EPA - Guyana

30/10/2026

EPA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ENGAGES HIS MAJESTY KING CHARLES III AT GLOBAL BIODIVERSITY ALLIANCE SUMMIT

Showcasing 30 Years of Environmental Stewardship, Biodiversity Conservation and Guyana’s Commitment to Sustainable Development

In a significant moment for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Director, Mr. Kemraj Parsram, had the distinguished opportunity to engage His Majesty King Charles III during an exhibition at the 2nd Global Biodiversity Alliance Summit & Financing Forum.

The interaction provided an important platform to showcase Guyana’s remarkable biodiversity, the EPA’s achievements over three decades, and the country’s ongoing efforts to strengthen environmental governance while balancing national development with environmental protection.

During the engagement, Mr. Parsram highlighted several important areas of the Agency’s work:

🌱 30 Years of Environmental Stewardship: Mr. Parsram reflected on the EPA’s 30-year journey. He emphasised the Agency’s continued efforts to strengthen its technical expertise, technology and partnerships to ensure effective environmental safeguards amid Guyana’s rapid expansion in oil and gas, infrastructure, mining and agriculture.

🐟 Remarkable Biodiversity Discoveries: The Executive Director shared findings from the rapid biodiversity assessment in the Acarai–Corentyne region, where scientists and Indigenous experts documented more than 1,350 plant and vertebrate species in just 20 days, including at least 35 species potentially new to science—33 fishes, one amphibian and one reptile. The EPA participated in this important initiative alongside the Protected Areas Commission and national and international partners.

🌍 Strengthening National Biodiversity Conservation: Mr. Parsram outlined Guyana’s work on its new National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan, alongside the development of a National Biodiversity Information System. These initiatives will support informed decision-making, biodiversity monitoring, sustainable resource use and the equitable sharing of biodiversity benefits.

The engagement reinforced the importance of scientific research, Indigenous knowledge, international cooperation and strong environmental institutions in safeguarding Guyana’s extraordinary natural heritage.

As the EPA commemorates 30 years of service to Guyana, this interaction represents a proud opportunity to share the country's environmental achievements on an international platform and reaffirm the Agency’s commitment to ensuring that economic progress and environmental sustainability advance together.

Protecting Our Biodiversity. Strengthening Partnerships. Securing a Sustainable Future for Guyana. 🇬🇾🌿

26/10/2026

Guyana 🇬🇾held a constructive dialogue with the Burkina Faso🇧🇫 delegation at COP17 on the Global Biodiversity Alliance (GBA). We welcome the interest expressed in joining the Alliance and look forward to continued engagement.

Thank you to the delegation for a productive exchange and its enthusiasm for the Alliance’s vision of connecting ambition, finance, knowledge and local action for nature and people.

24/10/2026

24/10/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday to our Executive Director, Mr Kemraj Parsram!

The Management and Staff of the Environmental Protection Agency wish you a wonderful birthday filled with happiness, good health and continued success.🎂🎉

21/10/2026

The 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 (𝐄𝐏𝐀) has taken its “𝐍𝐚𝐡 𝐃𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐲 𝐃𝐞 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞, 𝐌𝐚𝐧!”anti-littering campaign to Region 3, engaging students in promoting environmental responsibility and encouraging positive habits to keep Guyana clean.

On October 20, 2026, EPA officers visited the 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥, where they highlighted the importance of the campaign, emphasized the responsibility everyone has to care for the environment, and explored the functionality of the schools’ Environmental Clubs.

The sessions featured interactive activities that challenged students to examine real-life pollution scenarios, identify the harmful effects of pollution, and propose practical solutions to address these environmental issues. Through these discussions and presentations, students were encouraged to recognize their role in preventing pollution and promoting sustainable practices within their schools and communities.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐏𝐀 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬, 𝐟𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐚 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐫, 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐆𝐮𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐚.

19/10/2026

🇬🇾🌿 Guyana is at COP17—and we’re inviting the world to connect, collaborate and act for biodiversity!

From 19–30 October, Guyana joins the global biodiversity community in Yerevan, Armenia, for the United Nations Biodiversity Conference, COP17.

This year, we’re marking an exciting milestone with a dedicated Guyana exhibition booth, bringing our extraordinary ecosystems, conservation efforts and community stories to life through films, photographs and conversations.

At the heart of our showcase is the Global Biodiversity Alliance (GBA)—a Guyana-led, voluntary international platform bringing together governments, Indigenous peoples and local communities, researchers, businesses and organisations to advance action for nature.

The Alliance seeks to raise awareness, strengthen ambition and improve access to biodiversity finance. Through partnerships, knowledge exchange and practical collaboration, it supports the conservation, restoration and sustainable use of biodiversity, with people and their livelihoods central to that work.

We’re also sharing how Guyana connects biodiversity with development through our Low Carbon Development Strategy 2030, alongside our delegation’s participation in the COP17 negotiations.

📍 At COP17? Visit Guyana’s booth! Discover our biodiversity, meet the team and learn how your country or organisation can become a member of the Global Biodiversity Alliance. Let’s explore how we can work together for nature. 🇬🇾🌿

🌐 Explore the Alliance: https://globalbiodiversityalliance.org/

From Guyana. For nature. Together. 🇬🇾🌎

15/10/2026

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) conducted two compliance inspections in Kato, Region 8, to assess the status of ongoing infrastructure projects and ensure compliance with environmental requirements.

The first inspection was conducted at the Kato Hydropower Plant, which is fully operational and generating electricity at a capacity of 150 kilowatts (kW). The facility was commissioned on November 14, 2025.

The second inspection took place at the construction site of the Kato Hospital. The project is progressing well and remains on schedule, with construction works continuing as planned.

These inspections form part of the EPA’s ongoing efforts to monitor development projects and promote environmental compliance in the region.

09/10/2026

We’re Hiring!
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is looking for a Handyman to join our team.

If you have basic building maintenance skills, at least one year of experience in a similar position, and can work effectively as part of a team, we’d like to hear from you.

📩 Send your application to [email protected] or address it to the Human Resources Director, Ganges Street, Sophia, Georgetown.

For full vacancy details, visit https://epaguyana.org/downloads/vacancies/
Apply today and become part of the EPA team!

08/10/2026

🌿 Strengthening Partnerships to Combat Littering in Guyana! 🇬🇾

The recently completed Honorary Litter Warden Training for officers of the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) marks another important step in the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ongoing collaboration with key agencies to combat littering and promote cleaner, healthier communities across Guyana.

The training was particularly timely, as CH&PA officers play an important role in monitoring and supporting compliance within housing schemes. As new housing developments continue to emerge across the country, equipping these officers with the knowledge and authority to address littering is essential.

Through the implementation of the EPA’s Litter Prevention Strategy, these trained officers are now better positioned to promote responsible waste disposal, encourage community participation, and support litter prevention and enforcement within housing schemes.

Together, we can build cleaner communities and keep Guyana beautiful. 🌱🇬🇾

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