EPA - Guyana

The Environmental Protection Agency was established on World Environment Day, June 5, 1996. The Offices of the EPA is located in Ganges Street, Sophia.

The Act mandates the Agency to oversee the effective management, conservation, protection and improvement of the environment. It also requires that the Agency takes the necessary measures to ensure the prevention and control of pollution, assessment of the impact of economic development on the environment and the sustainable use of natural resources. The Agency’s work enables Guyana to contribute

to global and national environmental protection and conservation. As part of its work the Agency implements education, regulation and enforcement programmes and uses partnership and collaborative approaches to strengthen the impact of its interventions. Mission

The mission of the Environmental Protection Agency is to “take measures necessary for effective protection and management of the natural environment, coordination of conservation programmes, sustainable use of natural resources, assessment of the impact of development activities on the environment and the integration of appropriate environmental provisions into development planning”. Functions

The functions of the Agency are stated in the Part II 4 (1) of the Environmental Protection Act. These can be classified broadly as being regulatory, coordinating, and the promoting of public participation in environmental protection. As part of its regulatory functions, the Agency enforces the Act (No. 11, 1996) and its amendments and the Environmental Protection Regulations (2000), to ensure that measures for environmental protection are integrated into development activities. The Agency also coordinates the sustainable use and conservation of Guyana’s natural resources. Both the coordinating and regulatory functions of the Agency are complex, spanning a range of inter-connected issues and requiring collaboration with private, public sector and non-governmental organizations. In carrying out its function to promote the participation of the public in the process of integrating environmental concerns in the planning for sustainable development the Agency provides information to the public on environmental development projects, issues and problems. The public is also made aware of the procedures and processes that are followed in permitting developments and investigating infringements of the Act. The work of the Agency is conducted by Program Areas across sectors - Agriculture and Forestry, Mining, Gas Stations, Oil and Gas, Industry and Waste Management, Technical Services, Infrastructure and Project Management, Communications, Management Information Systems. The Administration Division of the Agency provides the required administrative support to the technical Divisions and equips them with the tools required to conduct the work of the Agency. Contact can be made at Tel.: 225-2062, 225-1218, 225-0506, 225-6044; Fax.: 225-5481; Email: [email protected]

Branch offices are located in Whim, Berbice - 337-2201, 337-2207 and LEN Building, McKenzie, Linden - 444-2313. Our Motto: “The Environment is Everybody’s Business”.

22/06/2026

🚯 Caught Littering

Littering is a punishable offence under the law. Persons found guilty will be fined and failure to comply will result in prosecution through the Courts under the Litter Regulations (2013)

This initiative is being carried out in collaboration with the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) and the Guyana Police Force (GPF) to promote compliance and maintain a cleaner environment for all.

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22/06/2026

19/06/2026

📢 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝!

The Environmental Protection Agency is still accepting applications for the vacant positions listed below.

The application deadline has been extended to 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟑𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

For more details on these vacancies and how to apply, click the link below. 👇
https://epaguyana.org/downloads/vacancies/

17/06/2026

𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐆𝐮𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐚’𝐬 𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲.

The Environmental Protection Agency invites the public and stakeholders to participate in the survey as part of Guyana’s ongoing process to update its National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) and prepare its 7th National Report to the Convention on Biological Diversity.

𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟎𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

If you are unable to scan the QR code, you can access the survey directly at:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJs5M9a8z3w-UCKjp0xp1uXqNVdLgf4YfobYQOTn91Lgl-vw/viewform

For updates on the project, please visit the EPA’s website at www.epaguyana.org under the “Projects” tab → “NBSAP and 7NR” or follow the EPA page at – Guyana.

17/06/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲’𝐬 (𝐄𝐏𝐀) 𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐞, 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏𝟏, 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐦𝐞𝐭 𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬.

Through captivating performances and thought-provoking storytelling, participants brought to life the urgent need for local action under the World Environment Day theme, 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞. 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞.

Members of the public, particularly students, representatives of NGOs, government agencies, and the diplomatic corps, were enlightened on the actions that can be taken to address climate change and safeguard our environment.

Let’s take a look at some scenes from Green Theatre #4.

16/06/2026

We're hiring!
Explore the opportunities below and click the links to view the full job descriptions. Apply today!
https://epaguyana.org/download/jd-legal-officer-2/
https://epaguyana.org/download/jd-eo1-essequibo-2/

15/06/2026

🚯 Caught Littering

Littering is a punishable offence under the law. Persons found guilty will be fined and failure to comply with result in prosecution through the Courts under the Litter Regulations (2013).

This initiative is being carried out in collaboration with the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) and the Guyana Police Force (GPF) to promote compliance and maintain a cleaner environment for all.

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10/06/2026

📢 Call for Proposals!

The Environmental Protection Agency Guyana invites eligible communities and community-based groups in the North Rupununi and Kanuku Mountains Area to apply for Small Grants under the Amazon Sustainable Landscapes II – Guyana Project.

This opportunity supports initiatives focused on Sustainable Land and Water Management, including capacity building, monitoring and management, livelihood support, restoration activities, and traditional knowledge integration.

🗓️ Grant Period: August 2026 – June 2027
💰 Grants: From US$10,000 available
⏳ Deadline: June 30, 2026

Interested applicants can access the application guidelines and forms via the EPA website.

EPA Green Walk & Exhibition 2026- Participants' Feedback

09/06/2026

🌿𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐏𝐀 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭.

Watch the full video on our YouTube channel. The link has been shared on our page.

🎥 Don't miss their inspiring stories and messages for a cleaner, greener Guyana.

EPA Green Walk & Exhibition 2026- Participants' Feedback In this video the participants of the EPA Green Walk and Exhibition...

09/06/2026

🚯 Caught on Camera
Littering is a punishable offence under the law. Persons found guilty of littering will be fined. Failure to pay fine
will result in prosecution through the courts.
Nah Dutty De Place Man 🚯🚮

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Monday	08:00 - 16:30
Tuesday	08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday	08:00 - 16:30
Thursday	08:00 - 16:30
Friday	08:00 - 15:30