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...
The Environmental Management Authority’s (EMA’s), issuance of the Certificate of Environmental Clearance (CEC) - CEC6451/2022 followed an extensive, science-driven review process conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Environmental Management Act Chap. 35:05 and the CEC Rules, 2001. The CEC application was subject to detailed technical analysis, inter-agency consultation,...
The Environmental Management Authority (EMA) continues to advance transparent, science-based decision-making in support of national development, with the issuance of a Certificate of Environmental Clearance (CEC) for a major tourism project in Tobago. This approval reflects the EMA’s consistent application of its legislative mandate while enabling strategic investment aligned with...
Strengthening the ease of doing business while safeguarding the environment remains a priority for the Environmental Management Authority (EMA).In keeping with this commitment, EMA Chairman Doolar Ramlal, supported by Acting Managing Director Vidjaya Ramkhalawan, Sally Maharaj, Manager – Technical Services (Ag.), Tracey Oliveira-Harris, Environmental Programme Officer III and Suelan Chin,...
The Environmental Management Authority (EMA) participated in a high-level meeting at Government Plaza on 14 April 2026, aimed at improving the ease of doing business in Trinidad and Tobago through a more efficient national construction and development approval system.The meeting was chaired by the Honourable Saddam Hosein, Minister of Land...
The Board of Directors of the Environmental Management Authority (EMA) led by Chairman Doolar Ramlal, Deputy Chairman Neeala Mongroo and Directors Kadeem Williams, Nova Johnson, Keston Daniel, Avinash Phagoo, conducted a site visit to the Aripo Savannas. The field exercise was facilitated by the Forestry Division of the Ministry of...
After months of planning, preparation and creativity, students at Mason Hall Secondary School proudly unveiled their completed mural as part of the Enviro Club Mural Competition—an initiative led by the Environmental Management Authority (EMA) in collaboration with Sagicor General.Earlier this year, members of the school’s Enviro Club began preparing the...
In keeping with its ongoing commitment to strengthening collaboration, enhancing transparency and improving the overall efficiency of the Certificate of Environmental Clearance (CEC) permitting framework, the Environmental Management Authority (EMA) recently hosted a collaborative stakeholder engagement session with consultants who provide environmental services to upstream oil and gascompanies. Click Here...
Sustainable forests are essential to both environmental health and economic resilience. The Environmental Management Authority (EMA), through the GEF BIOREACH Project, is taking decisive action to strengthen forest management practices in Trinidad and Tobago, addressing past over-exploitation, protecting biodiversity, and supporting the long-term economic value of forest resources. These efforts...