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Barbados National
Preparations
In preparation for the World Summit on Sustainable Development, the Government
of Barbados established a National Preparatory Committee on 12 April 2001. The
Committee is composed of representatives from the following government
agencies: Ministry of Environment, Energy and Natural Resources; Ministry of
Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade. The lead agency for this Committee is the
Ministry of Environment, Energy and Natural Resources.
Major groups are also represented, and include a representative of Social
Partnership, as well as a Youth representative.
Other participants include the Chairman / Representative of the National
Commission on Sustainable Development.
In addition, Barbados is undertaking a national review and assessment of
progress in the implementation of Agenda 21, which was completed by 15 June
2001. Other national preparatory activities are in the process of being
finalized.
SD Focal Point:
Mrs. Atheline Haynes
Permanent Secretary
Tel: (246) 431 - 7663
Fax: (246) 437 - 8859
E-mail:
ahaynes@environment.gov.bb
Mailing address:
4th Floor Frank Walcott Building
Culloden Road
St. Michael, BARBADOS
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24 August 2006
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