2. SStakeholder IInvolvement iin NNational · the Barbados Water Authority so as to eliminate the conflict of one agency being both supplier and regulator; 3.22 Conducting a cross-sectoral

Part II National Sustainable Development Action Plan

1. IIntroductionThis section forms the second part of the National SustainableDevelopment Policy. Detailed policy recommendations pertainingto specific sectors and/or issues are articulated, all with a view tofostering and supporting the pursuit of Sustainable Development.It must be noted however that although policy recommendationsare detailed in a sector by sector approach, policy makers andstakeholders are encouraged to adopt an integrated approachtowards policy implementation and resource managementwherever possible.

2. SStakeholder IInvolvement iin NNationalDecision MMaking

The importance of stakeholder participation in the decisionmaking, policy development and national planning processes isrecognised and articulated as one of the core principles ofSustainable Development. This principle is best served byappropriate and enforced legislation and accountability and isadvanced by the following recommendations:

2.1 The functioning of the National Commission onSustainable Development will be bolstered with a clear legalmandate and institutional mechanism to facilitate its future rolesas:

1. Monitoring body to oversee and evaluate theimplementation of the National SustainableDevelopment Policy.

2. Ex officio member on all developmental and/or planningboards with authority over the use of natural andenvironmental resources, including but not limited to theBWA, BHTA, PPC etc.

3. Advisory body to Government on SustainableDevelopment issues or other issues with as yetunrecognised implications for Sustainable Development("think tank").

4. Advisory body to national delegations to internationaland regional meetings addressing issues of SustainableDevelopment, or issues with implications for SustainableDevelopment.

5. "Endorser" of publications, projects or other initiativeswhich intend to promote Sustainable Development.

6. Publisher of documents evaluating in detail specificissues for concern in Barbados pertaining to SustainableDevelopment.

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It is recognised that Barbados is a water scarcecountry and that committed work is necessary toensure the sustainable management of thisresource. Equitable allocation and ongoingmonitoring of the fresh water resources ofBarbados are necessary to ensure its optimalutilisation, conservation and protection.

Specific policy recommendations towards thisend include:

3.1 Obtaining and analysing information andmaintaining up-to-date records of the totalavailable fresh water resources of Barbados;

3.2 Considering the establishment of a jointworking agreement with the University of theWest Indies (UWI) and/or any other appropriateinstitution, to facilitate the development andexecution of an effective and comprehensiveground water research programme;

3.3 Establishment of a system whereby datarelated to water resources including rainfallcollection, extraction, rainfall levels etc, iscollected, collated and stored effectively. Thisinformation should then contribute to thedevelopment of future water use andmanagement policies and programmes;

3.4 Phase out of the importation and use ofdevices that do not comply with internationalwater conservation standards;

3.5 Conduct public education and awarenessbuilding programmes to inform about theimportance of employing water conservationpractices in daily life;

3.6 Continued support for the policyrequiring new dwellings of a particular size toconstruct rain water catchment and storagetanks, including the possible revision of thepolicy to include existing dwellings and newdwellings of smaller sizes;

3.7 Establishment and implementation ofappropriate pricing and financial concessions toencourage the above and other waterconservation policies, and to render thesepolicies economically attractive;

3.8 Continued work towards implementingan island wide metering programme supportedby the introduction of an appropriate demandsuppressant block tariff pricing structure ofcharges for water use;

3.9 Internalisation of external environmentalcosts of fresh water supply and utilisation intothe cost of supplying the resource;

3.10 Internalisation of external social costs offresh water supply and utilisation into the cost ofsupplying the resource, including the scarcityfactor and the number of competing demands inBarbados;

3.11 Rationalisation of competing demandsfor water use in order to arrange them in anappropriate list bearing in mind the limitedsupplies available.

3.12 Maintaining human, financial andtechnical commitments towards ensuring a firmfoundation for managing water use in asustainable manner as well as for devisingmethods for augmenting the fresh water supplyappropriately;

3.13 Development, implementation andenforcement of comprehensive and appropriatesustainable water resources managementregulations and legislation;

3.14 Conducting research into the effects ofthe climate change phenomena including thespecific effects on fresh water resources and theinfluence of expected rainfall reduction andincreased evapo-transpiration due totemperature rise. This research will include anexploration of the most appropriate proceduresto prepare for climate change and mitigate itsadverse effects;

3.15 Exploring the feasibility of adopting, onan island-wide scale, the use of water-efficienttechnologies and practices. Consideration will begiven to:

Establishing the most appropriate pricingpolicies (rising block tariff structure)forwater use;

Introducing new technologies forindustrial processes which allowrecycling and use appliances andfixtures that meet international waterconservation standards;

Enhancing public awareness andeducational campaigns to inform aboutthe necessity and benefits of reducingwater use.

3. FFresh WWater RResources

2.2 The recommendations of the NationalCommission on Sustainable Development willbe considered with respect to decision makingon national policy, projects, plans and activitiesrelated to Sustainable Development and theenvironment, with a view to ensuring a holisticapproach to decision making within theseareas;

2.3 Public participation will be facilitated andencouraged in all processes of national decisionmaking, policy development and planningpertaining to natural resource utilisationspecifically and Sustainable Development ingeneral.

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3.16 Conducting an assessment of existing national expertiseand knowledge available to address technical and socio-economic aspects of groundwater resources management. Anydeficiencies identified will be remedied bearing in mind theresources available to the relevant national and regional agenciesand institutions;

3.17 Under the West Coast Sewerage system the option ofwaste water treatment and reuse is to be fully explored todetermine its feasibility in Barbados;

3.18 Reducing the percentage of unaccounted for water fromleaks in the distribution system from an estimated 60% to 30% bythe year 2016, via an integrated approach including:

Leak detection and repair programme

Review, monitoring and modification of the distributionsystem

Assessment of total water consumption (public andprivate).

3.19 Revamping of the island's water resource managementstructure taking into consideration the findings andrecommendations of the Water Resource Management and WaterLoss Study;

3.20 A new national water policy shall be formulated if deemedappropriate from 3.19 above;

3.21 Separation of the regulatory and operational aspects ofthe Barbados Water Authority so as to eliminate the conflict of oneagency being both supplier and regulator;

3.22 Conducting a cross-sectoral examination of policies whichimpact on fresh water resources in Barbados including, inparticular, policies for tourism enhancement and agriculture;

3.23 Continuing to implement national programmes andactivities which address Barbados' national obligations as Party tothe United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification anddrought.

4. TTransportationThe National Sustainable Development Policy supports work toreduce environmental damage caused by various aspects of thetransport sector. A major component of this thrust will be toimprove the efficiency and reliability of the public transport sectorso as to make this mode of transport attractive and acceptable forthe majority of people in Barbados.

Policy recommendations towards this end include:

4.1 The environmental hazards of all the constituents of ablended fuel should be fully documented. Appropriate measuresshould also be taken to address occupational health and safety ofworkers handling these fuels.

4.2 Development of a Clean Air Policy which will definestrategies and/or options for reducing the release of pollutingvehicle emissions into the atmosphere and including possibly a"flexitime" approach for the use of heavy vehicles in particular;

4.3 Development of safe minimum standards for atmosphericpollutants, especially those from vehicle emissions, which areappropriate to Barbadian circumstances while meetinginternationally accepted standards. These standards could be

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5. AAgriculture

Sustainable agriculture optimises the use ofrenewable, locally available resources andfarming practices and ensures that sustainablefarming technology is passed on to futuregenerations for their continued benefit. Inaddition, it is envisaged that productiveeconomic and environmental conditions withrespect to the agricultural and food productionsectors will be maintained into the future.

