International Convention For Environment In Nassau
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Explanation: The agency that protects human health and the natural environment is the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources in The Bahamas provides for the prevention or control of pollution, the regulation of activities, and the administration, conservation and sustainable use of the environment; and for connected purposes.
Major laws relative to ESG include the Environmental Planning and Protection Act, 2019 (EPPA) whose objective, inter alia, is to “protect the environment of The Bahamas while providing for development in a way that maintains ecological integrity and the social and economic welfare of local communities.” The EPPA makes ...
An Act to promote the conservation and maintenance of the environment in the interest of health, for proper sanitation in matters of food and drinks and generally, for the provision and control of services, activities and other matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Federal Agencies and Regulations Environmental Protection Agency. Environmental Protection Agency: Laws & Regulations. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Department of Justice Environment and Natural Resources Division. EPA National Library Network. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Digital Library.
The Bahamas Environment Science and Technology (BEST) Commission is the main agency responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the achievements of the NBSAP. In July 2008, The Ministry of Environment was created to amalgamate the majority of the agencies responsible for the environment.
NameTitle McIntosh, Basil Walton Minister of State for Aviation Miller, Vaughn Peterson Minister for the Environment and Natural Resources Mitchell, Frederick Audley Minister of Foreign Affairs Moxey, Ginger Maria Minister for Grand Bahama17 more rows
The Bahamas is committed to protecting biodiversity and marine life, and to conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development.
Fisheries, particularly staples like queen conch and spiny lobster, are the cornerstones of local economies along with the tourism sector, which means Bahamian livelihoods are inextricably linked to the health of the country's marine and coastal environments.
There are no rivers or major freshwater lakes in the country but several islands contain large brackish lakes, and many tidal creeks. Wetlands comprise 40% of the land area in The Bahamas and range from narrow fringes of trees along the coast, to extensive shallow wetlands, and to large tidal creek systems.