Vote DOMINICA FREEDOM PARTY

ENVIRONMENTAL AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Vision: A sustainable environment that will ensure Dominica’s economic,
ecological and cultural integrity for the well being of present and future
generations
Objectives:
i. To protect the Dominican terrestrial and marine environment
ii. To reclaim ownership as the “Nature Island of the World”
iii. To secure a healthy and bountiful environment for all
Key Policy Actions:
Institute a comprehensive national environmental policy and
management strategy;
Enhance the capability of public agencies to deal effectively with
disasters and emergences through environmental resource management
by providing the appropriate human resources, legal frameworks,
facilities and equipment;
Earmark a portion of Government revenue to a Disaster Management
Fund that will enable quick response to emergencies arising from the
occurrence of natural disasters;
Institute a regulatory framework for mining and quarrying activities and
develop programmes to mitigate the negative impact of mining on human
health, environmental degradation and sedimentation effect on coral
reefs, and fish life;
Initiate a reforestation policy and develop buffer zones to protect
watersheds to preserve life of our rivers and slow soil degradation;
Establish a beach enhancement programme;
SPECIAL FOCUS AREAS
YOUTH EMPOWERMENT
In addition to our investment in Education, Health, Job Creation and Sport, we
will also introduce a Youth Empowerment Scheme (YES)
Vision: Young people are empowered, motivated and positive about their
lives and country
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