The overall policy objective is to pursuesustainable agriculture through theimplementation of a strategy which preserves,conserves and sustainably uses the island'sagricultural resources. Some considerations forecological efficiency encompassed within thesustainable agriculture policy include:

biodiversity preservation

maintenance of water purity

efficient and conservative water use

conservation and improvement ofchemical, physical and biologicalqualities of the soil

energy conservation

natural resource recycling and reusewhere possible

cultural appropriateness

scientific inputs

economic viability

utilisation of local renewable resources

minimisation of external and purchasedinputs

minimisation of synthetic pesticide andfertilizer inputs

promotion of organic fertilizers

research and development of appropriatebiological pest control methods

integrated crop management practiceswherever possible

Specific policy objectives for sustainableagriculture include:

5.1 Formulating Barbados' agriculturalpolicies via an integrated approach involving allconcerned stakeholders and interest groups,with a view to ensuring sustainable domesticfood production, food security and food safety;

5.2 With respect to food safety, the followingrecommendations are made:

Develop national pesticide residuallevels standards for food stuff both localand imported

Develop national/regional capacity tomonitor Maximum Residual Levels infood stuff , both local and imported andfor food that is exported

Develop national/regional capacity toscreen genetically modified foods

Adopt the Precautionary Principle as apolicy with respect to geneticallymodified foods.

5.3 Carry out critical assessments of existingland use policies and legislation and amendmentwhere necessary to ensure the sustainability ofthe agricultural sector;

5.4 Identify key areas of agriculturalimportance in Barbados with a view to optimisingthe use of limited biological resources which aresuitable for agriculture;

informed in part by biological monitoringprogrammes to determine existing internal levelsof pollutants and the variable distribution ofthese levels amongst members of thepopulation;

4.4 Development of appropriate economicinstruments/incentives, legislation andregulations towards ensuring the successfulimplementation of policy objectives andprogrammes developed to facilitate energyefficiency in the transport sector, and improvedair quality in general;

4.5 Efficient and timely maintenance ofheavy duty diesel vehicles especially thoseinvolved in public transport, cargo/load transportand construction;

4.6 Promoting energy efficiency in thetransport sector including giving consideration to

the feasibility of using electric cars as well asinter alia Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG),Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and hydrogen-powered vehicles and ensuring the provision offacilities for efficient ongoing maintenance ofthese vehicles;

4.7 The development, introduction and useof appropriate scientific technologies andpractices with a view to improving the efficiencyof the transport sector and its sustainability, inparticular with regards to maintaining a cleanand safe environment;

4.8 Conducting of studies on mass transitoptions in high traffic areas;

4.9 Areas where hydrocarbons are storedcan be classified as potential hazardous sitesand should be taken into consideration whenconsidering development activities.

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5.5 Strengthening or development of mechanisms to assistsmall farmers in marketing and maintaining a constant supply ofproduce to hotels and the tourism sector in general;

5.6 Supporting farm and crop diversification as well asgeneral production enhancement, through infrastructuraldevelopments and support such as:

sustainable irrigation where necessary

market facilities

transport services for products

education programmes on sustainable cultivationpractices

5.7 Supporting and encouraging farmer training programmeswhich build awareness of sustainable cultivation practices;

5.8 Offering incentives, especially economic incentives, forsustainable agriculture production practices;

5.9 Promoting via suitable incentive schemes, the use ofhydroponics to increase domestic agricultural production and self-sufficiency in food production to ensure efficient use of land by theagricultural sector;

5.10 Maintenance of networks to disseminate information onthese practices to other farmers to encourage their adoption;

5.11 Strengthening national commitment of technical, financialand human resources towards agricultural research. This shouldinclude investigations into:

opportunities and risks posed by bio-technology

appropriate crop alternatives and possibilities foragricultural diversification

alternative crops associated with less environmental"damage", for example water intensive species versesxerophytic species

Best Management Practices for cultivation schemes

presence and levels of chemical residuals and/orenvironmental contaminants in soils

presence and levels of chemical residuals and/orenvironmental contaminants in food products which havebeen domestically produced and/or imported

5.12 Establishment of an effective and comprehensive datacollection system and information dissemination service for theagricultural sector;

5.13 Within the sub-area of genetic resources for sustainableagriculture, the following recommendations are made (see alsothe section on biotechnology below):

5.13.1 Strengthening research into plant and animalgenetic resources suitable for agricultural progress, includinginvestigations into disease resistant strains of various crops,biological pest control agents, and alternative economicallyviable plants and animals;

5.13.2 Where appropriate, promoting crop diversificationusing cultivated strains of plants or animals which possesproven advantageous traits and no adverse effects on humanhealth or the natural environment;


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5.13.3 Dissemination of information onbiotechnology and bio-safety among theagricultural sector as well as the generalpublic;

5.13.4 Provision of training in the safeand Sustainable Development and use ofplant or animal genetic resources foragriculture;

5.13.5 Development of programmes topreserve endangered populations of plantsor animals which play a role in agriculturecurrently or may offer potential for futurecommercial development;

5.14 Within the sub-area of Integrated PestManagement (IPM) for sustainable agriculture, itis recommended that increased use be made ofappropriate Integrated Pest Managementpractices and techniques to reduce chemicalpesticide and fertilizer use in agriculture and todevelop and introduce suitable biologicalcontrols for pest infestations.

Policy recommendations in support of IntegratedPest Management include:

5.14.1 Establishing programmes tomonitor the incidence of crop diseases andpest infestations;

5.14.2 Recording in computerised formbaseline information on the use of pesticidesfor crop maintenance in Barbados and thehuman and environmental side effects oftheir use;

5.14.3 Research into non-chemical pestmanagement techniques which make use ofpesticides that degrade to harmlesssubstances and are suitable for use inBarbados;

5.14.4 Establishing programmes tocontrol, via suitable IPM practices, the

incidence of crop diseases and pestinfestations in Barbados;

5.14.5 Provision of educationprogrammes on available and reliableoptions for pest management in agriculturewhich offer an alternative to chemicalpesticides and support Integrated PestManagement techniques;

5.14.6 Reformulation of national policyto ensure the appropriate use andmanagement of pesticides, especially thoserecognised as potentially harmful to humanhealth or the natural environment;

5.15 With respect to energy conservation forsustainable agriculture, encouragement andsupport for the use of alternative renewableenergy sources and improving the efficiency withwhich energy is utilised within the sector.Specific policy recommendations include:

5.15.1 Intensifying research intoagricultural energy demands and options forimproving the efficiency with which energy isused;

5.15.2 Development and use ofalternative renewable energy sources andtechnologies suitable for integration into theagricultural sector in Barbados;

5.15.3 Execution of educationprogrammes for farmers and other interestgroups on the environmental and financialbenefits of employing practices whichmaximise efficient energy use, or exploitrenewable energy sources.

5.16 Wherever possible harness traditionalknowledge within the industry with specificattention paid to sustainable technologies andpractices.

6. TTerrestrial BBiodiversity IIncluding FForestry

Sustainable use of terrestrial biodiversity isintended to ensure that such resources areenjoyed today as well as passed on to futuregenerations for their benefit and enjoyment. Theoverall policy objective is to ensure sustainableuse of terrestrial biodiversity in part through theimplementation of a strategy which preserves,conserves and sustainably uses the island'sterrestrial resources of flora and fauna.

