Ministry of Environment and National Beautification (MENB), Blue and Green Economy (Barbados)

The Ministry of Environment and Natural Beautification is to promote and facilitate the sustainable use of our resources by encouraging the involvement of all citizens and the integration of environmental considerations into all aspects of national development.

Vision

To be the lead agency in the preservation, conservation, and protection of the country’s environment and to ensuring that environmental consideration is at the heart of Barbados’ Sustainable Development agenda.

Mission

The Mission of the Ministry of Environment and National Beautification is:

• To formulate and implement environmental management programmes that:
• Facilitate the sustainable use of our natural resources.
• Complement the national, social, and economic development agenda; and
• Include stakeholder input into decision making.”

Core Values

The Ministry of Environment and National Beautification Core Values are:

• Science driven, evidence-based decision-making
• Transparency
• Professionalism
• Respect

Objectives

To provide and promote a national framework for decision making based on the principles of sustainable environmental management to underpin national sustainable development.

To sensitize and educate all persons in Barbados about the importance of sound environmental management and the need to integrate environmental consideration in all aspects of their lives.