EPA opens first regional office in Whim, Berbice
Press Release –EPA opens first regional office in Whim, Berbice April 25, 2019- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) commissioned its first regional office at Whim Village, East Berbice – Corentyne. This milestone achievement signals EPA’s commitment to its mandate to oversee the sustainable use of Guyana’s environmental resources. This physical expansion will directly support the […]
7Th Annual Environmental Education Workshop For Teachers
Forty nine trained in EPA’s 7th Annual Environmental Education Workshop for Teachers Education is the foundation for progress and teachers are key to laying that foundation. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognizes competent teachers as an asset in the national and global movement for advancing environmental education and awareness in all spheres of society. This […]
Generators authorised for better management
EPA looking to have the use of Generators authorised for better management The Air Quality and Noise Management Programme (AQNMP) hosted a meeting on June 13, 2018, with the Ministry of Public Infrastructure – Rural Electrification Programme (MOPI -REP) and Guyana Electrical Inspection Department (GEI); the Mayor and City Council (M&CC); Guyana Fire Service (GFS) […]
EPA engages Community Forestry Organisations
Press Release EPA engages Community Forestry Organisations in Region 10 Forty two (42) representatives from the Kwakwani, Ituni, Aroaima, Hururu, Great Falls and # 58 Miles Mabura communities benefitted from capacity building workshops under the European Union Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (EU FLEGT) programme. As part of EU FLEGT programme, the Environmental Protection […]
EPA conducts workshop for Community Forestry Organisations
EPA conducts workshop for Community Forestry Organisations in Region 2 January 08, 2018 – Thirty (30) representatives from Community Forest Organisation (CFOs) in Region 2, participated in a capacity building workshop on Friday, January 04, 2019. This workshop which was held in the Boardroom of the Regional Democratic Council in Region 2 and focused on […]
EPA engages students and Community Forestry Organisations in Region 9
Press Release EPA engages students and Community Forestry Organisations in Region 9 on Environmental Authorisation under the EU FLEGT programme. January 17, 2019 – Twenty-eight (28) persons from the two Community Forest Organisations, the North Rupununi District Development Council, Bina Hill Institute and the Guyana Forestry Commission were beneficiaries of EPA’s workshop held in Annai, […]
Are you burning your waste
Are you burning your waste The burning of waste, sometimes referred to as opening burning or backyard burning, is an environmentally poor waste management option. You may have had the disturbing experience of being in your home when suddenly everything is in a cloud of smoke. As we travel through communities all across Guyana, we […]
Region 1 Community Forestry
Press Release Region 1 Community Forestry Organisations benefits from EPA workshop under EU FLEGT programme January 15, 2019 – Twenty seven (27) representatives from five (5) Community Forest (CFOs) benefitted from the day long workshop held in Mabaruma, Region 1. This is the fourth workshop hosted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the EU […]
EPA partners with WWF to strengthen management of Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining (ASGM) industry in Guyana
EPA partners with WWF to strengthen management of Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining (ASGM) industry in Guyana The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in collaboration with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Guianas – Guyana Country Office, with support from the Netherlands Commission on Environmental Assessment partnered to successfully execute a one week training workshop from July […]
EPA conducts workshop for Community Forest Organisations in Region 7
Press Release EPA conducts workshop for Community Forest Organisations in Region 7 February 20th, 2019–Thirty four (34)participants representing Community Forest Organisation (CFOs) and Youth groups benefited from a capacity building workshop inBartica, Region 7, on Wednesday February 14, 2019. This workshop which was held in the Boardroom of the Regional Democratic Council,Region 7, focused on […]
