St. George’s Declaration of Principles for Environ...

This Declaration is a policy statement and a framework that will continue to evolve as progress is being realised, as new issues come to the fore and as new lessons are being learned. Its ambition is to become a living document that is continuously improved and updated through the combined efforts of all partners at the local, national, regional and international levels. St. George’s Declaration (SGD) of Principles for...

Species Susceptibility to Climate Change Impacts

The International Union for Conservation of Nature produces a list of threatened species and this publication of the Species Susceptibility to Climate Change Impacts is part of The 2008 Review of The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. The IUCN Red List is compiled and produced by the IUCN Species Programme based on contributions from a network of thousands of scientific experts around the world.

Status of the World’s Marine Species

The International Union for Conservation of Nature produces a list of threatened species and this publication of the Status of the World’s Marine Species is part of The 2008 Review of The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. The IUCN Red List is compiled and produced by the IUCN Species Programme based on contributions from a network of thousands of scientific experts around the world.

The Convention on Biological Diversity – Thi...

Antigua and Barbuda’s Third National Report to the Convention of Biological Diversity. Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity are required to report to the Conference of the Parties in compliance with their obligations under Article 26 of the Convention on Biological Diversity. The following format for the third national report was prepared in accordance with the requirements.

Water Quality Guidelines for Antigua and Barbuda

Point and non-point pollution are impacting Antigua and Barbuda’s (AB) freshwater and near shore marine water. Such pollution is adversely affecting drinking water supplies, recreational waters, and ecosystem survival. In this regard, there is need to introduce “Water Quality Guidelines” within these watersheds to safeguard the public and meet the needs of water for agriculture, fisheries and recreational...

Wise Practices for coping with Beach Erosion

A document produced by the Fisheries Division and the Development Control Authority in conjunction with the University of Puerto Rico,Sea Grant College Program, the Caribbean Development Bank and the UNESCO Environment and Development in Coastal Regions and in Small Islands.Wise practices for coping with beach...