234 volunteers, 3,702 lbs of trash and new policies in motion This year’s waste count consisted of:Plastic – 985.91 lbsGlass – 111.82 lbsMiscellaneous items (appliances, electronics, tyres etc.) – 2, 604.78 lbsThe aim of this activity is to bring to national attention the pressing environmental issue of marine pollution due...
The Environmental Management Authority (EMA), through its Biodiversity Unit and People,Public and Private (3P) Network, in collaboration with the Wildlife Section of the Forestry Division, Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries (MALF), hosted a sensitisation session on Wednesday, 20 August 2025 at the Caroni Swamp Visitors’ Centre. The session was...
We are pleased to share highlights from EMA’s Internship Journey 2025, which captures the experiences and contributions of this year’s interns. Speaking on behalf of the 2025 intern cohort, Ms. Camryn Cunningham shares her perspective on the programme and reflects on the value of the internship experience.We invite you to view and...
On July 22, 2025, the National Sea Turtle Task Force (NSTTF), with support from the Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard, successfully conducted a site visit to six remote sea turtle nesting beaches along the North Coast of Trinidad. Click Here To Read More
What is the BIOREACH Project? The Biodiversity Conservation and Agroecological Land Restoration in Productive Landscapes of Trinidad and Tobago (BIOREACH) Project is a 4 year initiative aimed at conserving local biodiversity, restoring degraded landscapes and improving the livelihoods of rural communities throughout Trinidad and Tobago.Funded by the Global Environment Facility...
The Environmental Management Authority (EMA) recently concluded its 2025 Vacation Internship Programme, providing thirteen university students with an opportunity to gain valuable work experience with the Authority from June to August 2025.Over the course of the three-month internship, participants had the opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience within the Authority’s...
In a proactive move to address the growing threat of wildfires, the Environmental Management Authority (EMA), under the Global Environment Facility (GEF) funded project ‘Biodiversity Conservation and Agroecological Land Restoration in Productive Landscapes of Trinidad and Tobago’ (BIOREACH), has teamed up with the University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT) to...
Connecting the Dots to SDGs More Than Planning, Taking Action to Achieve Sustainable Development”. It showcases the outstanding work of the Ministry of Planning, Economic Affairs & Development (MPEAD) and its key agencies, including the EMA. Click Here to Read
Flooding in Trinidad and Tobago - A Growing Challenge Like many Small Island Developing States (SIDS), Trinidad and Tobago is particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change — a threat that is expected to accelerate in the coming decades. Weather patterns such as droughts, wildfires, floods, hurricanes, and heatwaves...