This policy recommends:

6.1 Formulating Barbados' biodiversityconservation policies via an integrated approachwhich involves all concerned stakeholders andinterest groups;

6.2 Making use of the findings of researchstudies already conducted and action plans for

biodiversity management already proposed witha view to formulating the optimal biodiversityconservation and management plan forBarbados;

6.3 Identifying key areas of ecologicalimportance in Barbados with a view to focusingnational conservation efforts on clearly definedareas and objectives;

6.4 Elaboration of appropriate sustainablemanagement plans for ecosystems and/orspecies and areas of unique ecological valuesuch as Turner's Hall Woods, AndromedaBotanical Gardens and Graeme Hall Swamp;

6.6 Pursuing the protection of biodiversity inBarbados through a combined legislative, publiceducation and species-management approach;

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7. FFisheries

The Fisheries Division of the Ministry of Agriculture and RuralDevelopment aims to ensure the optimum utilisation of thefisheries resources in the waters of Barbados for the benefit of thepeople of Barbados today and into the future. Specific policyobjectives for sustainable fisheries management include:

7.1 Sustaining or increasing the potential of marine livingresources to meet national human nutritional needs, as well associal and economic development goals;

7.2 Fostering the development of a sustainable fishingindustry through, in part, an integrated approach to policy anddecision-making concerning fisheries and coastal zonemanagement;

7.3 Harnessing traditional knowledge within the industry withspecific attention paid to sustainable technologies and practices;

7.4 Supporting the development, adoption and use ofappropriate technologies within the fishing industry throughinformation sharing and technology exchange initiatives withcountry partners in the Caribbean region as well as other smallisland states;

7.5 Ensuring that the economic interests of local communitiesare integrated in the development and management fisheriesprogrammes;

7.6 Conducting periodic numerical assessments ofcommercial fish stocks to determine maximum sustainable yieldsbased on historical, current and projected levels of exploitation,the relationships among species and between species and theirenvironment, as well as all other relevant environmental,economic and social factors influencing fish harvests and thesustainability thereof;

7.7 Maintaining or restoring populations of marine species atlevels that can sustainably produce maximum sustainable yieldson a long term basis;

7.8 Promoting the development and use of selective fishinggear and practices that minimise waste in the catch of targetspecies and minimise by-catch of non-target species;

7.9 Preserving rare or fragile ecosystems, ecologically-sensitive areas and endangered species, especially coral reefs,beaches, estuaries, mangroves, sea grass beds, spawning andnursery areas; and sea turtles;

7.10 Promoting scientific research and other programmes ofcooperation with regional neighbours and the internationalcommunity, for the sustainable management of shared, straddlingand highly migratory fish stocks;

6.7 Continuing to implement programmes and activities whichcomply with and address Barbados' national obligations as Partyto the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity, as wellas the Convention for the Prevention of International Trade inEndangered Species of Flora and Fauna.

6.8 Preserve a minimum area of vegetative cover to preventdisruption of climatic patterns as well as reduce the potentialeconomic and environmental impacts associated with soil erosionand change in rainfall patterns arising from drastic changes innatural areas and landscapes.

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The sustainable energy policy for Barbados aimsto assist Barbados in fulfilling its nationalobligations as party to the United NationsFramework Convention on Climate Change. Inorder to combat climate change induced globalwarming and the associated adverserepercussions, member states are required toreduce emissions of greenhouse gases. Barbados'primary greenhouse gas is carbon dioxide which isreleased from the combustion of fossil fuels suchas oil and natural gas for electric powergeneration.

The sustainable energy policy recommends:

8.1 Determining and implementingappropriate economic instruments and incentivesto promote energy conservation, efficient use, andwhere possible the switch to renewable energyalternatives;

8.2 Introduction of legislation supporting thedevelopment and use of alternative renewableenergy sources, including:

Fines and/or appropriate penalties for non-compliance with energy conservationstandards

Consumer protection with respect toelectricity pricing

Support for independent power producers

Appliance labeling requirements

8.3 Articulation of standards for efficientenergy use and performance of technologies;

8.4 Encouraging the large scale use ofrenewable energy sources through establishingguidelines to govern the contribution of renewableenergy sources to domestic electric power

generation. Such guidelines may includestipulations that:

Electricity companies be required topurchase energy generated fromrenewable sources

The major electricity supplier compensatefor ebbs and flows in energy output fromrenewable sources during thedevelopment phase of these sources

Electricity cost from renewable sourcesshould exhibit long-term economicviability, even if initial Government subsidyduring the implementation phase isnecessary.

Independent power producers should getaccess to the distribution system

8.5 Promoting research into the developmentof renewable energy technologies appropriate foruse in Barbados;

8.6 Promoting and providing education andtraining opportunities in the renewable energysector for postgraduate students as well asongoing training for those employed in the sector,with a view to ensuring widespread adoption ofrenewable energy technologies;

8.7 Conducting public education andawareness building programmes about the use ofrenewable energy technologies;

8.8 Facilitating the involvement of all relevantstakeholders in promoting the use of renewableenergy sources as well as in other related issues;

8.9 Cooperating in regional initiatives aimed atenhancing the development and use of renewableenergy sources.

9. BBiotechnology

This relatively new area in Barbados must progressin a safe and sustainable manner. The NationalSustainable Development Policy recommends:

9.1 Development of a comprehensive nationalpolicy on the issues of biotechnology and biosafety,including:

Establishing a national position on theBiotechnology/Biosafety Protocol of theUnited Nations Convention on BiologicalDiversity;

Developing specific guidelines andrequirements for conducting bio-

8. EEnergy

7.11 Supporting where appropriate freshwaterfisheries, aquaculture and mariculture whileensuring that such operations are based oncollaboration with relevant agencies andconducted in accordance with their technicalguidelines;

7.12 Investigating the feasibility of usingmarket-based economic instruments andincentives for promoting the sustainablemanagement and use of commercial fish stocksin Barbados;

7.13 Implementing the use of suchinstruments and incentives where they areshown to be potentially effective, accompaniedby appropriate awareness building programmesfor relevant stakeholders and the general public;

7.14 Continuing to implement programmesand activities which comply with and addressBarbados' national obligations as party tovarious regional and international conventionsand agreements related to sustaining globalfisheries resources.

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The potential benefit offered for by the promotion of SustainableDevelopment in many sectors through research and developmentwithin those sectors, is recognised. Research and development ina wide range of relevant disciplines is recognised as critical forencouraging the evolution of renewable resources, sustainablemanufacturing processes, waste management, and so on. Policyrecommendations within this context include:

10.1 Supporting existing research programmes related toSustainable Development and environmental issues, as well asinitiating and pursuing new and innovative programmes asappropriate;

10.2 Encouraging research and development of environmentalmanagement practices and/or "clean technologies" that areappropriate for introduction to the industrial, manufacturing and/orany other sector in Barbados;

10.3 Compiling and maintaining a comprehensive databases ofinformation on research studies and their findings related to thefield of Sustainable Development, especially those with a specificangle towards small island developing states. Such a databaseshould be:

Accessible by Internet

Updatable by information submitters

Searchable by users

Downloadable

Linked to other relevant web sites

Varied in content

10.4 Encourage the dissemination of information todisadvantaged groups in particular.

prospecting operations in Barbados;

Rationalisation of national copyright issues pertaining to bio-prospecting and the use of indigenous genetic resources.

9.2 Continued support for research into the national status ofbiodiversity resources in order to develop a comprehensivedatabase/inventory of these resources;

9.3 Articulation of management plans for all species especiallythose which are unique, exotic or of particular value for use inbiotechnology related programmes;

9.4 Encouraging and supporting biotechnology and biosafety-related research and development including allocating appropriatehuman, technical and financial resources to this field of study;

9.5 Initiating and/or strengthening programmes to collect germplasm in gene banks for the use in bio-technology research anddevelopment initiatives;

9.6 Ensuring the security of state, community and individualproperty rights with regards to genetic resources found in Barbadosand products developed therefrom.


