpose bridges the work of Ministries and statutory bodies to adapt and transform resilient livelihoods for the future.
I am here to lead and implement transparent, robust and actionable pathways to realize this goal.
With a firm commitment and an imaginative trajectory for St. Kitts and Nevis as a sustainable island state, I present the strategic priorities of my Ministry.
Three priorities. One direction.
Strengthening the Legal Framework
Ensuring the necessary consultations, reviews and analyses of current and new legislation.
Resilience
Identifying and adapting mitigative measures to the existential threats affecting climate, economy and resources.
Participation
Creating opportunities to discuss, learn and act for better environmental stewardship in everyday life.
Five pillars shaping our future.
The Ministry is championing the integration of five cross-cutting pillars as part of its vision for a sustainable island state.
Water
Food
Energy
Sustainable Industries
Technology
Together, we can build a sustainable future.
I remain committed and optimistic. Let us focus on our strengths, expertise, energies and resources as we work alongside our statutory boards and partners to realize our vision.