The Environmental Protection Department as indicated in its Strategic Plan 2016-2025 has outlined four main goals. These are:
- Goal 1: To understand our Environment
- Goal 2: Protect our environment and human health from man-made sources of pollution
- Goal 3: Foster Resource Efficiency and organization excellence
- Goal 4: Promote Environmental Stewardship
These goals will be achieved by fulfilling a number of objectives for each goal.
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GOAL
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OBJECTIVE
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Goal 1:
To understand our Environment
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1.1
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By 2020, identify and characterize the main sources of pollution to help identify solutions to existing and emerging environmental problems and inform decision making.
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1.2
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By 2020, identify and assess existing negative trends and practices in chemical management.
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Goal 2:
Protect our environment and human health from man-made sources of pollution
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2.1
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By 2025, strengthen the legislative and policy framework for improved pollution control and prevention.
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2.2
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By 2025, reduce the risk of exposure to hazardous chemicals and materials.
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Goal 3:
Foster Resource Efficiency and organization excellence
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3.1
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By 2020, improve access to funding for environmental monitoring and research initiatives.
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3.2
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By 2020, accelerate the provision of timely and tailored information to meet the specific needs of the public and stakeholder groups.
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3.4
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By 2025, develop our staff and position our organization to deliver the best environmental outcomes.
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Goal 4:
Promote Environmental Stewardship
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4.1
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By 2025, to engage the public in the protection and improvement of the environment.
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4.2
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By 2019, promote greater awareness of the impact of environmental quality on human health and quality of life.
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