greening your college -nepa, jamaica 2012

National Environment and Planning Agency

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SUSTAINING THE ENVIRONMENT

Greening Your CollegeGreening Your College

National Environment and Planning Agency, June 2012

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Objectives

• Overview of NEPA• The Environment- a snapshot• What Are the Issues?• How Green is Your School?• What is Your Role?• We Can Help Save the Environment

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About NEPA

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The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA)

•Executive Agency

•Became operational on April 1, 2001

Merger

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About NEPA

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NEPA operates under the following Acts:

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NEPA’s Role in Protecting the Environment

NEPA is guided by the following policies and plans:

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National Environment and Planning Agency

NEPA’s Role in Protecting the Environment

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NEPA’s Role in Protecting the Environment

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Permits:

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The Environment – A Snap Shot

ENVIRONMENT

Natural Built/ Social

Biological Physical

Animals, plants, fungi, bacteria, genetic resources

Air, land, water, soils, minerals, oceans and seas etc.

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The Environment – A Snap Shot

Functions of the Natural Environment:Functions of the Natural Environment:

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Some Issues Impacting the Environment

• Global Warming and Climate Change • Deforestation• Loss of Species • Pollution / Waste Management• Land Management • Loss of Habitats

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How Green is Your College?

Does your College:

Have a recycling programme? Reduce use of electricity or water? Compost waste? Use environmentally friendly products? Reduce paper usage? Include areas for wildlife? Include environmental issues as part of

the curriculum? Undertake Green Procurement?

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What is Your Role?

Focus Areas:

• Environmental Management

• Monitoring Procedures

• Communication

Let’s Talk!

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Your Stewardship Programme

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What is Your Role?

Benefits:• Good Public Image• Savings in utilities and waste disposal• Avoidance of environmental breaches• Protection of resources • Certification under international Standards (e.g. ISO

14000)

Developing an Environmental Management System (EMS)

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For More Information:For More Information:

Natalie Fearonnfearon@nepa.gov.jm754-7575 (straight line)Tel: 754-7540Fax: 754-7595/96Email: pubed@nepa.gov.jmWebsite: www.nepa.gov.jm

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