10. RResearch && DDevelopment

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The National Sustainable Development Policy aims to ensure thatthe built environment in Barbados, that is all structures and

11. TThe BBuilt EEnvironment

12. LLand RResources

surfaces that are man-made, are manufactured,constructed, and/or erected, in a sustainablemanner. The policy therefore aims to safeguardindividuals from risk or danger associated withthe utilisation of those structures and surfaces,as well as their continued existence in adesirable and functional state as long aspossible. To this end, policy recommendationsinclude:

Building Code

11.1 Full adoption and implementation of anagreed Barbados National Building Code;

11.2 Establishing, introducing and enforcingappropriate legislation and regulations tosupport the implementation of the BarbadosNational Building Code;

11.3 Developing appropriate and effectiveinstitutional and administrative structures tosupport the building code;

11.4 Conducting awareness building andeducation programmes targeted at pertinentinterest groups and the general public to informabout the importance of adopting basicsustainable construction practices and coderequirements, as well as about the specific coderequirements themselves;

11.5 Encouraging the insurance sector topromote sustainable building practices possiblyby offering lower premiums or special deals for

appropriately constructed buildings as well asthose that have been refurbished withconsideration for the Barbados National BuildingCode;

Materials and Design

11.6 Encouraging interest groups tomanufacture materials via sustainableprocesses, using materials that are themselvessustainable. For example, composite boards likechipboard and medium density fibreboardcontain resin which deters termites and in somecases may be a useful alternative to plywood;

11.7 Encourage the integration of culturalconsiderations and influences into buildingdesign and project developments with particularreference to the use of indigenous constructionmaterials and encouraging the promotion of aunique island-wide Barbadian appearance to thebuilt environment e.g. chattel house features;

11.8 Investigating options for buildingmaterials and design which reduce energydemand, for example, from lighting and airconditioning;

Roads And Traffic Flow

11.9 Including sidewalks, access for thedisabled and cycle paths wherever possible inplans for new roads and road upgrades. (Seealso Section 4 on Transport).

Policy recommendations for sustainable landuse span many sectors. Reference should bemade to other sections within this policy paperincluding but not limited to transport, the builtenvironment, waste management, agriculture,biodiversity, coastal and marine resources, andfresh water resources. Policy recommendationstowards achieving sustainable land use include:

12.1 Continued maintenance by the Town andCountry Development Planning Office of acomputerised Geographic Information System(GIS) land use database for Barbados;

12.2 Use of the GIS land use database tofacilitate the coordination, collection, storageand sharing of land use information withgovernmental agencies and other interestgroups;

12.3 Use of the GIS land use database fornational development planning, review ofplanning/development applications, and generaldecision and policy-making with regards tosustainable land use;

12.4 Ensuring that such data as definedabove is available for use by interestedindividuals including in particular contractors,architects and engineers, so that they too are ina position to promote sustainable land use

programmes;

12.5 Integrating concerns for sustainabilityinto the establishment of future national land useplans and policies (especially the PhysicalDevelopment Plan) and amending or enactingrelevant legislation so that the PhysicalDevelopment Plan becomes legally binding by allparties including the crown;

12.6 Any changes to the PhysicalDevelopment Plan (PDP) after the DevelopmentApplication approval process should betransparent with clearly stated reasons whendecisions are in conflict with the guidelines in thePDP. The PDP should be amended to reflect anychanges in land use.

12.7 Application by the Town and CountryDevelopment Planning Office of the requirementthat an Environmental Impact Assessment beconducted and submitted to an EnvironmentalCommittee for consideration prior to deciding onapproval or denial for certain applications to thatoffice;

12.8 Approving land use plans anddevelopments based on the requirement that thedevelopment does not adversely effect theenvironment or inhibit national SustainableDevelopment;

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12.9 Researching options available for more efficient utilisationof limited land space, including a possible revision of currentbuilding height restrictions;

12.10 Designating areas where hazardous chemicals are used,as hazardous sites, particularly if the land use is to be changed.

13. NNatural RResourcesThis section refers in general to any aspect of Barbados' naturalresource endowment. More detailed policy recommendationsregarding terrestrial biodiversity, fisheries, coastal and marineresources, as well as land resources, may be found in sectionsdedicated to those topics. It is recommended that:

13.1 Detailed investigations be conducted to determine thepotential carrying capacity of Barbados' terrestrial and marineecosystems with a view to assessing their ability to continuefunctioning as sources of resources and services for use by thepresent and future generations;

13.2 Information generated from the above be used toarticulate the potential for continued use of Barbados' naturalresources and services along "Business as Usual" scenarios, aswell as changes in use practices that are necessary to ensure thesustainability of Barbados' natural resources and services.

Recognising that education policies have facilitated Barbados'development to date, it is strongly recommended that thesepolicies be preserved, improved upon and passed on.

The National Sustainable Development Policy supports thesustainable evolution of the formal education sector in Barbados.Other appropriate forms of education also have an immense partto play in knowledge sharing and information dissemination andthese initiatives are welcomed in order to affect attitudinalchange. It is noted that recommendations of the NationalSustainable Development Policy in general, and pertainingspecifically to education, are intended to target the general publicas well as specific target groups wherever appropriate. Within thiscontext it is recommended that:

14.1 Awareness building and educational programmes beexecuted to provide information on Sustainable Development andspecific environmental issues that are of particular concern toBarbados;

14.2 The involvement of individuals and interest groups inactivities which focus on environmental conservation andSustainable Development is be encouraged;

14.3 Information be gathered and disseminated to the privatesector on options available for implementing EnvironmentalManagement Systems for daily practices and operation, with aview ultimately to encouraging the voluntary adoption of a privatesector led Sustainable Development programme;

14.4 Promote information and education in the areas ofenvironmental health and safety programmes in keeping withaccepted environmental standards;

14.5 Various groups involved in education and awarenessbuilding programmes with relevance to Sustainable Development,cooperate so as to ensure comprehensive coverage of importantissues, efficient dissemination of information, and to avoidduplication of responsibilities.

14. EEducation && TTraining

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The recommendations of the NationalSustainable Development Policy pertaining towaste management address the issues of solidand liquid waste, as well as air emissions. Ingeneral, it is recommended that wastegeneration, emission disposal and managementstandards which are appropriate in theBarbadian context, be developed as part ofcomprehensive environmental quality guidelinesto be complied with by all individuals, sectors,industries etc, as appropriate. More specificpolicy recommendations include:

Air Emissions

15.1 Establishing monitoring programmes tomeasure air quality both indoors and at low-levelatmospheric levels;

15.2 Developing standards to ensuremaintenance of appropriate air quality levelswhich protect human health and meet at leastminimum international standards;

15.3 Establishing guidelines and proceduralrequirements to guide the management ofsectors that impact on air quality, e.g. transport,in order to ensure minimisation, and if possibleelimination, of adverse environmental and healtheffects from poor air quality;

15.4 Continuing to implement programmesand activities which comply with and addressBarbados' national obligations as Party torelevant international Environmental Agreementssuch as the Vienna Convention on the OzoneLayer and the associated Montreal Protocol onthe Phase Out of Ozone Depleting Substances.

Solid Waste Management

15.5 Continuing the development,implementation and execution of an appropriatecomprehensive and efficient solid wastemanagement programme for Barbados, includingelements such as the comprehensive publicawareness and education programme developedand being implemented by the Sewerage andSolid Waste Project Unit and which theCommission fully endorses.

15.6 Continuing efforts towards introducingand adopting the various recommendations of

the Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan;

15.7 Encouraging the involvement of privatesector enterprises and other stakeholders insustainable waste management initiatives;

15.8 Initiating appropriate mechanisms andprocedures to support small-scale, sustainablewaste management practices, includingrecycling and backyard composting wherepossible, and re-education of farmers in thetechniques of organic farming;

15.9 Completion of the various projects forsewerage treatment and management, includingthe South Coast Sewage Project, the plannedwest coast facility, as well as the upgrade of theBridgetown plant;

15.10 Continuing to implement programmesand activities which comply with and addressBarbados' national obligations as Party tovarious International Environmental Agreementswhich seek to eliminate marine pollution form thedisposal of ship generated waste, including butnot limited to the Convention on the Preventionof Marine Pollution from Ship Generated Waste(MARPOL73/78).

