National Adaptation Plan: Sectoral Adaptation Plan (SAP)
The National Adaptation Plan (NAP) The National Adaptation Plan (NAP) will serve as a roadmap for showcasing how Antigua and Barbuda’s actual and potential efforts to adjust to climate change. It includes Sectoral Adaptation Plans (SAPs), specifically for the(i) Wholesale and Retail;(ii) Tourism;(iii) Infrastructure and Housing;(iv) Food Security;(v) Finance;(vi) Culture and Historical Sites; and(vii) Water. Also contributing to the NAP are Local Area Adaptation Plans (LAAPs), which were developed for the City of St. John’s; the Airport/Fitches Creek Area; and the Area from Jolly Harbour to Johnsons Point. Stakeholders played a crucial role in shaping these plans, making decisions on the strategies and interventions required to effectively address climate change impacts. The NAP and its associated SAPs and LAAPs collectively provide a holistic approach to climate change adaptation in Antigua and Barbuda, guiding decision-making processes and promoting the resilience of key sectors/ areas in the face of climate challenges.
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report ARIADINE VILLA, Pearn’s Point
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report Ariadine Villa, Pearn’s Point Project Description The development involves a privately owned, three-storey luxury villa on Lots 32 and 33 (Parcel 41) within the Pearns Point master-planned community. The villa may be supplemented in the future with ancillary structures such as a spa, pool house, and guest suite. Vehicular access will be via internal estate roads connected to Jennings Main Road and Hermitage Road. Site Setting and Environmental Context The villa is sited on a prominent coastal headland within a low-density residential zone, featuring direct marine frontage. Recent storms have caused beach erosion and periodic inundation along the tombolo connecting the headland to Pearn Hill, emphasizing the need for resilient siting, coastal setbacks, and elevated finished floor levels. Preliminary geotechnical, topographic, and excavation surveys identified subsurface features, including a cave system beneath the headland. Infrastructure and Utilities The project will be serviced by a combination of on-site and national infrastructure systems: • Electricity: Supplied via the national grid through existing/planned utility corridors. • Water Supply: Groundwater abstraction supplemented by on-site reverse osmosis (RO) desalination, ensuring a reliable potable water source. • Wastewater Treatment: On-site system using a Kingspan Klargester Biodisc (RBC) with septic tank. • Effluent Management: Proposed reuse for irrigation or alternative disposal subject to regulatory approval. • Desalination (RO) System: The RO system will treat abstracted groundwater to potable standards. The process will generate a concentrated brine stream, which will require appropriate management to prevent adverse environmental impacts. Please download the full document below to review and provide feedback. Download Here
Environmental & Social Impact Assessment University of the West Indies Expansion Project (Phase 1)
Environmental & Social Impact Assessment University of the West Indies Expansion Project (Phase 1) Project Description The proposed UWIFIC Phase 1 expansion forms part of a 3-phased development to accommodate increasing student enrolment, which has grown from approximately 434 students (2021/2022) to over 1,100 in 2025, with projections of up to 5,000 students and 500 staff. Phase 1 covers approximately 13 acres and includes academic buildings, student housing, a sports complex, wastewater treatment plant, internal roadways, and approximately 127 parking spaces. The project is supported by an estimated US$80 million investment and establishes core infrastructure for future campus expansion. Site Location and Context The project is located within the Five Islands area on the southwestern peninsula of Antigua and lies within a mixed-use landscape of residential communities, coastal systems, and environmentally sensitive features, including Hanson’s Bay, adjacent wetlands, and the nearby Cooks Sanitary Landfill. Infrastructure and Utilities The project includes integrated infrastructure systems, including electrical supply (2 MVA for Phase 1, increasing to 5-6 MVA at full build-out), potable water supported by rainwater harvesting, on-site wastewater treatment using modular FBBR technology, and telecommunications infrastructure. Stormwater will be managed through engineered drainage networks and detention systems. Please download the full document below to review and provide feedback. Download Here
(EIA) Environmental Impact AssessmentSandals Grande Overwater Villas, Antigua
Environmental Impact Assessment Sandals Grande Overwater Villas Sandals Grande, Antigua, has submitted a proposal for the creation of over-water suites at their property on the North-Western side of the island of Antigua. This is part of a project to expand the offerings of the resort, through the construction of sixteen (13) overwater suites of varying sizes, which will be connected by a boardwalk supported on piles. The Department of Environment has requested an EIA to be conducted which focuses on the most seaward portion of the structure, as any construction in the area is likely to have a negative effect on the seagrass beds in this area. Please download document below to review and provide feedback. Download Here
Environmental Review and Public Consultation for the Barbuda Road Rehabilitation Project
Environmental Review and Public Consultation for the Barbuda Road Rehabilitation Project The Government of Antigua and Barbuda through the Ministry of Housing and Works has comissioned the following documents, for Civil Works Design and Construction Supervision of River Road, Codrington Wharf Area and Other Areas in Barbuda under the Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Loan (Hurricane Irma Project). The general public is invited to review and comment on: Inception Report Consultancy Services for Civil Works Design and Construction Supervision Inception Report – Social and Gender Sensitisation Corridor Characterisation and Ranking Report Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP)
Request for Proposal – Socio-Economic & Gender Impact Analysis of Low-Carbon and Climate-Resilient Electric Mobility
