Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change

17 Aug

VI Government Seeks Cleaning Services for Restroom in Great Harbor

VI Government Seeks Cleaning Services for Restroom in Great Harbor The Government of the Virgin Islands is accepting bids to award a contract to provide More ...

23 Jul

ALERT TO BOATERS, DIVERS & SNORKELLERS PROTECT VIRGIN ISLANDS REEFS FROM INVASIVE PULSING CORALS

ALERT TO BOATERS, DIVERS & SNORKELLERS PROTECT VIRGIN ISLANDS REEFS FROM INVASIVE PULSING CORALS More ...

16 Jul

CLEANING SERVICES FOR RESTROOM FACILITY AT GREAT HARBOUR, JOST VAN DYKE, VIRGIN ISANDS

The public restroom facility at Great Harbour, Jost Van Dyke serves residents, visitors, boaters, and tourists who frequent the area throughout the year. Maintaining the More ...

Marine Estate Administration

The Marine Estate Administration Policy updates the guidance used by the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change since 1996 for the issuance of licences, permits and leases for the use of the seabed which is Crown Land. The Policy is founded on four main values which are equity, balance, fairness, and transparency. The Policy should guide the public regarding how applications for use of the seabed will be considered.

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14 Jul

Crown Lands Advisory Board - Standing Committee Members

The Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources, and Climate Change invites applications for membership on the Standing Committee of the Crown Lands Advisory Board, which was More ...

Beach Management

An overview of the Virgin Islands Beach Policy 2020, which balances public beach access with ecological preservation. The page covers the Long Bay, Beef Island Beach Management Plan and its 'Operation Restoration' initiative, alongside guidelines and application processes for non-commercial, short-term, and long-term commercial beach use permissions.

Long Bay, Beef Island Beach Management Plan

Application for non commercial use of beach

Application for short term commercial use of beach

Application for long term commercial use

Application for long term commerial use of beaches

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Green Pledge Programme

The Green Pledge Programme encourages all businesses and organizations, including NGOs, service groups and church groups, to “Go Green” by reducing their environmental impact.

The Green Pledge Drive, championed by the Premier, seeks to scale up the Green Pledge Programme! Help us get to over 100 businesses and organizations making a Green Pledge for Environment Month - June 2024!

Green pledge Action Plan Template

Green Pledge Registration Form

Green Pledge Guide

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Ecosystem Accounting

An introduction to ecosystem accounting in the Virgin Islands, explaining how monitoring the condition and economic value of environmental assets supports sustainable policy decisions. It highlights the annual reporting process initiated in partnership with EFTEC, the JNCC, and the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change.

Ecosystem Account Summary 2019

Ecosystem Account Technical Report 2020

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Environmental Legislation

An overview of the Virgin Islands' environmental framework, highlighting the 2007 Constitutional mandate for environmental protection, existing legislation, and the proposed Environment and Climate Change Bill aimed at creating a modern legal framework for conservation and climate adaptation.

BVI Green Paper - Environmental Management & Climate Adaption

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Operation Restoration

GET EXCITED! GET INVOLVED!

We’re restoring the beach dune and seagrape treeline!

Get excited! Operation Restoration has big targets with big benefits and many ways for you to get involved! Find out how below. For more information, please contact the Ministry.

Names of Seagrape Trees Announced on 8th June 2024 at Launch

Seagrape Tree Name Nomination Form

Seagrape Tree Sponsorship Form

Native Tree Sponsorship Form

Individual Volunteer Sign-Up Form

Secondary School Volunteer Sign-up Form

Organization Volunteer Sign-Up Form