Hazardous Waste

15.11 Development of a comprehensive policyto guide the management of hazardous materialsincluding chemicals for agriculture and/ormanufacturing, as well as wastes;

15.12 Including in the policy, mechanisms andprocedures for the importation, handling,transport, storage and disposal of hazardouswastes in accordance with Barbados' obligationsas Party to the Basel Convention;

15.13 Development of appropriate legislativemeasures to support the implementation ofpolicy recommendations;

15.14 Investigating incidents of groundwatercontamination by the disposal and/or accidentalrelease of liquid and solid hazardoussubstances, with a view to devising mitigativemeasures to minimise future incidents ofpollution.

Cooperation in initiatives in the region topromote Sustainable Development is recognisedas a pivotal component in the achievement ofthis goal at any level, from national to global.Aspects of the regional cooperation policy wouldinclude:

16.1 Assisting in and pursuing as appropriatethe further articulation and detailing of theresolution to designate the Caribbean Sea as a

Special Area in the Context of SustainableDevelopment;

16.2 Developing procedures and codes ofpractice to facilitate the establishment of jointregional positions regarding new internationalenvironmental agreements (or amendments toexisting agreements), with a view to ensuringthat Small Island Developing States (SIDS)specific concerns are considered at negotiating

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16.3 Agreeing on joint regional representation at internationalfora wherever possible so as to ensure that optimal use is madeof limited regional skills and expertise;

16.4 Coordinating regional enforcement procedures andmechanisms for compliance with international environmental lawsand regulations, especially those pertaining to the protection andsustainable management of the Caribbean Sea and its resources;

16.5 Coordinating wherever possible region-wide recyclingefforts for non-bio-degradable waste so as to achieve economiesof scale in the production of recycled commodities.

16.6 Cognizant of the fact that many problems affect the entireregion and collaboration between nations is necessary, theCommission encourages and supports transparency inenforcement of procedures and mechanisms dealing withcommunicable diseases and pests (eg. the pink mealy bug) thathave to be addressed on a regional front.

16.7 Government awareness of the problems related totransfer of exotic species and possible detrimental environmentalconsequence. Attention should be paid to intra-regionalmovement of equipment, soil, wood and quarrying materials (e.g.sand and limestone).

17. CConcessions && IIncentives

It is recognised that the achievement of Sustainable Developmentin many cases is facilitated and encouraged through the use ofvarious and appropriate financial and economic instruments andincentives. An example of this in Barbados is the existing policyon the provision of BDS $3,500 tax rebate for the installation ofdomestic solar water heaters.

The foremost recommendation made to encourage the use ofeconomic incentives and instruments for SustainableDevelopment and management of natural resources is that acomprehensive assessment of such mechanisms be conducted todetermine those appropriate for use in Barbados. This analysisshould reveal:

A. The feasibility of offering tax-back incentives to encouragevarious environmentally friendly and/or sustainable practicesincluding:

Installation of water saving devices;

Installation of energy conserving equipment and fixtures;

B. Appropriate incentives to encourage:

Adoption of appropriate waste disposal practices;

Implementation of voluntary programmes by the industrialand business sectors, including meeting environmentalstandards and establishment of EnvironmentalManagement Systems.

Manufacturers who produce/utilise equipment operatingon clean energy.

C. The possibility of providing duty free concessions for importsof:

Equpment/machinery which utilise ‘clean’ fuels, forexample compressed natural gas

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Goods or equipment for recyclingprocesses

Recycled goods and/or "green" products

Goods with minimal packaging material

Equipment/products which utilise cleanenergy

The assessment report and the associatedrecommendations are to be discussed by theNational Commission on SustainableDevelopment and the relevant GovernmentMinistry for further refining, public review,Cabinet approval and implementation.

18. HHuman HHealth, WWell-BBeing && PPoverty

The National Sustainable Development Policyrecognises that human resources are critical tonational development. Individuals must beeducated and encouraged to be productive forthe successful pursuit of SustainableDevelopment. Within this context the NationalSustainable Development Policy is based on thekey principles of equity, quality of life andparticipation, which all seek to ensure adequate,appropriate and sustained development of thecountry's human resources.

The following are recommended:

18.1 Support for and strengthening ofcommunity efforts towards self-reliance and self-development;

18.2 Continued commitment of financial,human and other resources to caring forvulnerable social groups including the elderly,mentally challenged, disabled, poor, homelessand abused. Programmes initiated towards thisobjective may include:

Establishment or strengthening ofcommunity outreach programmes andcentres;

Joint initiatives between Government,Non Governmental Organisations (NGO)and the private sector;

Community level programmesspecifically targeting young males;

Reproductive health programmestargeting specific groups.

18.3 Continuing and supporting the executionof Government's programmes for povertyeradication and the provision of adequate shelterfor all persons;

18.4 Execution of programmes by relevantagencies and organisations, with the support ofother concerned stakeholders, to raiseawareness among the general public andspecific target groups of socially regressiveproblems and options for avoiding and/orcombating them. Problems to be included insuch programmes include:

Drug abuse

Sexual promiscuity and the spread ofsexually transmitted infections

Domestic violence

Gender and race discrimination

Alcohol and tobacco dependency

18.5 Addressing the issues of populationgrowth through the articulation of a definitivenational policy for the achievement of asustainable demographic structure for Barbados.

It is recognised that within the broad group ofthose living below the poverty line some,especially women, children and the elderly, aremore vulnerable than others. Recognising therole played by agencies such as the Ministry ofSocial Transformation, the Urban DevelopmentCommission, Rural Development Commissionand the Youth Entrepreneurship Scheme inreducing poverty and empowering communities,it is recommended that in the context ofSustainable Development, an effective povertymechanism should encompass demographicissues, rights of women, the role of youth andlocal communities in conjunction with thecontinued promotion of economic growth and thestrengthening of employment and incomegenerating programmes. The Commissiontherefore endorses:

18.6 The further empowerment of the poorthrough protection of their civil rights, policyreforms, and actions to allow them access tobasic amenities including inter alia food, shelterand reliable transport.

18.7 The continued collaboration betweengovernment and NGOs in the development ofsocial safety nets to prevent persons from fallinginto destitution.

18.8 The formation of partnerships betweenGovernment, other organisations andinternational groups to support a community -driven approach to sustainability.

18.9 Seeking, where appropriate, torecognise and integrate informal sector activitiesinto the economy by removing regulations andhindrances that discriminate against activities inthose sectors.

The Commission further encourages that povertyeradication be a core priority of nationaleconomic policy.

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19. GGenderRecognising that Sustainable Development requires the fullinvolvement and integration of all persons into the developmentprocess; and recognising that all forms of gender-baseddiscrimination must be eliminated, the Commission recommends:

19.1 Development of a broad gender perspective at all levels ofeducation;

19.2 The development of curricula in gender studies for allteachers;

19.3 The harmonisation of legal reforms geared towardseliminating gender discrimination;.

19.4 The formulation and implementation of cleargovernmental policies and national guidelines, strategies andplans for the achievement of equality in all aspects of society,including the promotion of literacy, education and training;nutrition and health;

19.5 Implementation of a gender perspective in allgovernmental policy planning.

20. PPopulation

The ability of any country to achieve Sustainable Developmentdepends largely on the patterns of social, economic and relatedbehaviour of its population. Several population or demographicvariables impact on Sustainable Development and these includefertility, mortality, population growth, migration, populationredistribution and urbanisation. The age and gender composition ofthe population together with the patterns of social and economicdevelopment, production patterns and consumption practices andpreferences also impact on the achievement of SustainableDevelopment.

In Barbados, the main issues include the lack of a clearly definednational population policy and the need to sustain current levels ofpopulation growth.

