Pollution

Types of pollution include terrestrial and marine pollution in solid-, liquid-, air-, noise-, and light pollution forms.

Despite strong laws, pollution has become a serious threat to North-east Tobago’s ecosystems, our livelihoods, communities, and ecosystems, policing is very poor and the “Polluter Pays Principle” is not applied.

• Residents, visitors, and all Divisions of the THA are aware of the serious negative impact of pollution on resident’s health, the economy, and our ecosystem and significantly reduce all forms of pollution.

• The relevant pollution laws, regulations, and policies are fully enforced by the THA, Coast Guard, and the Police.

• Develop and implement outreach programmes on the effects of pollution on health, economy, and ecosystems;

• build the capacity and dedication of the police force and other state representatives to enforce environmental laws;

• fully implement and enforce the “Polluter Pays Principle”;

• implement pollution monitoring through litter wardens and community groups; and

• implement improved waste management, specifically the reduction of waste in general.

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