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published: 16 Oct 2017 last updated: 28 Apr 2023
General Information
Department of Environment, Ministry of Health and the Environment
#1 Victoria Park Botanical Gardens Factory Rd Coordinates: 17°07'14.7"N; 61°50'11.0"W
St. John's,

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Antigua and Barbuda
  • +1 268.462.4625
Additional Contact Information
- Organization: Department of Environment (DOE) | ABSCH-CON-AG-238121-2
Organization:
Department of Environment (DOE)
Government agency (National/Federal)
#1 Victoria Park Botanical Gardens Factory Road
St. John's,
, Antigua and Barbuda
Phone: +1 268 462 4625,
Fax:
Email: antiguaenvironmentdivision@gmail.com,
Website:
Legislative, administrative or policy basis for the competence of the Competent National Authority
  • ABSCH-MSR-AG-238537-1 This linked record has been deleted. Legislative, Administrative or Policy Measure Environmental Protection and Management Act, 2015
    The Environmental Protection and Management Act, 2015:

    AN ACT to provide for sustainable environmental protection and management, to establish effective allocation of administrative responsibilities for environment management, the undertaking and coordination of environmental management, and related activities, the incorporation of international treaty obligations with respect to the environment into national and law related matters. To establish and consolidate in one legal regime the Implementation of the Multilateral Environmental Agreements and to provide the framework financial mechanism to implement the Act. 

    Part VIII of this Act speaks to Acess to Genetic Resources and the sharing of benefits.

Summary of ABS Responsibilities
Responsible for all genetic resources. Only designated competent national authority (CNA) for the country.
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