WORLD Environment Day remains the principle vehicle through which all stakeholders demonstrate their commitment to ensuring a healthy planet.This year’s theme, ‘Seven Billion Dreams, One Planet, Consume With Care’ reminds us that our current consumption patterns are not in keeping with the Earth’s carrying capacity, and therefore we need to set policies and programmes to ensure the restoration of the integrity of the environment, and the ultimate well-being of current and future generations. It is no coincidence that World Environment Day marks the anniversary of the passage of the Environmental Protection Act in Guyana which allowed for the formation of the Environmental Protection Agency.
Yesterday, when the world celebrated WED, also known as Eco Day, the EPA, along with sister agencies of the MNRE, conducted a clean-up exercise commencing at 07:00 hrs along the sea-wall within the area of the Russian Embassy and Kitty Pump Station. This activity was intended to be a first step towards the realisation of a vision to restore and rehabilitate this only remaining stand of mangrove forests along the coast of Georgetown, recognising the combination of ecological services, coastal protection, and tourism related benefits that are provided by this ecosystem.

The EPA also takes this opportunity to commend the numerous businesses, groups, and individuals that joined in the clean-up of Georgetown and other populated areas of the country. Further, the Agency renews its commitment to working with all stakeholders to preserve and protect our environment.
Happy World Environment Day!