The spirit of environmental stewardship was on full display on Saturday 12 September 2026, as approximately 240 volunteers gathered along the Foreshore, Audrey Jeffers Highway, Port of Spain, for the 2026 International Coastal Cleanup (ICC), the world’s largest volunteer coastal cleanup effort. Together, volunteers removed an estimated 4,000 pounds of...
Efficient Regulation. Responsible Development. A Stronger Trinidad and TobagoRecent reporting on ExxonMobil’s exploration activities in Trinidad and Tobago highlights an important point: effective environmental regulation can support investment while ensuring that environmental considerations remain central to development.In December 2025, the Environmental Management Authority (EMA) issued ExxonMobil Trinidad and Tobago Deepwater...
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The Environmental Management Authority (EMA) has commissioned the National Environmental Literacy Survey (ELS) 2026, a nationwide assessment that will measure environmental knowledge, attitudes and practices across Trinidad and Tobago. The survey will provide valuable data to help shape future environmental education programmes, policies and public awareness initiatives. Click Here To...
The Environmental Management Authority (EMA) commends the swift action of wildlife enforcement officers following a reported suspected sea turtle poaching incident at Lambeau Beach, Tobago, and reiterates the importance of protecting Trinidad and Tobago’s environmentally sensitive species. Click Here To Read Article
The Environmental Management Authority (EMA) honoured some of Trinidad and Tobago's most forward thinking organisations at the Green Leaf Awards (GLA) 2026, marking the revitalisation of the country's premier environmental recognition programme. Held under the theme, "Celebrating Sustainability in the Private Sector," the event recognised organisations demonstrating excellence in sustainability,...
The Environmental Management Authority (EMA), in its role as the Global Environment Facility (GEF)Operational Focal Point for Trinidad and Tobago, successfully hosted the GEF National Forum 2026 on 20 May 2026 in Trinidad at Hilton Trinidad & Conference Centre and on 26 May 2026 in Tobago at Comfort Inn &...
The Environmental Management Authority (EMA), in collaboration with the National Institute for Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (NIHERST), the Institute of Marine Affairs (IMA), and the Ministry of Education (MoE), officially launched the Water Quality Testing Video, a key educational resource developed for Secondary School students.The launch brought together...