Background Antigua and Barbuda is advancing low-carbon and climate-resilient electric mobility initiatives. As these initiatives develop, the Department of Environment requires a practical report that helps explain how electric mobility may affect men and women in economically vulnerable communities within the national context. The assignment is intended to produce a useful, context-relevant report rather than a large-scale national study. The analysis should be proportionate to the available time and resources, make use of existing information where possible, and provide practical observations and recommendations Purpose and Objective The objective of this assignment is to prepare a concise socio-economic and gender impact analysis establishing how low-carbon and climate-resilient electric mobility may affect men and women in economically vulnerable communities in Antigua and Barbuda. – Assess baseline socio-economic conditions, transport realities, and mobility-related constraints affecting economically vulnerable communities, using available data and limited additional inquiry where needed. – Examine how electric mobility may influence household economy, access, affordability, livelihoods, resilience, and local public health in a practical and context-sensitive way. – Ensure that findings, analysis, and recommendations are gender-disaggregated wherever data permits, with specific attention to differences affecting men and women. – Provide concise, practical recommendations relevant to project implementation and the national context. Please download the full Document for Submission details. Deadline June 30th Download Here
Request for Proposal – Just Transition Assessment and Action-Oriented Report for the Local Workforce
Background Antigua and Barbuda is advancing low-emission and climate-resilient development, including electric mobility and related workforce transitions. In 2021, a just transition workforce report was prepared for Antigua and Barbuda and now serves as a key reference point for follow-on work. The Department of Environment seeks a concise, practical follow-on report that draws substantially from the existing just transition report, updates the most relevant findings where needed, and provides action-oriented recommendations suitable for the national context. This is not intended to be a large stand-alone national strategy exercise. Purpose and Objective The objective of this assignment is to prepare a practical just transition assessment and action-oriented report for Antigua and Barbuda’s local workforce, drawing primarily from the existing baseline report and supplementing it with limited updated analysis where necessary. – Review and synthesize the existing just transition report and other relevant supporting documents as the main evidence base, with key findings presented by gender and age wherever data permits. – Identify the most relevant workforce vulnerabilities, likely transition opportunities, and priority skills gaps associated with the electric mobility ecosystem and related low-carbon transition activities. – Map key roles across the value chain, including operators, technicians, informal businesses, supporting services, and relevant public officials and regulators, at a practical level appropriate to the assignment. – Identify feasible public-private support measures and coordination options, including possible approaches involving government, labour representatives, private sector actors, and training institutions. – Prepare concise, context-appropriate recommendations and an action matrix that are useful for Antigua and Barbuda’s national context. Please download the full Document for Submission details. Deadline June 30th Download Here
Fire Suppression Equipment for EV Incidents Handed Over to Fire Department
Fire Service Receives Fire Blanket The Honourable Sir Molwyn Joseph, Minister of Environment, has led efforts to enhance national emergency response capacity with the introduction of specialized fire suppression equipment for electric vehicle (EV) incidents. Through the Ministry of Environment, a set of fire blankets—large-scale, high-temperature resistant covers designed to immediately contain and suppress electric vehicle fires—has been formally handed over to the Antigua and Barbuda Fire Department. This marks the first time EV-specific safety equipment has been made available to the Fire Service in Antigua and Barbuda. The fire blankets were donated by SalvageWire, with the Ministry of Environment facilitating their transfer and integration into national emergency response systems. Prior to the start of hands-on training, the Sustainable Low-Emission Island Mobility (SLIM) Project facilitated a technical presentation for fire officers, providing critical guidance on the proper use, capabilities, and safety protocols associated with the fire blankets. Minister Joseph highlighted the importance of proactive planning, noting that as electric vehicles become more common, Antigua and Barbuda must be equipped with the tools and training necessary to respond effectively to new and evolving risks.This initiative reflects the Ministry’s continued commitment to climate resilience, innovation, and the protection of lives and property across Antigua and Barbuda, advancing the objectives of the Sustainable Low-Emission Island Mobility (SLIM) Project.
Request for Proposal – Independent Expert Monitor
Background The Ethics and Audit Committee (EAC) of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Board has identified integrity compliance gaps and recommended remedial measures in relation to IIU Case Nos. 22-022 and 22-030. In accordance with the EAC’s directive, the DoE is required to engage an independent expert monitor (“Monitor”) to oversee, assess, and provide evidence-based confirmation regarding the sufficiency and effectiveness of remedial actions undertaken by the Direct Entity (DoE). The Monitor’s work will support the IIU in determining compliance status for reporting to the EAC. Purpose and Objective The objective of this four (4) month engagement is to: Conduct an independent review of relevant governance and integrity systems; Monitor the DoE’s implementation of corrective measures; Provide evidence-based assessments to the IIU; Support confirmation of compliance with EAC recommendations. The Monitor shall act independently and impartially throughout the engagement. For more details please download the document below. Download Here
Social Inclusion Awardees
Social Inclusion Programme Grant Beneficiaries Name Project Items St. Paul’s Empowerment Centre GCF Polycarbonate Hard Glass Polycarbonate Sheets PVC Floor Adhesive Tiles 24,000 BTU AC Unit/8 units/8 Brackets 12,000 BTU AC Unit/4 units/4 Brackets Drill Point Self Tapping Self Drilling Screws/3 Boxes Plastic Screw cap/2 Mounting Base/2 WPC 30 Wall Cladding 05 Light Grey/100 Green Bay Primary School Social Inclusion 12,000/2 National Solid Waste Management Authority, Landfill Maintenance Office Social Inclusion 12,000/1 Swetes Clinic Social Inclusion 12,000/1 18,000/1 St. Andrews Anglican Church Social Inclusion 36,000/8 24,000/2