Planning Economic Affairs and Development Minister Kennedy Swaratsingh and the Environmental Management Authority (EMA) are announcing the issuance of a Certificate of Environmental Clearance (CEC) to ExxonMobil Trinidad and Tobago Deepwater Limited (ExxonMobil) for the conduct of a 3-dimensional seismic survey, with a total area of 8,825 square kilometres within...
The Environmental Management Authority (EMA) has issued a Certificate of Environmental Clearance (CEC) to EOG Resources for the offshore exploration of two gas wells, TG1 and TG2, within the NCMA 4(a) Unlimited Block, located off the North Coast of Trinidad.This approval marks a significant milestone, as it is the first...
The Environmental Management Authority’s Board of Directors chaired by Mr. Doolar Ramlal recently initiated a meeting with the Tobago House of Assembly (THA), led by the Honourable Farley Augustine, Chief Secretary of the THA, focused on advancing Tobago’s key environmental priorities. The meeting centred on streamlining regulatory processes, addressing major development...
The Environmental Management Authority (EMA) recently hosted a series of Stakeholder Training Workshops on the Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emission Data. The sessions specifically targeted stakeholders from the manufacturing and waste sectors.The workshops formed part of the project titled “Preparation of Trinidad and Tobago’s First...
The Policy and Community Support Office (PACSO) of the Ministry of National Security recently met the Environmental Management Authority (EMA), to advance discussions on the development of a strengthened National Noise Pollution Policy and Action Plan.EMA Deputy Chairman, Ms. Neeala Mongroo, underscored the urgent national priority of effective noise pollution...
The Environmental Management Authority (EMA), through its Biodiversity Unit, recentlyhosted a sensitisation session at the Department of Natural Resources and Forestry(DNRF) in Tobago. This session was convened in response to reports from members of thepublic highlighting instances of unsustainable tourism practices. It follows a sensitisationsession for tour operators, held in...
Today, Minister of Planning, Economic Affairs and Development, the Honourable KennedySwaratsingh and the Minister with responsibility for the environment, distributed theinstruments of appointment to the members of the EMA's Board.The new Board will guide the Authority's strategic direction and ensure the continued protection and sustainable management of the nations environmental...
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) Board approved a record volume of climate finance for developing countries this week, greenlighting 22 new projects for climate action around the world. The USD 1.332 billion total is the largest amount approved at a GCF Board meeting and brings the year’s total to USD...
The Environmental Management Authority (EMA) has officially been accredited by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) as Trinidad and Tobago’s 1st Direct Access Entity (DAE) marking a significant achievement in enhancing Trinidad and Tobago’s capacity to access and manage international climate finance.The accreditation was approved by the GCF Board at its...