Population related issues include gender and equity, population agingand demographic transition (i.e. declining fertility and mortality,stagnant population growth, increasing urbanisation, life expectancyand population aging; etc.). There is also the issue of the highincidence and prevalence of HIV/AIDS, which has the potential toadversely impact on the country's population, in particular, the labourforce. The National Commission on Sustainable Developmentrecommends:

20.1 Establishment of a national institution with the mandate forpopulation issues.

20.2 Formulation, development and implementation of a nationalpopulation policy to set directions for, and clearly define, the country'spopulation goals and objectives.

20.3 Development of strategies and mechanisms to ensure theadequate inclusion of population variables in the formulation,development and delivery of policies and social programmes.

20.4 Strengthening institutions such as the Ministries of Health,Housing and Social Transformation to enable them to deal adequatelywith issues associated with population aging (geriatric services inhousing, health, recreation etc.).

20.5 Encouraging public and private sector agencies to considergender issues in planning, development and delivery of programs and

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policies.

20.6 The improvement of strategies to ensurethe sustainability of current levels of fertility,mortality and population growth by providingrequisite resources to agencies such as theBarbados Family Planning Association, the Ministryof Health and relevant NGOs to address issuesrelated to fertility, family planning and sexual andreproductive health.

20.7 Development of strategies to ensure theprovision of adequate amenities to meet the needsof growing population centres including food,housing, transportation, energy, water andsewerage, waste management, recreation,telecommunications and other urban infrastructure.

20.8 Encouraging and strengthening theappropriate ministry to develop and implementappropriate land use policies and practices, reduceundesired environmental practices, and educateBarbadians about positive practices.

20.9 Strengthening the national statisticalorganization, Barbados Statistical Service, toenable it to collect, compile, analyze and presentaccurate, complete, reliable, disaggregated andtimely demographic data for planning, policy andprogram development.

20.10 Strengthening, funding and encouragingdemographic training and research and in particularresearch on the complex issues involved inpopulation and the environment.

The National Sustainable Development Policyrecognises the importance of preparing as far aspossible for and mitigating against the adverserepercussions of man-made and naturaldisasters. The following recommendations aremade:

21.1 Support for programmes of the CentralEmergency Relief Organization andstrengthening of that agency's risk assessment,disaster mitigation, management and emergencyresponse capacity;

21.2 Establishment of temporary emergencyshelters and coordinated communityprogrammes to deal appropriately with disasterand/or emergency situations;

21.3 Minimise loss of life by having adequatedisaster evacuation plans;

21.4 Conduct of post-disaster assessmentsof environmental consequences andimplementation of procedures and programmesto address pertinent issues;

21.5 Consideration of the implications ofnatural and man-made disasters in the appraisalof planning development applications, and anyEnvironmental Impact Assessment Reportsassociated with such applications;

21.6 Assessment of vulnerability to particularnatural disasters to be carried out. The riskassessment approach to land-use managementis encouraged as well as greater awareness ofthe hazardous index .

Reference should also be made to Section 11 ofthis paper addressing the issue of the "BuiltEnvironment".

21. DDisaster MManagement

22. CCoastal && MMarine PPreservation

The National Sustainable Development Policysupports the work of the Coastal ZoneManagement Unit (CZMU) in promoting thesustainable management of the island's coastaland marine resources in order to retain their vitaland pivotal role in the economic, social andphysical development of Barbados.

Specific policy objectives for sustainablemanagement of coastal and marine resourcesinclude:

22.1 Improving control of the developmentprocess within the island's coastal zone;

22.2 Providing for maintenance and/orrehabilitation of coastal environments and theirresources;

22.3 Identifying coastal reaches which maybenefit from structural and non-structuralprotection or enhancement;

22.4 Providing water quality objectives for

coastal waters that will be used to evaluate andcontrol discharges, and to develop remedialaction plans;

22.5 Providing measurement and monitoringof key parameters of the coastal area forenvironmental and human health;

22.6 Offering an improved opportunity foreducation and training on coastal managementamongst Government and coastal user groups;

22.7 Providing increased public educationand sensitisation to all sectors of society on theimportance and proper use of the coast and thefactors affecting coastal integrity;

22.8 Adapting and implementingrecommendations from the ongoing study beingexecuted by the Coastal Zone Management Unit;

22.9 Completing the construction of thecoastal sewerage treatment facilities,commencing the analogous project for the west

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coast and the upgrade of the Bridgetown facility, in order toeliminate point sources of pollution along the island's coastline;

22.10 Compliance with international conventions and instrumentsaimed at general ocean preservation;

22.11 Cooperation with other Caribbean Governments throughthe CARICOM Sustainable Development Programme towardsfurther pursuing the designation of the Caribbean Sea as aSpecial Area within the Context of Sustainable Development;

22.12 Designating specific marine areas for protection andpreservation. These areas need to be shown on the official mapsof Barbados.

The National Sustainable Development Policy requires thedevelopment of a comprehensive eco-labeling procedure andmechanism for consumer goods so as to allow the averageconsumer to be a more active participant in the pursuit ofSustainable Development. The Commission encouragessustainable consumption patterns, through public education.

23. CConsumption PPatterns

24. IImplementaion && LLegislationThe stated objectives of the National Sustainable DevelopmentPolicy will be supported and facilitated through the articulation ofappropriate and enforceable legislation and regulations. Withinthis context, the following policy recommendations are included:

24.1 Evaluating from a national perspective, the issue ofproperty rights as it relates to environmental matters (includingnatural resource conservation, biotechnology and biosafety,emission reduction, pollution, etc);

24.2 Determining appropriate liability regulations (strict liabilityversus negligence), for Barbados while considering differentenvironmental circumstances/situations;

24.3 Determining most appropriate procedures andmechanisms for effectively enforcing policy and legislatedrequirements;

24.4 Endorsing the "Polluter Pays Principle" as a pivotalcomponent of the foundation of Barbados' National SustainableDevelopment Policy;

24.5 Reviewing, considering and amending as appropriate thelegislative recommendations governing the environment;

24.6 Designing, reviewing and amending appropriatelylegislative instruments, liability rules, penalties and compensationrequirements for pollution prevention and sound environmentalmanagement.

24.7 Enacting agreed legislation for environmentalmanagement and Sustainable Development in the shortestpossible time frame;

24.8 Execution of public awareness programmes to inform ofrequirements relating to new or amended legislation andregulations for environmental management and SustainableDevelopment;

24.9 Providing personnel training opportunities to:

Improve the capability of existing attorneys to deal withmatters pertaining to environmental law;

Equip enforcement personnel with knowledge of new

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legislation, requirements etc, and theirenforcement responsibilities; and

Strengthen the Environmental Lawcomponent of the University of the WestIndies Law Programme;

24.10 Supporting programmes to developstandards for various environmental concernse.g. waste disposal, emission levels, etc., whichwould form part of national regulations andlegislation.

The National Commission on SustainableDevelopment recognises that the tourismindustry is Barbados' "major economic engine"and that many thousands of employmentopportunities are provided, and livelihoodssupported, by that industry. It also notes thatBarbados' tourism industry has not traditionallyevolved along a sustainable path. Major andurgent transformations away from the "businessas usual" mode of operation are critical if thiscountry is to experience positive social andeconomic progress into the future throughtourism.

