Ministry Of Environment & NDU

The Department of Environment (DoE) is established under section 8 of the EPA 2002. It is responsible for:
• The administration of the environmental protection legislation;

• The design and development of environmental guidelines and standards;

• Acting as a national focal point for information and research on all environmental matters and assisting other Ministries and government agencies in their task of protecting and enhancing the quality of the environment.

The DoE, managed by a Director of Environment, is comprised of 8 divisions, comprising the Integrated Coastal Zone Management Division, whose duties are:

(a) develop an integrated management plan;

(b) coordinate regional and international projects;

(c) monitor coastal water quality and coastal resources, including wetlands;

(d) conduct and recommend studies on beach erosion and propose measures for its control;

(e) make recommendations for the upgrading of recreational facilities;

(f) coordinate the management of islets and outer islands;

(g) make recommendations on guidelines for coastal constructions;

(h) propose oil spill contingency planning and sensitivity mapping; and

(i) generally, make recommendations to the Minister of Environment on the management and protection of the coastal zone.

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