Solomon Islands : national environment management strategy (NEMS)

Abstract

The Government of Solomon Islands recognises the importance of our environment to the health, welfare and economic development of the nation and for that reason Cabinet endorsed the development of a National Environmental Management Strategy(NEMS) in 1991. The Environment and Conservation Division within my Ministry has responsibility for manage- ment of the environment of Solomon Islands. However, the environment and environmental issues cut across all sectors and hence Cabinet recommended that a National Task Torce on Environment and Sustainable Development be established to oversee the development of the NEMS. The other ministries in- volved in this Task Force are: Home Affairs. Tourism and Aviation, Finance and Economic Planning, Education and Human Resources Development, Provincial Government, Health and Medical Services, and Office of the Prime Minister.