Concerns for environmental conservation andpreservation are integral considerations in thissustainable tourism policy by virtue of the factthat Barbados' natural and environmentalresources and services have always dominatedour tourism product, and are expected tocontinue to do so. Having said this, theCommission acknowledges the efforts of theMinistry of Tourism to prevent or reduce theadverse impacts on our environment through theadoption of new legislation and tourism policy.Within this context it is recommended that:

26.1 A critical and comprehensiveassessment of Barbados' tourism industry beconducted with a view to determining its potentialviability into the future (i.e. carrying capacity)under various developmental scenariosincluding:

"Business as usual'

More conservative use of naturalresources

Voluntary environmental management

Regulated environmental management

Economic incentives and instruments topromote environmental compliance

26.2 Marketing programmes promotingBarbados as a tourism destination stress thiscountry's efforts to promote sustainable nationaldevelopment and to contribute to globalsustainable initiatives;

26.3 Visitors to the island are encouraged viaappropriate means to comply with voluntary orregulated environmental management efforts;

26.4 All those involved in the tourism sectorbe required to implement environmentalmanagement programmes for their individualoperation;

26.5 Conduct for the general public inBarbados, including those involved in theindustry, awareness programmes that stress theimportance of developing sustainable projectswhich focus on the tourism product in Barbados;

26.6 Appropriate support be offered tostakeholders attempting to pursue tourism-related initiatives which are socially,economically and environmentally sustainable.

26. SSustainable TTourism DDevelopment

The National Policy for SustainableDevelopment supports fully the developmentand use of appropriate indicators to demonstratethe country's progress along the road ofsustainability and, more specifically, to monitorand evaluate the implementation of policyrecommendations articulated within thisdocument. Within this context it is recommendedthat:

25.1 Consideration be given to the findingsand recommendations of the Indicators SteeringCommittee of the National Commission onSustainable Development.

25.2 Review of the indicators work beconducted from an integrated perspective so asto ensure that consideration is given to theSteering Committee recommendations by a widecross-section of interest groups;

25.3 Some procedure be put in place to allowamendment or augmentation of the agreed list ofcore indicators for Sustainable Development, sothat this can be updated appropriately asnational and/or international circumstanceschange.

25. IIndicators ffor SSustainable DDevelopment

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The National Sustainable Development Policy isintended to provide an integrated and holistic

representation of Barbados' goals with regard toSustainable Development, and to articulate

27. CConclusions

specific recommendations for policy within a range of sectors, allaimed at fostering national Sustainable Development.

This list of specific policy recommendations has been compiledvia a wide consultative process with the intention ofencompassing the great range of concerns which impinge uponSustainable Development. It is evident that the issues of whichSustainable Development is constituted are many and varied andthis list should not be considered to be exhaustive. Rather, therecommendations are intended to offer some initial guidance tothose involved in specific sectors or fields and, in particular, thoseinvolved in making decisions about how those sectors and fieldsprogress into the future.

The National Sustainable Development Policy is intended tofunction as an essential tool for every policy and decision-makerin Barbados. It is expected that those persons in whose handsthis country's future lies will use the policy document as an aidein their daily decision-making process. Overarching principles andconcepts which form the foundation of Sustainable Developmentfor any sector are articulated in Part A of the policy document.

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NATIONAL COMMISSION ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

CABINET APPOINTED 2000

Professor The Honourable Oliver Headley, Director, Centre for Resource Management and Environmental Studies (CERMES), University of the West Indies, Chairman

Director of Research and Planning, Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, Deputy Chairman

Dr. Yolanda Alleyne, Planning ConsultantMr. Robert Foster, Barbados Chamber of CommerceMs. Undine Whittaker/Mr. Orlando Scott, Coalition of Trade Unions and Staff Associates(CTUSAB)Mr. Andy Taitt, Small Business AssociationMs. Esther Marshall, nominee of Chief Town PlannerMr. Richard Carter, Director of Youth AffairsMr. Nigel Jones, Nominee of Chief Agricultural OfficerDr. Colin Hudson, TechnologistChief Community Development Officer or nomineeMrs. Gwendah Alleyne, nominee of Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Social TransformationMr. Gordon Bispham, Barbados Association of Non Governmental Organisations (BANGO)Ms. Jacqueline Banfield, National Organisation of WomenRev. Errol Connor/Kes Amha Selassie Yaicob, Barbados Christian CouncilPermanent Secretary, Ministry of Housing, Lands and the Environment or nominee

STEERING COMMITTEE 1Indicators of Sustainable Development

Mr. Lionel Nurse/Mr. Mark Cummins, Chief Town Planner, Chairman/ Mr. Raymond Lorde, Nominee

Ms. Marva Alleyne, Executive Director/Ms. Patricia Boyce, Bureau of Women's AffairsDr. Farley Brathwaite, Dept of Social Sciences, University of the West IndiesMr. Carson Browne, Development Planner/Mr. Barry Headley, Ministry of finance and

Economic AffairsMr. Charles Corbin, Chief Welfare Officer/Ms. Grace Scantlebury, Welfare DepartmentMr. Tom Cowards, Project Officer, Caribbean Development BankDr. Andrew Downes, Director, Institute of Social ad Economic Affairs, University of the West

IndiesDr. Elizabeth Ferdinand, Chief Medical Officer, Ministry of Health and Environment/ Mr.

Ronald Knight, NomineeDr. Colin Hudson, Agricultural Technologist, Future Centre TrustDr. Leonard Nurse, Director/Ms. Althea Batson, Coastal Zone Management UnitDr. Hugh Sealy, Project Director/Ms. Sandra Prescod, Project Co-ordinator/Mr. Ricardo

Marshall, Sewerage and Waste Project UnitDr. Basil Springer, Systems Caribbean Ltd.Mr. Eric Straughn, Director/ Mr. Victor Browne, Statistical DepartmentDr. Delisle Worrell, Deputy Governor/Ms. Denny Lewis-Bynoe,, Central Bank of BarbadosMr. Rudy Headley, Ministry of Housing and Lands

ANNEX 11: CCONTRIBUTORS TTO TTHENATIONAL SSUSTAINABLE DDEVELOPMENT PPOLICY AND AACTION PPLAN

Mr. Tony Waterman, National Council on Science and Technology (Chairman 2001)Ms. Leisa Perch/Ms. Amrikha Singh, Environment Division

STEERING COMMITTEE 2Implementation Mechanisms


Dr. Eslie Alleyne, Director, National Council for Science and TechnologyMr. Stephen Boyce, President, Barbados Environmental AssociationMr. Carson Browne, Development Planner, Ministry of Finance and Economic AffairsDr. Malcolm Hendry, Lecturer, Marine Resources and Environmental Management Programme

(MAREMP), University of the West IndiesMr. Basil Lavine, Barbados Industrial Development CorporationMs. Gabrielle Springer, Tourism Development Officer, Ministry of TourismMr. Wendell Burnett, Chief Environmental Assistant, Environmental Engineering DivisionMr. Francois Jackman/Ms Joy-Anne Skinner, International Relations, Ministry of Foreign

AffairsMr. John Wilson, Senior Environmental Officer, Environment Division

STEERING COMMITTEE 3Science and Technology


Mr. Rolph (Frankie) Jordan, Executive Director Barbados Chamber of Commerce.Mr. Laurie King, Education Officer, Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and CultureMr. Basil Lavine, Barbados Industrial Development CorporationMs. Philippa Aimey (for the) Small Business AssociationMr. Leslie Barker, Senior Petroleum Engineer, Energy DivisionDr. Eslie Alleyne, Director, National Council for Science and TechnologyMr. Anthony Headley, deputy Chief Environmental Engineer, Environmental Engineering

DivisionDr. Colin Hudson, Agricultural Technologist, Future Centre TrustMr. Robert Weekes (for the) Barbados Association for Professional EngineersBarbados Light and PowerMr. Derrick Oderson, Environmental Officer, Sustainable Development, Environment Division

STEERING COMMITTEE 4Natural Resources

Dr. Leonard Nurse/Delegate, Director, Coastal Zone Management Unit, ChairmanMr. Leslie Barker, Senior Petroleum Engineer, Energy DivisionMr. Jeffrey Headley, Senior Engineer, Environmental Engineering DivisionProf. Wayne Hunte, Director, Bellairs Research InstituteDr. Patrick McConney, Chief Fisheries Officer, Fisheries DivisionDr. B. (John) Mwansa, Project Manager, Water Management & Water LossMs. Allison Wiggins, Asst. Town Planner, Town Planning DivisionDr. Winston Small, Chief Agricultural Officer, Ministry of AgricultureMs. Gabrielle Springer, Tourism Development Officer, Ministry of Tourism

Natural Resource ConservationMr. Jeff Chandler, Lab Technician, Biological Studies, University of the West IndiesMr. Nigel Jones, Soil Conservation UnitMr. John Leach, Manager, Andromeda Botanic GardensMr. Magnus Whitehead, Director, National Conservation CommissionMr. Ricardo Marshall, Environment Officer, Environment DivisionMr. Rawlston Moore, Environment Officer (Climate Change/Energy), Environment Division

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STEERING COMMITTEE 5Man Made Resources and the Built Environment

Mr. Andrew Gittens, Sr. Engineer, Barbados Light and Power, Chairman Mr. John Boyce, Engineer, Rachel Pringle Brewery Ltd.Mr. Steve Devonish (for the) Barbados Association of ArchitectsMr. Noel Drakes, Tourism Planner, Ministry of TourismMr. Clive Lorde, Executive Director, Central Emergency Relief Organisation (CERO)Mr. Robert Maycock, Civil Engineer, Maycock AssociatesMr. George Brown (for the) Chief Town Planner, Town Planning DepartmentMr. Robert O ' Neal, Architect, the Design CollaborativeMrs. Penelope Hynam-Roach, Executive Director, Barbados National TrustMs. Irene Sandiford (for the) National Organisation of WomenMs. Margaret Talma, Chief Housing Planner, Housing DivisionDr. Jose Tudor, Deputy Director, Barbados National Standard InstituteMr. Robert Weekes (for the) Barbados Association for Professional EngineersMr. Charles Yearwood, (for the) Chief Technical Officer, Ministry of Public Works

STEERING COMMITTEE 6Waste Management and Pollution Control

Dr. Hugh Sealy, Project Director, Sewerage and Solid Waste Project Unit Chairman, Ms. Sandra Prescod, Project Co-ordinator, Sewerage and Solid Waste Project Unit,Co-ChairMs. Marva Alleyne, Executive Director, Bureau of Women's AffairsMr. Alan Banfield, President, Barbados Hotel and Tourism AssociationMs. June Simpson-Clarke, Public Investment Unit, Ministry of Finance and Economic AffairsDr. Gerard Dharmaratne, Economist, Marine Resources and Environmental Management

Programme (MAREMP), University of the West IndiesMr. Peter Downes, (Pres., (Rotary Club West Barbados)Mr. Jeffrey Headley, Senior Engineer, Environmental Engineering DivisionMr. Anthony Headley, Deputy Chief Engineer, Environmental Engineering DivisionDr. Colin Hudson, Agricultural Technologist, Future Centre TrustMr. Basil Lavine, Barbados Industrial Development CorporationMr. Michael Nicholls, Area Supervisor, Sanitation Service AuthorityMr. Ronald Nurse, PRO, Sewerage and Solid Waste Project UnitMr. Harry Philippeaux, Environmental Health Officer, Pan American Health Organisation

(PAHO)Mr. Andrew Simpson, Managing Director, Envirotech, Inc.Dr. Winston Small, Chief Agricultural Officer, Ministry of AgricultureMr. Magnus Whitehead, Director, National Conservation CommissionMs. Glendine Sealy, National Conservation CommissionMr. Dennis Yearwood, Director, Barbados Water AuthorityMs. Wendy Walker Drakes, Environmental Officer, Environment Division

STEERING COMMITTEE 7Human Resources

Ms. Jacqueline Banfield, National Organisation of Women, ChairmanFather Theodore Taylor, Barbados Christian Council, Co-ChairMs. Philippa Aimey, Representative, Small Business AssociationMrs. Ruth Blackman, Chief Cultural Officer, National Cultural FoundationMr. Carson Browne, Development Planner, Ministry of finance and Economic AffairsMr. Richard Carter, Director of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Education, Culture and YouthMr. Mitchell Codrington, Chief Labour Officer, Ministry of LabourMr. Charles Corbin, Chief Welfare Officer, Welfare DivisionMr. Patrick Frost, General Secretary, Congress of Trade & UnionsMr. George Griffith, Executive Director, Family Planning AssociationRev. Eliseus Joseph, Lecturer, Sociology, University of the West Indies, Dept. of

Government, Sociology and Social Work, UWIMr. Anthony Layne, Chief Officer, Community Development OfficeMr. Trevor Marshall, Historian, Lecturer, Barbados Community CollegeBRNA or Hospital DirectorPrivate Sector Representative

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STEERING COMMITTEE 8Public Awareness and Education

Mr. Laurie King, Education Officer, Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Culture, ChairmanMs. Philippa Aimey (for the) Small Business AssociationMs. Gillian Applewaite, Government Information ServiceMr. Stephen Boyce, President, Barbados Environmental AssociationMs. Norma Shorey-Bryan, Trustee, Future Centre TrustMr. Patrick Frost, General Secretary, Congress of Trade & UnionsMr. Julius Gittens (Pres., Barbados Association of Journalists)Mrs. Maritza Hee-Houng, Information Specialist, Caribbean Conservation AssociationMrs. Penelope Hynam-Roach,, Executive Director/Ms. Jennifer Small, Barbados National TrustMs. Jill Shepherd, Chair of the Building Committee, the Garrison CommitteeFather Theodore Taylor, Barbados Christian CouncilMr. Reggie Burke, Environmental Education Officer, Environment Division RepresentativeNational Organisation of Women/ Bureau of Women's AffairsMr. Rodney Grant, Pinelands Creative Worshop

NATIONAL COMMISSION ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

CABINET APPOINTED 1995

Professor The Honourable Oliver Headley, Director, Centre for Resource Management and Environmental Studies (CERMES), University of the West Indies, Chairman (Appointed 1997)

Dr. Wayne Hunte, Deputy ChairmanRepresentative, Barbados Hotel and Tourism AssociationMr. F. Jordan/Mr. H. Edwards, Barbados Chamber of CommerceMr. W. Levine,Barbados Industrial Development CorporationMs. Penelope Hynam Roach/Ms. J Small, Barbados National TrustMr. Stephen Boyce, Barbados Environmental AssociationMs. Jacqueline Banfield, Barbados National Organisation of WomenMr. P. Frost/Mr. J. Adams, Coalition of Trade UnionsFr. Theodore Taylor,Barbados Christian CouncilMs. Phillippa Aimey,Small Business AssociationMr. Lionel Nurse, Chief Town PlannerDr. Eslie Alleyne,.Director/ Mr. C. Cyrus, National Council for Scienece and TechnologyMr. C. A. Layne, Chief Community Development OfficerMr. C. Browne, Development Planner, Ministry of Economic AffairsChief Education Officer, Ministry of Education and Youth AffairsMs. Gabrielle Springer, Tourism Planner, Ministry of TourismDr. L. Smith, Chief Agricultural Officer, Ministry of AgricultureDr. Colin Hudson, TechnologistMr. Stephen Willoughby, Deputy Chief Fisheries OfficerSenior Environmental Officer, Environment Division

TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Dr. Leonard Nurse, Director, Coastal Zone Management UnitMs. Jacqueline Banfield, Barbados National Organisation of WomenMr. Leslie Barker, Senior Petroleum EngineerDr. J. Mwansa, Manager of Engineering, Barbados Water AuthorityDr. Hugh Sealy, Project Director/Ms. Sandra Prescod, Project Co-ordinator, Sewerage and

Waste Project UnitMr. Andrew Gittens, Barbados Light and PowerMr. C. Browne/Mr. Barry Headley, Ministry fo Economic AffairsMr. Stephen Boyce, Barbados Environmental Association

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